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January 29, 2026
Upcoming Professional Growth Opportunities
We now accept the fact that learning is a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change. And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn.
– Peter Drucker
Nurture your creativity and leadership with these upcoming professional development opportunities:
Online Events
February 3, 2026
Nature Explore
Ask a Nature Explore Educator
February 4, 2026
Teaching Strategies
Understanding and Observing High-Quality Play-Based Learning
February 4, 2026
Association for Early Learning Leaders
Little Moments, Big Impact: Ten Quick Coaching Hacks for Busy Leaders & Mentors
February 5, 2026
CAYL
Reflect for Insight, Reset for Action! – Featuring Linda Smith
February 9, 2026
ARCQE
Promoting Sensitive Interactions
February 10, 2026
Devereux Center for Resilient Children
Supporting Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation with Resilience-Building Resources
February 11, 2026
HINGE Early Education
Inside the Seller’s Market: What Every ECE Owner Needs to Know — Even If You’re Not Exiting Yet
February 12, 2026
Hilltop Children’s Center and Outreach Institute
Safe to Brave, PART 2: Courageous Conversations Continued
February 12, 2026
The Center for Guided Montessori Studies
Montessori Positive Behavior Approach with Natalie Carver!
February 17, 2026
GatherRound Consulting
Elevating your Voice and Values: With Alissa Mwenelupembe
February 17, 19, 24 & 26, 2026
ChildCareOwner.com
Exit Planning for Child Care Business Owners
February 18, 2026
Early Childhood Investigations Webinars
From “Screech!” to “More Please”: Building Infant and Toddler Communication Skills to Spark Learning, Foster Calm, and Ease Difficult Moments
February 18, 2026
Nature Explore
Nature Explore Certification 101
February 24, 2026
Nature Explore
Heart-Centered Self Care
February 25, 2026
Association for Early Learning Leaders
25 Ways to Increase Revenue in Childcare and Preschool
February 25, 2026
Teaching Strategies
How Real Programs Bring High-Quality Learning to Life
In-Person Events
March 19-21, 2026
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
NCCA & NECPA Bi-Annual National Leadership Conference
Memphis, TN
March 27-28, 2026
Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE)
36th Annual RIE Infant/Toddler Conference
Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
April 7-10, 2026
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
National Training Institute on Effective Practices: Addressing Challenging Behavior
Tampa, FL
April 14-17, 2026
World Forum Foundation
World Forum on Early Care and Education
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
April 14-17, 2026
Association for Early Learning Leaders
42nd Annual National Conference: How Successful Directors Lead
March 27-28, 2026
Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE)
36th Annual RIE Infant/Toddler Conference
Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
April 7-10, 2026
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
National Training Institute on Effective Practices: Addressing Challenging Behavior
Tampa, FL
April 14-17, 2026
World Forum Foundation
World Forum on Early Care and Education
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
April 14-17, 2026
Association for Early Learning Leaders
42nd Annual National Conference: How Successful Directors Lead
Reno, NV
May 4-7, 2026
National Head Start Association
National Head Start Conference and Expo
Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 19-21, 2026
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
International Early Childhood Institute
Chapel Hill, NC (Hybrid)
May 27-29, 2026
McCormick Institute for Early Childhood
Leadership Connections National Conference
Schaumburg, IL
July 16-18, 2026
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
Building Bridges, Raising Voices, Shaping Futures
Chicago, IL
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May 4-7, 2026
National Head Start Association
National Head Start Conference and Expo
Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 19-21, 2026
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
International Early Childhood Institute
Chapel Hill, NC (Hybrid)
May 27-29, 2026
McCormick Institute for Early Childhood
Leadership Connections National Conference
Schaumburg, IL
July 16-18, 2026
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
Building Bridges, Raising Voices, Shaping Futures
Chicago, IL
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