Professional Development
Find conferences and webinars supporting inclusion of young children with disabilities here.
2026-2027 Inclusion Webinar Series
The California Department of Social Services, in collaboration with WestEd, is offering a series of free webinars on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. September 15: Inclusion Works! Part…
Building Blocks for Including and Teaching Young Children with Disabilities (Video)
This edWebinar provides information about the development, use and latest revision to Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs, a multi-tiered framework for planning and providing individualized support and…
Creating Neurodiversity Affirming Schools
Explore the transformative world of neurodiversity in education with host Tim Villegas and his guests Emily Kircher Morris, and Amanda Morin. This episode of Think Inclusive focuses on thought-provoking insights…
Hayward Unified School District Early Learning Inclusive Practices
Hayward Unified School District has created a website focused on inclusive practices funded through their Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program (IEEEP) grant, and is designed to provide a “one-stop” resource…
2027 Beginning Together Inclusion Facilitators Institute
We are busily at work preparing for the Spring 2027 Beginning Together Inclusion Facilitator Institute! Information Session: November 5, 2026 Training Session Dates: March 4, 2027 March 11, 2027 March…
2027 Head Start California Annual Conference – Every Role Matters
Annual Conference 2027: Education, Family Engagement & Program Excellence. Parent & Family Engagement Conference and Education Conference will run concurrently.
2027 CAAEYC Annual Conference & Expo
The best conference rates are available until December 22. If you are an NAEYC/CAAEYC member, the rates are discounted. Have a group of 10 or more from the same organization,…
4th CalECSE Symposium – Tiny Steps to Golden Futures
For the first time, CalECSE is heading to Northern California.
42nd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities and their Families
DEC2026 is the premier international conference focused on inclusive early childhood practices, early intervention, and early childhood special education. The conference brings together practitioners, researchers, faculty, family members, and community…
24th Annual Early Years Conference
In a time of rapid change, early childhood educators have a unique opportunity to reimagine what is possible for young children, families, and communities. Reimagining Early Education: Honoring Childhood, Inspiring Possibility invites…
2027 Innovations Collaborative State Conference
More information to come.
2027 National Head Start Conference and Expo
Join thousands of educators, administrators, family advocates, program leaders, and partners from across the country as we come together to learn, grow, and celebrate the life-changing work happening in Head…
