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.

We are Hiring!

Job number 492681: Professional Development & Assessment Specialist: The Professional Development & Assessment Specialists to support statewide, in-person training and assessment for Oklahoma's early childhood workforce. This position reports to CECPD in Moore OK and is a field based position. There are three (3) positions available. Click her for a link to apply for this position.

Free Training Course Descriptions:

September 2026 - Disability Awareness

This course is intended to help you move beyond just meeting accommodation requirements to ensuring accessibility in the classroom setting for learners of all abilities. This course will cover how to talk about disabilities without bias in order to create a more inclusive and welcoming classroom environment for every child. Teachers will also explore ways to build and sustain collaborative relationships with parents of children with disabilities and learn tools to help with difficult discussions about ability.

August 2026 - Trauma Informed Care

This course provides early childhood professionals with a comprehensive understanding of trauma and its effects on children from birth to age five. Participants will learn how trauma impacts brain development, behavior, attachment, and learning, and will explore practical, trauma informed strategies to create safe, supportive, and responsive environments for young children.

Free Training Check the training calendar for the following courses:
August 2026	September 2026
ONLINE ONLY Trauma Informed Care	ONLINE ONLY Disability Awareness
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. Visit Prosolutions Training for more details.	Pyramid Training Spanish- focus on social and emotional learning in Birth to Five. Available online only. Visit Prosolutions Training for more details.
Pyramid Training Español- enfoque en el aprendizaje social y emocional en Birth to Five. Visita Prosolutions Training para más detalles.	Pyramid Training Español- enfoque en el aprendizaje social y emocional en Birth to Five. Visita Prosolutions Training para más detalles.

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