Local and National PD Opportunities

Community Advocates for Young Learners (CAYL)

What happens when research changes the way we think? How can data help us better support children, families, and educators? And what should we be paying attention to as we prepare for the future?

Known for his groundbreaking work on preschool suspension and expulsion, Walter Gilliam has helped shape national conversations about equity, children's mental health, and early learning. This webinar will explore what research can teach us about the challenges facing the field today—and the opportunities ahead.

Michigan Division for Early Childhood

This session provides an objective analysis of current state appropriations and federal administrative trends. Attendees will explore how policy developments translate into caseload practices, program offerings, and local early childhood systems. During this session, participants will identify non-partisan questions related to early childhood special education that are appropriate for sharing with candidates seeking office.

Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA)

Join the last session of a 5-part webinar series that provides state and local leaders with practical, evidence-based strategies to effectively recruit, retain, and sustain a strong workforce in early childhood education, early intervention, and early childhood special education.

Associate Degree Early Childhood Teacher Educators (ACCESS)

Join ACCESS and NAECTE for their Fall 2026 joint call examining the real-world impact of artificial intelligence in early childhood teacher preparation. This 60-minute session features a panel of higher education faculty sharing practical outcomes, ethical considerations, and lessons learned from integrating AI into coursework. Together, they'll weigh the efficiencies of these tools against their potential risks to candidate learning, field practice, and program integrity—followed by an open Q&A with attendees.

Check out job postings from employers located all over Michigan. If you'd like to post a Special Education, Early Intervention, or Early Childhood position, please email us at eotweb@edzone.net with a link to the posting.