Self-Study Professional Development Modules (SSPDs)

SSPD modules each provide approximately one hour of professional development related to early child development. They work in conjunction with The Science of Early Child Development (SECD) which is available in some regions for free.

You can complete as few or as many as you like in any order. You are even welcome to just randomly click through a few to see what there is to learn. Although each module will take approximately one hour to complete, you can start, stop, and continue at your own pace.

Module 1

A Taste of SECD

Visit samples of Science of Early Child Development content and explore research into how early development affects us all.

Module 2

A Touch of Humanity

Science shows us that the most valuable thing we can share with young children is ourselves.

Module 3

Investing in Quality ECE

Learn about the compelling case for investing in the early years.

Module 4

Playing with Language

See how the joy of language can support early development.

Module 5

Literacy learning begins at birth

How can we best support literacy development?

Module 6

Crying

Are there benefits to crying? Why do some babies cry so much?

Module 7

Math is everywhere

See how to bring math learning into the early years.

Module 8

The Abecedarian Approach

Get inspired by the Abecedarian Approach.

Module 9

Stress

How does stress affect young children? What is our role in helping manage stress?

Module 10

Scaffolding

Learn about the “just right” amount of support to give children.