Early Childhood Education Professional Development Programs

2023 Professional Development Dates

Nebraska Extension’s Early Childhood Team is pleased to be able to offer a variety of online and in person classes to meet the needs of the Early Childhood Workforce. If you have any questions, please contact tlc@unl.edu.


Date Time Topic Type Cost Hours Registration
March 30th 1:00 - 2:30 pm and 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time Caring Infants Online No Cost 1.5 Register Here
April 12th 1:00 - 2:30 pm and 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time Risk Challenge and Safety in the Outdoors Online No Cost 1.5 Register Here
April 27th 1:00 - 2:30 pm and 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time Katie Topic TBD - Paige Reggio TBD Online No Cost 1.5 Register Here
May 15th 6:30 - 7:30 pm Advocating for an Outdoor Learning Environment
@ St Thomas More School - 3515 S 48th Ave, Omaha, NE 68106
Join us for a tour of the beautiful Learning Garden at St Thomas More School in Omaha! Tamyra Hower, the preschool teacher who championed this project, will share the story of how the school community worked together to create this wonderful Outdoor Learning Environment! You will walk away feeling inspired and with some practical tips to get your own space started!
In-Person No Cost 1.0 Register Here
May 17th 1:00 - 2:30 pm and 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time Emergent Curriculum in the Outdoors Online No Cost 1.5 Register Here
May 23rd 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time Advanced Topics in NBL Online No Cost 1.5 Register Here
June 7th 1:00 - 2:30 pm and 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time Connecting with Animals Online No Cost 1.5 Register Here


Class Registration and Information Request Form
REQUEST FOR: Required