The Institute for Early Learning (IFEL) offers a variety of professional development opportunities through webinars and in-person courses. Below is information about upcoming sessions. Full descriptions and registration information are available at fairfaxcounty.gov/EarlyChildhood. When registration opens, monthly emails will include registration links.
To receive a certificate for in-person or webinar courses, please note the following requirements:
- If the series requires two meetings, you must attend all two sessions to receive credit.
- If the series requires three or four meetings, 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 certificates to be issued within 2 – 4 business days.
For a quick reference, CDA Subject Area, Virginia Early Learning Development Standards (VELDS), and CLASS references can be found under each Professional Learning course. In addition, a reference to the CDA Subject Area can be found below.
If you have any questions, please call 703-324-3044, TTY 711.
Upcoming Classes