The Institute for Early Learning (IFEL) offers a variety of professional development opportunities through virtual and in-person courses. Below is information about upcoming sessions. When registration opens, monthly emails will include registration links.
To receive a certificate for in-person or virtual courses, please note the following requirements:
- If the series requires two to four sessions, you must attend all sessions to receive credit.
- There is a 15-minute grace period. A certificate will not be issued if you miss more than 15 minutes of the session.
- Please allow 2–4 business days for certificates to appear in your ELMS dashboard.
Register for Upcoming Classes
For a quick reference, Child Development Association (CDA) Subject Area (see below), Virginia Early Learning Development Standards (VELDS), and CLASS references can be found under each Professional Learning course.