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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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Jan
8
Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 8–10 am
Join us to learn more about Part C federal reporting – what it is, why we do it – and share your voices about how we can better support babies and toddlers with disabilities or who we have worries about.
Jan
8
Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 pm
Join us to learn more about Part C federal reporting – what it is, why we do it – and share your voices about how we can better support babies and toddlers with disabilities or who we have worries about.
Jan
12
Monday, January 12, 2026 | 12–2 pm
Join us to learn more about Part C federal reporting – what it is, why we do it – and share your voices about how we can better support babies and toddlers with disabilities or who we have worries about.
Jan
12
Monday, January 12, 2026 | 4–6 pm
Join us to learn more about Part C federal reporting – what it is, why we do it – and share your voices about how we can better support babies and toddlers with disabilities or who we have worries about.
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
15
Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 1–2 pm
The Regional Networking Group Leaders advance the practice of early childhood education and family education by helping build regional capacity and expertise, working to continuously improve programs and services, and enhancing communication and collaboration between districts and the state.
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
20
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 3–4:30 pm
This community of practice provides a space for new early childhood coordinators to learn and grow together.
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
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) staff will overview the new Annual Program Verification process for currently funded VPK programs and answer individual questions.
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
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) staff will overview the new Annual Program Verification process for currently funded VPK programs and answer individual questions.
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
Submit questions when you register for the session. Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) staff will provide additional resources and information.
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
Submit questions when you register for the session. Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) staff will provide additional resources and information.
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
5
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 1–2 pm
The Regional Networking Group Leaders advance the practice of early childhood education and family education by helping build regional capacity and expertise, working to continuously improve programs and services, and enhancing communication and collaboration between districts and the state.
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.
Apr
23
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 1–2 pm
The Regional Networking Group Leaders advance the practice of early childhood education and family education by helping build regional capacity and expertise, working to continuously improve programs and services, and enhancing communication and collaboration between districts and the state.
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
21
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 1–2 pm
The Regional Networking Group Leaders advance the practice of early childhood education and family education by helping build regional capacity and expertise, working to continuously improve programs and services, and enhancing communication and collaboration between districts and the state.
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.