CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Center for Early Childhood Professional Development at The University of Oklahoma Outreach provides a wide variety of high quality training for childcare workers, administrators, and facility owners. Our mission is to support the professionals in the field of early care and education to enhance quality interactions with children.

Important Update from the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry

Important Update: We will no longer mail renewal reminder postcards for the Oklahoma Director's Credential (ODC) and Professional Development Ladder (PDL). Email reminders will continue to be sent starting two months before your credential expiration date, with additional reminders as the date approaches. Please make sure your email address is up to date in your Registry profile to ensure you receive these notifications.

Free Training Course Descriptions:

December - Understanding Childhood Homlessness

This course covers the definition of homelessness and explores the challenges those experiencing homelessness face. Providers will learn how to recognize homelessness-related trauma, incorporate trauma-informed practices into their curriculum, and refer families to relevant resources and support.

January - Safe Sleep *This training meets the Child Care Services-Licensing requirement for safe sleep training.

This course will prepare child care providers to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexplained Infant Death (SUID) in family home, group home, and child care center settings. In this course, participants will define and identify the risk factors that lead to Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), list and implement OKDHS Child Care licensing regulation’s safe sleep policies in their child care program, write a safe sleep policy, and promote safe sleep with families in their child care program.

Su decisión de tomar este curso demuestra su compromiso con la superación de calidad a través del desarrollo profesional. Ustedes contribuirán a su proceso de aprendizaje mediante su participación activa en el contenido y las actividades presentadas. La información, los métodos y las estrategias que compartiremos hoy promueven cualidades que pueden implicar un cambio en su forma actual de pensar y enseñar.

January - Nature Play

Hands-on, outdoor learning supports a child’s natural desire to explore. In this course, providers will learn how to create memorable and meaningful outdoor and indoor experiences that utilize natural elements in order to support mental and physical health and development.

Free Training Check the training calendar for the following courses:
December 2025	January 2026
Understanding Childhood Homelessness, 3 formal hours. *Online Only*	Safe Sleep (English - Classroom and Online. Spanish - Online only). 3 Formal hours. Nature Play - Classroom and Online. 3 formal hours.
Pyramid Training - focus on social and emotional learning in Infant Toddlers, Preschool, and Birth to Five. Available online only. Clock hours vary by topic. Visit Prosolutions Training for more details.	Pyramid Training - focus on social and emotional learning in Infant Toddlers, Preschool, and Birth to Five. Available online only. Clock hours vary by topic. Visit Prosolutions Training for more details.
Pyramid Training Spanish- focus on social and emotional learning in Birth to Five. Available online only. Clock hours vary by topic. Visit Prosolutions Training for more details.	Pyramid Training Spanish- focus on social and emotional learning in Birth to Five. Available online only. Clock hours vary by topic. Visit Prosolutions Training for more details.
Pyramid Training Español- enfoque en el aprendizaje social y emocional en Birth to Five. Disponible sólo en línea. Las horas reloj varían según el tema. Visita Prosolutions Training para más detalles.	Pyramid Training Español- enfoque en el aprendizaje social y emocional en Birth to Five. Disponible sólo en línea. Las horas reloj varían según el tema. Visita Prosolutions Training para más detalles.

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