Courses & Training
The Provider Professional Education Program (PPEP) offers early childhood providers and teachers engaging learning opportunities, regulatory-compliant training and CTLE-earning professional development. Our unique, multifaceted approach to adult learning offers research-based and engaging topics focused on reinforcing culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate practice within nurturing environments to the city's youngest learners.
Our provider offerings include state-mandated courses for providers to receive or renew a license, and classes in CPR, first aid/AED, health and safety. We also offer specialized cohort curriculum courses in literacy, math, science, social-emotional development and multicultural approaches to early learning. We also offer comprehensive courses for early childhood professionals interested in earning their Child Development Credential (CDA).
Professional Development Offerings
General Training Topics
Topics range from child development to adverse childhood experiences and offerings to fulfill requirements for licensure.
Enhanced Specialist Courses
These research-based courses are designed specifically for home-based and early childhood settings serving children from newborn to age 3.
UFT CDA Course
This course is designed to equip providers with 120 course hours covering specified areas required by the Council for Professional Recognition for the CDA credential.
CPR, AED & Basic First Aid
Our HSI-certified CPR/AED/Basic First Aid course meets regulatory requirements for licensed, registered and legally exempt providers, assistants, substitutes and other professionals.
15-Hour Health & Safety Training
Are you interested in becoming a family or group family provider? Our course satisfies the 15 training hours needed to become a licensed or registered provider.
Resources
Stay informed about updates to childcare regulations, policies, grant opportunities and other important information.