Mission The Center for Early Childhood Professional Development & Leadership aims to improve early childhood programs through professional training, certificates, credentials and degree pathways for administrators, educators and providers.
We offer credit and noncredit opportunities for professional development including:
- Courses, certificates and credentials for child care professionals
- Degree pathways for child care administrators and educators
- Trainings, institutes and courses for school-age/after-school professionals
- Workshops and conferences relevant to field-wide initiatives and state requirements
Trauma in Our Community Conference
Reimagine solutions for healing with engaging and innovative presentations from a diverse group of experts. Attend UWM’s Trauma in Our Community Conference – June 17 – to gain actionable tools and enhance the care you provide. Register Today!
To find more details on individual courses, click the program areas or certificates listed below.
Courses
ACT 31: History, Culture and Sovereignty Rights of Wisconsin Indians
June 3-7, 2025 Live Online
Building a Trauma-Informed Classroom
4 Tue, July 29-Aug 19, 2025 Live Online
Disparities in School Discipline
Open Enrollment – Register Anytime On-Demand Online
Disparities in Special Education
Open Enrollment – Register Anytime On-Demand Online
Introduction to the School-Age Care Profession
Open Enrollment – Register Anytime On-Demand Online
6 Wed, June 4-Aug 13, 2025 Live Online
Feb 24-April 5, 2025 Online
Disparities in School Discipline
Open Enrollment – Register Anytime On-Demand Online
Disparities in Special Education
Open Enrollment – Register Anytime On-Demand Online
Introduction to the School-Age Care Profession
Open Enrollment – Register Anytime On-Demand Online
Feb 24-April 5, 2025 Online
ACT 31: History, Culture and Sovereignty Rights of Wisconsin Indians
June 3-7, 2025 Live Online
6 Wed, June 4-Aug 13, 2025 Live Online
Building a Trauma-Informed Classroom
4 Tue, July 29-Aug 19, 2025 Live Online
Dates To Be Announced