For 41 years, Start Early (formerly known as the Ounce of Prevention Fund) has been helping build the early childhood workforce in Illinois. Start Early: Professional Learning Network is committed to supporting the full implementation of several evidence-based models – for both home visitors and center-based program staff.
In collaboration with our public partners – the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois State Board of Education, the Start Early: Professional Learning Network offers high-quality professional development opportunities which are:
- Competency-Based
- Informed by Best Practices in the Field
- Designed from an Early Childhood Development Perspective
- Focused on the Parent-Child/Caregiver Relationship
- Systems-Oriented
- Grounded in Reflective Practice – Essential for Professional Growth
- Based on Continuous Learning Processes
- Gateways Registry Approved
