We support the adult educators who care for and teach young children in Washington State.
Washington has qualified, and competitively compensated educators across all early learning settings to help children reach their potential and to eliminate race and income as predictors of school readiness.
Provide a DCYF comprehensive framework and delivering of services for PD that includes adult learning and workforce development to ensure improved outcomes for children, youth and the adults who provide education and services.
Resources
Updates & Popular Pages
- Winter Webinar Series: PD’s engagement efforts, Outdoor Nature-Based Programs, and your training feedback. Check it out and register!
- We’d love to hear your voice! The PD team is committed to having the public and stakeholders engage and contribute to our work. Learn more and get involved!
- See what’s in store for 2022: DCYF’s Early Learning Agenda.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: Learn how to record the requirement in MERIT.
- PACE Updates:
- Watch the PACE webinar (18 min).
- What’s included in the PACE Model? Review the PACE program overview or read the fact sheet.
- Scholarship Resource:
- Do you have questions or need clarification around DCYF's scholarship programs? Read the Scholarship Program Guide.
- Professional Development Updates:
- CPR, EQEL Trainings, Dual Language and much more in October’s PD Newsletter.