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The iPD Portfolio is a learning management system created to support ongoing professional development for staff in Head Start and child care settings. It has accessible, self-paced courses based on staff roles and interests. Check out this step-by-step document to learn how to access the iPD.

Many iPD courses offer continuing education units (CEUs) upon completion. Some state professional development systems, workforce registries, or regulatory agencies, such as licensing or credentialing, require CEUs as a measure of quality of instruction or to provide assurance of attendance. Credential or licensure renewal may also require CEUs for the same reasons. If you want to use CEUs as part of your professional development, it is important to check with your regulatory agency to make sure you are meeting their specific requirements. You can also use CEUs from completing eligible iPD courses to meet Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ professional development requirements. Refer to the CDA Subject Areas posted under the learning objectives for calculating contact hours.

For more information, contact ipd at ecetta dot info.

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Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio | ECLKC

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Explore the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio. It is a learning management system created to support ongoing professional development for staff in Head Start and child care settings.

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There are so many reasons to join the MyPeers social network! It's the best place for early childhood professionals to brainstorm, exchange ideas, and share resources with colleagues from across the country. Members can join communities and workgroups dedicated to specific roles, topics, and regions. Connect with others around Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance ( ERSEA); Practice-Based Coaching; staff wellness; mental health; and more. Members are even sharing examples of policies, forms, flyers, and plans from their own programs to help their colleagues develop innovative practices!

Explore answers to MyPeers FAQs below. Learn more about MyPeers in this handy tip sheet.

How is MyPeers different from the ECLKC?

The Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center ( ECLKC) is the official information hub for the Office of Head Start. MyPeers is a social platform for connecting, sharing, and collaborating with fellow early childhood professionals.

What's the difference between a community and a workgroup?

Anyone can join a community. Workgroups are limited to members with permission to join from the group administrator.

How do I find communities to join?

Select "Communities" from the left-hand navigation bar. Set the filter in the upper-right corner to "All Communities." Choose the icon of the community you want to enter. Use the blue "Join" button to receive updates or participate in community chat.

How can I join a workgroup?

Select "Workgroups" from the left-hand navigation and set the filter to "All Workgroups." Choose the icon for the workgroup you want to join and select the blue "Join" button to send an access request to the group administrator.

Can I start a new community or workgroup?

Yes. From the "Pages" tab in the MyPeers Central community, choose "Request New Community/Workgroup." After you complete the form, someone from MyPeers will contact you.

Is there an app?

Yes! The MyPeers platform is hosted by MangoApps. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store to stay connected on the go.

Can I change my email notification preferences?

Yes. Select your initials/avatar in the upper-right corner, then "Change My Settings." Select the "Change" button under Configure Notifications to update your preferences.

What if my email address changes?

Log into MyPeers with your old email address. Select your initials/avatar in the upper-right corner, then "Profile & Timeline." Choose the "Edit" button to change your email address and update any other personal information. The next time you log in, use your updated email address.

Questions?

Contact us with additional questions or concerns.

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MyPeers - Social Network for Early Childhood Professionals | ECLKC

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MyPeers is an online social and learning network for Head Start and Early Head Start program staff and partners to dialogue and share thoughts.

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The Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children. We have developed extensive, user-friendly training materials, videos, and print resources which are available directly from this website to help early care, health and education providers implement this model.

State Partnerships

Visit our states page to find more information about any of our state partners or new resources and information for all states.

State Partners: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, North Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, and Wisconsin.

Stay Connected to CSEFEL: sign up for our electronic updates

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CSEFEL: Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning

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The National Center for Effective Mental Health Consultation (CEMHC) addresses the needs of Early Head Start/Head Start (E/HS) staff and families for practical guidance on effective ways to promote young childrenís social and emotional development and reduce challenging behaviors.

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CSEFEL: Center for Social Emotional Foundation for Early Learning 

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Scaffolds learning for new and advanced professionals. Combines research on child development, effective teaching practices, and principles of adult learning. Highlights developmentally appropriate, inclusive, & family focused approaches. Emphasizes practice-based coaching, self-reflection, and application of knowledge and skills. Showcases expert interviews and in-program video footage demonstrating best practices.

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The Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children. We have developed extensive, user-friendly training materials, videos, and print resources which are available directly from this website to help early care, health and education providers implement this model.

State Partnerships

Visit our states page to find more information about any of our state partners or new resources and information for all states.

State Partners: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, North Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, and Wisconsin.

Stay Connected to CSEFEL: sign up for our electronic updates

Pyramid Model

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The National Center for Effective Mental Health Consultation (CEMHC) addresses the needs of Early Head Start/Head Start (E/HS) staff and families for practical guidance on effective ways to promote young childrenís social and emotional development and reduce challenging behaviors.

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The Planned Language Approach (PLA) is a comprehensive, systemic, research-based way for Head Start and Early Head Start programs to ensure optimal language and literacy services for children who speak English and for those who are dual language learners (DLLs).

The PLA materials include handouts, guides, organizational tools, and videos. They are designed to build and refine language and literacy services for all children and to be used to promote staff development. Resources demonstrate how to help DLLs develop their home language as they also move toward becoming proficient in English. These multimedia materials are designed to support program leaders, families, as well as education, family and community engagement, human resources, interpretation, and translation staff.

The key components of PLA include:
What Is a Planned Language Approach?

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The PLA is a comprehensive, research-based way for early education programs to ensure optimal language and literacy services for children who speak English and for those who are dual language learners..

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The Head Start Program Performance Standards require grantees to implement program and teaching practices that are aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). This toolkit guides the alignment process and helps strengthen practices to promote children's development in all ELOF domains. After completing the toolkit, Head Start leaders and staff will be able to plan and implement program and teaching practices that support children's outcomes.

Before you begin, explore the Introduction to the ELOF Implementation Toolkit.

The toolkit includes four implementation guides:

Update school readiness goals to align with the ELOF and identify child assessment data to measure progress.

Align your curriculum and teaching practices with the ELOF.

Support your program in reviewing how well an assessment instrument assesses children's skills, behaviors, and knowledge in the ELOF domains.

Find tools to plan professional development that enables staff to support children's development and learning in the ELOF domains.

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Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework Implementation Toolkit | ECLKC

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Explore this toolkit guides the alignment process and helps strengthen practices to promote children's development in all ELOF domains.

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TLC Facilitation Guide and PBC Leaders Guide

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TLC Facilitation Guide and PBC Leaders Guide

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The Effective Practice Guides provide information about teaching practices that support children's development across ELOF domains. See what these practices look like in early learning settings.

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These 15-minute in-service suites are a professional development resource for staff in busy, active early childhood centers and programs. They are organized around one topic or big idea and address effective teaching and assessment practices.

To learn how the 15-minute in-service suites connect to the domains and dimensions of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS ®), review the Crosswalk of 15-Minutes In-service Suites with the CLASS®

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These 15-minute In-service Suites are a professional development resource for staff in busy, active early childhood centers and programs. They are organized around one topic or big idea and address effective teaching and assessment practices.