K-12 Early Childhood webinars
Early childhood webinars focus on pre-K through second grade: play-based learning, oral language development, early numeracy, and the transition into kindergarten. Sessions consider family engagement and developmentally appropriate assessment alongside instruction. Written for early learning teachers, coordinators, and elementary leaders.
There are 11 upcoming Early Childhood webinars for K-12 educators as of October 18, 2026. 3 are free to everyone, and 9 offer a certificate or CE credit. The next one is "Morning Meeting in PreK-2: Teach School-Ready Behaviors" from Responsive Classroom on October 22, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Are early childhood webinars for teachers free?
- 3 of the 11 upcoming early childhood webinars are free to everyone. Each listing shows its exact price.
- Which early childhood webinars offer CE credit or a certificate?
- 9 upcoming early childhood webinars mention a certificate or CE credit, including "Morning Meeting in PreK-2: Teach School-Ready Behaviors", "Morning Meeting in PreK-2: Teach School-Ready Behaviors", "Morning Meeting in PreK-2: Teach School-Ready Behaviors". Use the "Certificate / CE credit" filter on the calendar to see them all.
- Can I watch recordings of early childhood webinars?
- No recordings are linked for past early childhood sessions yet. Some organizers share recordings with registrants only, so register even if you cannot attend live.
- How long are early childhood webinars?
- Upcoming early childhood webinars last 304 minutes on average. The length of each session is shown on its listing.
31 upcoming sessions · 16 in the archive · K-12 only
Upcoming sessions
- Oct 212:00 PM EDT
Preschoolers and Pixels
Amy Reyes-Hauff, CDHP, examines how excessive screen use affects pre-K children's social-emotional development, peer relationships, transitions, and classroom engagement.
Early Childhood Webinars · FreeEarly Childhood90 min → - Oct 2211:00 AM EDT
Morning Meeting in PreK-2: Teach School-Ready Behaviors
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Responsive Classroom · $259Certificate / CE360 min → - Oct 2212:00 PM EDT
The Science of Play, Session 3: More Risky Play
Third session of the Science of Play series. We continue the discussion of risky play and the benefits it offers children, including data and research showing how this type of play can help children stay safer and minimize risk and injury. Registration enrolls participants in all five sessions.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · FreeEarly Childhood120 min → - Oct 282:00 PM EDT
Our Voices Across Generations: AANHPI Educators in Early Childhood Education Panel
Four contributors to "No Single Story: Amplifying the Voices of Asian American and Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Early Educators" discuss identity, leadership, legacy, and change in early childhood education.
Early Childhood Webinars · FreeEarly Childhood90 min → - Nov 37:00 AM EST
Build Meaning, Not Memory: Intentional Literacy and Math for Global Classrooms
Teachers often default to familiar routines—worksheets, workbooks, memorization, and the letter of the week—even when the goal is deeper learning. This practical webinar will help educators move beyond short-term recall and use The Creative Curriculum with fidelity to make literacy and math meaningful, visible, and intentional throughout the day. Leave with concrete strategies to turn play, conversations, routines, investigations, and everyday interactions into purposeful learning opportunities that build lasting concepts and skills.
Teaching Strategies · Free60 min → - Nov 39:00 AM EST
Morning Meeting in PreK-2: Teach School-Ready Behaviors
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Responsive Classroom · $259Certificate / CE360 min → - Nov 311:00 AM EST
Morning Meeting in PreK-2: Teach School-Ready Behaviors
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Responsive Classroom · $259Certificate / CE360 min → - Nov 42:00 PM EST
Boundaries vs. Requests: Setting Limits Without Escalation
Alyssa Blask Campbell unpacks the difference between a boundary and a request, and how to hold limits with young children without escalating the moment.
Early Childhood Webinars · FreeEarly Childhood90 min → - Nov 512:00 PM EST
The Science of Play, Session 4: Loose Parts and Real Tools
Fourth session of the Science of Play series. We explore loose parts and real tools as an offering for play and learning, and what happens when children get access to materials not commonly found in an early education setting. Registration enrolls participants in all five sessions.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · FreeEarly Childhood120 min → - Nov 52:00 PM EST
HuUbuntu: I Am Because We Are - Way of Life
Dr. Patrick Makokoro goes deeper into the HuUbuntu philosophy and what it means for early childhood practice to truly "be because others are."
Early Childhood Webinars · FreeEarly Childhood90 min → - Nov 69:00 AM EST
Morning Meeting in PreK-2: Teach School-Ready Behaviors
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Responsive Classroom · $259Certificate / CE360 min → - Nov 69:30 AM EST
Restorative Practices Module 5: Early Childhood Training
Module 5 of the restorative practices series, adapting circles, restorative language and relationship-building for early childhood classrooms.
ESC Region 2 · FreeEarly Childhood480 min → - Nov 112:00 PM EST
Inspiring Terrific Toddlers 1: Why Do They Do That? Promoting Toddler Development to Reduce Frustrating Behaviors
Raelene Ostberg explains what toddlers communicate through pushing, grabbing, and screaming, and how adults can respond in ways that support development and reduce frustration.
Early Childhood Webinars · FreeEarly Childhood90 min → - Nov 179:00 AM EST
Fall Pre-K and Kindergarten Conference. Purposeful Play: Building Strong Literacy Skills Through Play-Based Learning presented by Jackie Kops
Build strong literacy skills through purposeful, play-based learning. Live online attendance and a recording option are available; 5 PD hours.
PD365 (formerly Illinois ASCD) · FreeCertificate / CE360 min → - Nov 182:00 PM EST
When to Say When: Building Confidence in Supporting Neurodivergent and Developing Minds, Part II: Direct Guidance
Michele Hemenway Pullen builds on Part I with direct guidance approaches, community resources, and strategies for starting conversations with families about a child's development.
Early Childhood Webinars · FreeEarly Childhood90 min → - Nov 1912:00 PM EST
The Science of Play, Session 5: Play in Process
Final session of the Science of Play series. We visit a local child care center to see how it embodies play for its children, talking with teachers and parents and witnessing the joy and learning that happens once adults allow children to truly play. Registration enrolls participants in all five sessions.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · FreeEarly Childhood120 min → - Nov 192:00 PM EST
This Is Your Brain on Fairytales: Storytelling, Neuroscience, and Connecting the Dots in Early Childhood
Stephanie Goloway looks at what happens inside a young child's brain during storytelling, and how familiar story arcs support learning, resilience, and connection.
Early Childhood Webinars · FreeEarly Childhood90 min → - Nov 2010:00 AM ESTTime unconfirmed — check registration page
ECE: Administering High Quality "Preschool for All" Block Grant Programs
Good to Great! Learn the keys to implementing and supporting a high quality preschool program. Using a Compliance Checklist, this academy will review the required components of the "Preschool for All" Grant. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Illinois Principals Association · FreeEarly ChildhoodCertificate / CE180 min → - Nov 2412:00 PM EST
Discover, Create & Learn with Britannica ImageQuest Jr.
A 45-minute training on using ImageQuest Jr. to access more than 50,000 rights-cleared images and short videos for PreK-5 learners, with strategies for finding age-appropriate visuals and supporting visual literacy across subject areas.
Britannica Education · Free45 min → - Dec 32:00 PM EST
Talk, Play, Read, Sing: The Language Nutrition Approach to Creating Powerful Language Environments for Young Children
Jennifer Adams Oppenheimer, MA, CCC-SLP, shares the language nutrition approach to building language-rich early childhood environments with lasting effects on learning.
Early Childhood Webinars · FreeEarly Childhood90 min → - Dec 410:00 AM ESTTime unconfirmed — check registration page
ECE: Introduction to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-3rd Edition (ECERS-3)
Early childhood programs make a difference for all children including those most at risk! If you have a program funded by ISBE or DHS, this webinar will introduce you to the EC Environment Rating Scale (ECERS 3). ECERS 3 is designed to provide a valid measure of global quality in early learning environments. For ISBE Preschool for All or PFA Expansion program, this is the instrument used for program monitoring so make sure you are familiar with this tool to support your implementation of high quality early learning classrooms. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Illinois Principals Association · FreeEarly ChildhoodCertificate / CE180 min → - Dec 811:00 AM EST
Morning Meeting in PreK-2: Teach School-Ready Behaviors
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Responsive Classroom · $259Certificate / CE360 min → - Dec 92:00 PM EST
Inspiring Terrific Toddlers 2: Evidence-Based Strategies to Set Effective Limits and Gain Gleeful Cooperation
Raelene Ostberg shares evidence-based strategies for setting effective limits with toddlers and winning cooperation when familiar prompts stop working.
Early Childhood Webinars · FreeEarly Childhood90 min → - Dec 102:00 PM EST
Through the Child's Eyes: Creating Responsive Classrooms Through Observation, Interaction, and Belonging
Lori Kowit, M.A., invites educators to view the classroom from a child's perspective and examine how environment, routines, and interactions communicate belonging.
Early Childhood Webinars · FreeEarly Childhood90 min → - Jan 1210:00 AM ESTTime unconfirmed — check registration page
ECE: The Foundation of MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) in Early Learning Environments
This academy will help provide guidance on ways to effectively create an evidenced-based Multi-Tiered System of Supports to promote successful academic and behavioral outcomes for young children in any learning environment. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Illinois Principals Association · $335Early ChildhoodCertificate / CE180 min → - Feb 510:00 AM ESTTime unconfirmed — check registration page
ECE: Cultural & Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood Education
Now is the time to empower early childhood educators across Illinois to provide an equitable high quality education for our young English learners (ELs). The population of ELs continues to grow statewide. At least 10% of all Illinois students are ELs and 92 of 102 counties now serve ELs. Use this session to examine your management systems and program service areas that impact ELs. Walk away with clear action steps to move your EC program forward. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Illinois Principals Association · FreeEarly ChildhoodCertificate / CE180 min → - Feb 119:00 AM EST
Morning Meeting in PreK-2: Teach School-Ready Behaviors
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Responsive Classroom · $259Certificate / CE360 min → - Mar 1610:00 AM EDTTime unconfirmed — check registration page
ECE: Early Childhood Inclusion: Supporting Children’s Special Needs in High Quality Early Learning Environment
This workshop is perfect to review the components of inclusion in early childhood programs. It will also help you determine what next steps to take in your program to assure you are offering high quality inclusive opportunities for all young learners. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Illinois Principals Association · FreeEarly ChildhoodCertificate / CE180 min → - Mar 309:00 AM EDT
Morning Meeting in PreK-2: Teach School-Ready Behaviors
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Responsive Classroom · $259Certificate / CE360 min → - Mar 3111:00 AM EDT
Morning Meeting in PreK-2: Teach School-Ready Behaviors
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Responsive Classroom · $259Certificate / CE360 min → - Apr 2210:00 AM EDTTime unconfirmed — check registration page
ECE: Essential Leadership Strategies for Adopting the Pyramid Model with Fidelity
In this Academy we will discuss strategies to enhance young children’s emerging social and emotional development through the exploration of the multi-tiered Pyramid Models – a systems approach to supporting early childhood PBIS. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Illinois Principals Association · FreeEarly ChildhoodCertificate / CE180 min →
Past & on demand
Early Childhood sessions you can catch up on
- From First Tour to Long-Term Loyalty: Designing the Family & Staff Lifecycle JourneyOct 2026 · Ended
- Insights to Inclusion: From intervention to everyday practiceOct 2026 · Ended
- Website-First Marketing: The 5-Step Marketing System Every ECE Program Needs to Grow OnlineOct 2026 · Ended
- Don't Steal Their Struggle: The Power of Inquiry-Based LearningOct 2026 · Ended
- Britannica School for Elementary Learners: Essential Features & Literacy ResourcesOct 2026 · Ended
- From Reactivity to Regulation: A 3-Layer Framework for Emotionally Responsive ClassroomsOct 2026 · Ended
- The Science of Play, Session 2: Risky PlayOct 2026 · Ended
- Play Under Pressure: How Thinking Like a Play Scientist Turns Pressure Into Playful PossibilitiesOct 2026 · Ended
- Morning Meeting in PreK-2: Teach School-Ready BehaviorsOct 2026 · Ended
- When Behavior Doesn't Make Sense: A New Way to RespondOct 2026 · Ended
- The Science of Play, Session 1: Play and the BrainSep 2026 · Ended
- Your Child’s Journey: Transitioning from EI to ECSESep 2026 · Ended
- El ABC para los más pequeños en EI/ECSESep 2026 · Ended
- Early Childhood Education: Building Essential Skills for SuccessSep 2026 · Ended
- Bringing Literacy to Life with Britannica Early ElementarySep 2026 · Ended
- ABCs for Little Ones in EI/ECSESep 2026 · Ended