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Early Learning Events
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Find training and support for districts, schools and Head Start programs. Contact dcyf.els@state.mn.us with any questions.
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Nov
12
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 12–1 pm
Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.
Nov
12
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 1–2 pm
Learn how to locate, customize, and effectively use the ECFE marketing toolkit's flyers and outreach resources.
Nov
13
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 1–2 pm
Learn how to locate, customize, and effectively use the ECFE marketing toolkit's flyers and outreach resources.
Nov
17
Monday, November 17, 2025 | 9–11 am
The Meeting of the Minds community of practice provides a space for regional Interagency Early Intervention Committee leaders and members to share ideas, provide support and create new ways of doing the work together.
Nov
18
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 3–4:30 pm
This community of practice provides a space for new early childhood coordinators to learn and grow together.
Nov
19
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 10–11 am
Learn more about the state requirements for Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE).
Nov
20
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 1–2 pm
ECFE Open Office Hour is a dedicated time for parent educators to meet virtually, engage in peer discussion, and share best practices relevant to a specific ECFE programming or family support topic. November's discussion topic is parent satisfaction surveys.
Nov
20
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 3–4 pm
This technical assistance call will walk through the seat reallocation process for districts without Voluntary Prekindergarten funding.
Nov
25
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 3–4 pm
Get key updates on Help Me Connect and COMPASS, plus essential information on the teacher licensure survey and Early Learning Services' survey planning for the year.
Dec
4
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 1–2 pm
During this technical assistance call, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program staff will learn more about the ECFE StoryCollective initiative.
Dec
5
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 1–2 pm
In this collaborative working group, parent educators meet to analyze and provide input on the home visiting program through Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE).
Dec
9
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 3:30–6:30 pm
Early childhood screeners and coordinators will learn more about the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 parent report tool.
Dec
10
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 10:30–11:30 am
Schools and districts can get help with the reallocation process for Voluntary Prekindergarten.
Dec
10
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 12–1 pm
Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.
Dec
15
Monday, December 15, 2025 | 9–10 am
The Meeting of the Minds community of practice provides a space for regional Interagency Early Intervention Committee leaders and members to share ideas, provide support and create new ways of doing the work together.
Dec
17
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 2–3 pm
Learn more about the MN StoryCollective and the stories it can gather about Early Childhood Screening.
Dec
18
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 12–1:30 pm
This community of practice provides a space for new early childhood coordinators to learn and grow together.
Jan
14
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 12–1 pm
Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.
Jan
16
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 1–2 pm
In this collaborative working group, parent educators meet to analyze and provide input on the home visiting program through Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE).
Jan
22
Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 1–2 pm
ECFE Open Office Hour (OOH) is a dedicated time for Parent Educators to meet virtually, engage in peer discussion, and share best practices relevant to a specific ECFE programming or family support topic.
Jan
22
Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 3–4 pm
In this information session, Voluntary Prekindergarten programs will learn about the annual verification process.
Jan
26
Monday, January 26, 2026 | 9–10 am
The Meeting of the Minds community of practice provides a space for regional Interagency Early Intervention Committee leaders and members to share ideas, provide support and create new ways of doing the work together.
Feb
3
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 11 am–12 pm
Districts with Voluntary Prekindergarten funding can drop in to Open Office Hours to learn more about the annual confirmation process and get their questions answered.
Feb
5
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 1–2 pm
The Screening Advisory Community of Practice is for regional screening coordinators and public health nurses. February's topic is equity audits.
Feb
11
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 12–1 pm
Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.
Feb
12
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 3–4 pm
Districts with Voluntary Prekindergarten funding can drop in to Open Office Hours to learn more about the annual confirmation process and get their questions answered.
Feb
13
Friday, February 13, 2026 | 1–2 pm
In this collaborative working group, parent educators meet to analyze and provide input on the home visiting program through Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE).
Feb
17
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 pm
Districts with Voluntary Prekindergarten funding can drop in to Open Office Hours to learn more about the annual confirmation process and get their questions answered.
Feb
18
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 11 am–12 pm
School districts and Head Start programs will get help with their Early Childhood Screening collaborations.
Feb
18
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 1–2 pm
Learn how to locate, customize, and effectively use the ECFE marketing toolkit's flyers and outreach resources.
Feb
19
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 1–2 pm
Learn how to locate, customize, and effectively use the ECFE marketing toolkit's flyers and outreach resources.
Feb
23
Monday, February 23, 2026 | 9–10 am
The Meeting of the Minds community of practice provides a space for regional Interagency Early Intervention Committee leaders and members to share ideas, provide support and create new ways of doing the work together.
Feb
24
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 12–1:30 pm
This community of practice provides a space for new early childhood coordinators to learn and grow together.
Mar
4
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10–11 am
Discuss ideas and strategies for parent education licensure in Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs.
Mar
10
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 9 am–12 pm
Screening coordinators and screening staff can learn more about using the ASQ:3 and ASQ:SE-2.
Mar
11
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 12–1 pm
Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.
Mar
13
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 1–2 pm
In this collaborative working group, parent educators meet to analyze and provide input on the existing parent educator job description.
Mar
16
Monday, March 16, 2026 | 9–10 am
The Meeting of the Minds community of practice provides a space for regional Interagency Early Intervention Committee leaders and members to share ideas, provide support and create new ways of doing the work together.
Mar
25
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 3–4:30 pm
This community of practice provides a space for new early childhood coordinators to learn and grow together.
Mar
26
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 1–2 pm
ECFE Open Office Hour is a dedicated time for parent educators to meet virtually, engage in peer discussion, and share best practices relevant to a specific ECFE programming or family support topic.
Apr
8
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 12–1 pm
Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.
Apr
10
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 1–2 pm
In this collaborative working group, parent educators meet to analyze and provide input on the existing parent educator job description.
Apr
14
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 3–4 pm
This technical assistance session is designed for screening coordinators to get help with their annual reporting.
Apr
20
Monday, April 20, 2026 | 9–10 am
The Meeting of the Minds community of practice provides a space for regional Interagency Early Intervention Committee leaders and members to share ideas, provide support and create new ways of doing the work together.
Apr
22
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 12–1:30 pm
This community of practice provides a space for new early childhood coordinators to learn and grow together.
May
5
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 12–1 pm
The Screening Advisory Community of Practice is for regional screening coordinators and public health nurses.
May
12
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 12–2 pm
During this Open Office Hour, screening coordinators can drop in to get their questions answered about annual reporting through ECEO and MARSS PS.
May
13
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 12–1 pm
Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.
May
14
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 12–1:30 pm
This community of practice provides a space for new early childhood coordinators to learn and grow together.
May
18
Monday, May 18, 2026 | 9–10 am
The Meeting of the Minds community of practice provides a space for regional Interagency Early Intervention Committee leaders and members to share ideas, provide support and create new ways of doing the work together.
May
22
Friday, May 22, 2026 | 1–2 pm
In this collaborative working group, parent educators meet to analyze and provide input on the existing parent educator job description.
May
28
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 1–2 pm
ECFE Open Office Hour is a dedicated time for parent educators to meet virtually, engage in peer discussion, and share best practices relevant to a specific ECFE programming or family support topic.
Jun
10
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 12–1 pm
Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.
Jun
10
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 12–3 pm
Screening coordinators and screening staff can learn more about using the ASQ:3 and ASQ:SE-2.
Jun
15
Monday, June 15, 2026 | 9–10 am
The Meeting of the Minds community of practice provides a space for regional Interagency Early Intervention Committee leaders and members to share ideas, provide support and create new ways of doing the work together.
Jul
8
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 12–1 pm
Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.
Aug
12
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 12–1 pm
Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.
Sep
9
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 12–1 pm
Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.
Oct
14
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 12–1 pm
Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.
Nov
11
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 12–1 pm
Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.
Dec
9
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | 12–1 pm
Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.