ELC 5026 The Art of Leadership in Curriculum Planning – DC Course 2,

Effective leadership is vital to the success of early care and education programs. With skilled and committed leaders to help shape teaching and learning, we have the opportunity to create and sustain high-quality learning environments that have a lasting impact on teachers, children, and families.  The core focus of this course is on developmentally appropriate practices! 

On-Demand course dates: November 12, 2025 – May 29, 2026

•             In-service hours 15, or 1.5 CEU

•             Leaders, Directors, and Teachers

•             To preregister, click Lead you will receive the login instructions on 11.12.15 

National CDA Training Area:

·       Managing an effective program operation.

ELC 2051 The Teacher’s Book Club Series for Preschoolers ~ Book 2: LMNO Peas 

• Course dates:  November 15 – December 10, 2025
• In-service hours 10, or 1 CEU
• Target Audience: Pre-k and  VPK Teachers
• To register, click LMNO

Join the busy little peas on a whimsical journey through the alphabet in this imaginative early literacy course based on LMNO Peas. Designed for young learners, this course uses the book’s vibrant illustrations and clever rhymes to introduce letters, occupations, and the joy of wordplay.

ELC 3251 The Importance of Dramatic Play in Today's World

• Course open for on-demand enrollment from July 2025 - November 15, 2025
• Open 24/7, complete at your own pace, register anytime until January 30, 2026.
• In-service hours 10
• Target Audience: Preschoolers and VPK
  
• Instructor Kathy Douglas contact kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
• To register for this on-demand course, click ON-Demand

ELC 5025 – Leadership Tips and Management Tools to Empower Directors!

This course empowers current and aspiring early childhood leaders with the essential tools, strategies, and insights to manage and inspire effectively within early learning environments. Grounded in best practices and real-world applications, participants will explore the core principles of leadership, organizational systems, and management techniques tailored specifically for early childhood settings.

 The course is open 24/7, allowing you to complete it at your own pace.

• Course open for on-demand enrollment from October 1, 2025, to January 30, 2026. 
• Open 24/7, complete at your own pace, register anytime until January 30, 2026.
• In-service hours 15, or 1.5 CEUs
• Target Audience: Leaders, Directors and Teachers
  
• Instructor Kathy Douglas contact kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
• To register, click Leader