The Arizona Early Childhood Career and Professional Development Network
The Network serves as a resource to build Arizona’s early education workforce and promote the early childhood professional development system. The goal of this website is to connect early childhood practitioners and others interested in the field with resources to advance their careers. Within these pages, you will find information ranging from scholarships and professional development opportunities to events and ideas for your classroom.
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News and Tips
Find the information you need, from activities for your classroom to the most up-to-date early childhood education news.
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Development Opportunities
Gain access to professional development resources available to you through the Arizona Early Childhood network.
Being the Best
at Your Job
Find ways to advance your skills and achieve your goals in Early Childhood Education, whether you are a teacher or a center director.
Become an Early Childhood Educator
Early childhood educators help children to be successful in school and life. Learn how you can be a part of this important work!
Blogs & Announcements
Become a Pyramid Model Implementation Site
Arizona’s Pyramid Model Statewide Leadership Team is excited to recruit another round of programs to join! Participation includes access to high quality professional development around evidence based practices and access to learning materials & a program coach. Take your early child care program to the next level!
Child care safety hazards: Steps you can take to keep kids safe in the classroom
By Quality First Assessor, Laurel Rodriquez When you step into a child care program, whether center-based or home-based, you’ll notice art masterpieces, calming spaces, shelves
Your guide to an early childhood education career in Arizona
Thinking about an early childhood career but not sure where to start? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
Advance Your Career
Find out how to get trainings, funding, and other support to advance your career in Early Childhood Education.