2025-2026
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CATALOG
(JANUARY-JUNE)
2025-2026
Professional Development CATALOG
Welcome!
This catalog features Cincinnati Preschool Promise’s professional development offerings for the 2025–2026 program year, including both asynchronous learning opportunities and monthly live and online sessions. Additionally, you’ll find a variety of professional development sessions available through the Ohio Professional Registry, as well as information on local and national conferences.
Please refer to the key below to better understand the types of offerings included in this catalog.
LOCAL
CONFERENCE
= Freetraining provided byCincinnati Preschool Promise = Freetrainingthatcan be registeredforon occrra.org using the ST# provided = National EarlyChildhood Education Conference = Local EarlyChildhood Education Conference
Note: Dates and times listed in this catalog are subject to change. Please monitor your email regularly for the most up-to-date information and announcements. = Cincinnati EducationalTelevision Free,Virtual, & OhioApprovedTrainings
Professional Development 2025-2026
ASYNCRONOUS TRAINING OPTIONS
(CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR)
POSITIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ONLINE COURSE (PECE)
Using the Positive Early Childhood Education online module series, participants will be introduced to a set of strategies to build children's social and emotional skills and help children learn and behave in their early childhood setting This training consists of access to four, online self guided modules. Participants will complete each of the modules a their own pace and will use reflection, goal setting and homework to put strategies into practice.
OAHours:4
Self-PacedOnlineTraining
ST #:10155875:
Professional Development 2025-2026 CATALOG
JANUARY 2026
BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME
Administrators, owners, and leaders, this one is u! Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Do you eel disengaged? Do you ever feel like you effective? Chances are you may just need a refresh on building your culture and setting goals. You will be given 35 strategies to reignite the spark and to help you get back on track.
WHY DO THEY DO THAT?! UNDERSTANDING PRESCHOOL BEHAVIORS THAT PUSH OUR BUTTONS
Teachers will get an understanding of some of the motivations for why children may use challenging behaviors, including basic brain development They will leave with some prevention and intervention strategies that can be applied in the classroom
FAMILY OVER EVERYTHING
When you welcome families into your learning spaces, it creates a bond that can change the sphere! Knowing that families have a safe e, too, will enhance the experiences in your center Come learn how to involve, improve and inspire your families!
OAHours:10
Allsessionswillbeheldvirtually 1/14,1/28,2/11,2/25,3/11
Time:12:30pm-2:30pm
ST #:10158557
OAHours: 25 Time:9:30am-12:00pm
1/21 ST #:10159089 OAHours: 1
1/29 ST #:10158559
Time:6:00pm-7:00pm
Professional Development 2025-2026
FEBRUARY 2026
PREVENTING POWER STRUGGLES IN THE CLASSROOM
Preventing Power Struggles is a training designed to support teachers in creating harmonious learning environments through effective classroom management. pants will explore conflict resolution, behavior gement, and relationship-building, using a multi-step approach to identify triggers, intervene appropriately, and help children return to a safe learning space Drawing from well-known early childhood practices, this training is a valuable addition to any educator’s toolbox whether you are new to teaching or have years of experience
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PREVENTING POWER STRUGGLES
In this training, participants will learn the definition of power struggles and the many practices that they can utilize to prevent power struggles They will examine their own backgrounds so that they can understand how their own thinking might make them more susceptible to being in a power struggle Participants will understand that power struggles are an attempt by a child to meet a need and that all behavior is a form of communication. Participants are introduced to two methods for dealing with power struggles. We also talk about the importance of forgiving yourself when you make mistakes or if you happen to get pulled into a power struggle.
HOW DO WE BUILD READING LOVE?
Building a love of reading begins early in children and it starts with the adults in ir lives. As educators, we must give the tructional components in order to take our children from emergent literacy to the developing literacy stage to give them that love
OAHours:2
4CforChildren 2100ShermanAve#300 Cincinnati,Oh45212 2/11 ST #:10159807
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
OAHours:3
2/18 ST #:10159092
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
OAHours:1
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm Virtual 2/26
Professional Development 2025-2026
MARCH 2026
DRAMA LLAMA OR IS IT TRAUMA?
OAHours: 2 3/11
Time:6:30pm-8:30pm
4CforChildren
#:10159808
This interactive workshop focuses on the importance of trauma-informed care in early childhood, with an emphasis on supporting children and families Special attention is given to children entering foster, adoptive, or kinship care, who are often moved from their existing child care or school settings Participants will develop a basic understanding of the “why” behind behaviors that children with past or ongoing trauma may exhibit OAHours: 21
MAKING REFERRALS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTINGS
This is a self-paced online training that will discuss the referral process of Help Me Grow for Early Intervention and Home Visiting and why referrals are important for children and families and resources available in Ohio
INTENTIONAL PLANNING 101
Have you ever planned an activity and wondered ‘why am I doing this’? Are you finding the children are not engaged in the activities you plan? If so, this training is for you! In this session we’ll dive into intentional planning so you’ll always understand and know the “why” behind your activities and increase engagement.
OAHours: 1 Time:6:30pm-7:30pm 3/17
4CforChildren
Professional Development 2025-2026 CATALOG
APRIL 2026
BUILDING YOUR BALANCE: CONVERSATIONS ON TRAUMA, RESILIENCY, & HEALING
Come connect with other early childhood professionals in a safe space to discuss how toxic stress (early trauma) affects the social-emotional well-being of the educator and how to reshape how we respond to stress through self-reflection.
DEVELOP THEM THEY WILL GROW!
The developmental stages of children from birth to five are critical in order for children to thrive! ssion activities are centered around how to rt children in their various stages of development and the important role of the educator.
OAHours: 2
Time:6:30pm-8:30pm 4/8
4CforChildren 2100ShermanAve#300 Cincinnati,Oh45212
ST #:10159811
OAHours: 15 6:00pm-7:00pm
Virtual 4/9 ST #:10158564
CAN WE TALK FOR A MINUTE?
Critical conversations are becoming more portant as we are leveling up our expectations educating our children. Educators are tasked h communicating with children, colleagues and parents daily This training gives techniques on how to better prepare, how to build trust, and eight tips that can be used immediately
OAHours: 1 Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm 4/23 ST #:10158565 Virtual
Professional Development 2025-2026
MAY 2025
CPP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY!
Join Cincinnati Preschool Promise for a full day of engaging professional learning designed specifically for our network of early childhood education providers! This interactive PD Day will offer opportunities for meaningful learning, practical strategies you can apply right away, and time to connect with fellow educators and community partners Sessions will focus on YOU - the educators, trauma, active supervision, and social and emotional development all in a fun and collaborative environment.
Providers are encouraged to review this information early and plan ahead to request a paid Professional Development Day through DCY. We look forward to learning and growing together!
INCLUSION STILL MATTERS!
OAHours: 6 5/8
Time:TBD
UnitedWay ofGreaterCincinnati
2400ReadingRd,Cincinnati,Oh 45202
MORE THAN A BOSS: MENTORING AND COACHING CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS
Program administrators will learn strategies to help their staff members grow, develop, and reach their full potential through individualization, goal setting, and planning.
INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
OAHours: 1
Time:6:00pm-7:00pm
ST #:10158562 Virtual
Do you agree that all children should be allowed to reach their full potential? Inclusion still matters Inclusive education is an approach that ensures all students, regardless of their ound or abilities, have equal access to learning and pating fully in the classroom All children should feel valued, respected, and supported This training will give you the starting blocks to curate an inclusive environment for children 5/14
OAHours: 2
ST #:TBD 5/28
4CforChildren 2100ShermanAve#300 Cincinnati,Oh45212
Time:6:30pm-8:30pm ST #:10159812
May15-16,2026
Indianapolis,IN
https://wwwnaeycorg/events/ annual
JUNE 2026
CREATING MEANINGFUL ACTIVITY PLANS
Come learn practical tips to ensure you are creating a meaningful activity plan that will promote engagement and supports each child’s level of development.
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