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 494262: Admin Support Specialist: The Center for Early Childhood Professional Development is currently looking for an Oklahoma Registry Staff Assistant (Admin Support Spec.). You will partner alongside us to help us receive and process applications that have been submitted for our recognition and credentialing programs. Known as the Oklahoma Director’s Credential (ODC) and the Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (PDL), these programs verify formal education, early childhood experience, and training to award a participant at a certain level. The various levels provide milestones for childcare providers and connect with other areas of the state’s professional development system. Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. This is a hybrid position. Click her for a link to apply for this position.

Free Training Course Descriptions:

November 2026 - Infant Toddler Mental Health

3 clock hours (0.3 CEUs) – Infant Mental Health encompasses all the research and intervention available to those who work with infants and toddlers in all settings. Infants and toddlers’ emotions and thinking are important, and there are ways we can help them become as healthy as they can be.

Participants will:

1.Define Infant Mental Health (IMH).

2.Describe influences on development for the mental health of infants.

3.Identify and implement healthy routines to build cognitive and social emotional skills in infants and toddlers.

4.Identify the areas of service available that can positively influence Infant Mental Health.

November 2026 - Safe Sleep

This class is written for teachers and providers working with infants in child care centers and family child care homes. It addresses licensing regulations about safe sleep, the characteristics of a safe sleep environment, and how to speak to families regarding safe sleep practices.

December 2026 - Understanding Chilhood Homelessness

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.

Free Training For online couses Visit cecpdonline to register and enroll. To look for classroom training check the Training Calendar on the OPDR.
November 2026	December 2026
Infant Mental Health Safe Sleep	Understanding Childhood Homelessness
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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