Early Childhood Community of Practice Facilitator Training
This program prepares participants to effectively facilitate professional learning experiences through collaborative tools and processes.
Program Overview

The UF Lastinger Center’s Community of Practice Facilitator Institute provides participants with an understanding of how to facilitate adult learners through collaborative tools and high-quality, job-embedded professional learning. Guided by the Lastinger Community of Practice framework, this program teaches current or aspiring facilitators how to:
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Interested in bringing the Early Childhood Community of Practice Facilitator Training to your organization? Contact our Early Childhood Coordinator to start the conversation.
Eligible Participants
For New or Aspiring Facilitators
CoP Institutes
Early Childhood professionals who would like to become a Lastinger Certified CoP Facilitator can complete a three-day Institute.
Format
Institutes are in-person or online for three days.
Timeline
Timeline for 2025-26 coming soon!
For Lastinger Certified Facilitators
CoP Calibrations
Lastinger Certified facilitators maintain their certification and deepen their facilitation skills through the CoP Calibrations. Participants attend one CoP Calibration per year to maintain their Lastinger certified facilitator status.
Format
Calibrations are offered in-person or virtually.
Timeline
Timeline for 2025-26 coming soon!
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Fill out our Program Interest Form to stay up to date on Lastinger Learning course offerings, or contact us to bring Lastinger Learning programs to your district or organization.