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 Lastinger Community of Practice facilitator training 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:
Eligible Participants
Returning Participants
Trained facilitators can strengthen their practice and network with peers through the Advanced CoP Facilitator Training.
How to Enroll
Enrollment begins September 8 in partnership with Early Learning Coalitions.
Interested learners should contact their local ELC partner for more details.
For updates on other Lastinger Center learning opportunities, please fill out the Program Interest Form.
How to Recertify
Previously certified facilitators must recertify annually. To recertify, please enroll in a Communities of Practice Facilitator Calibration.
Enrollment begins September 8. Certified facilitators will receive an email with the application link.
Partner with Us
Interested in bringing the Early Childhood Community of Practice Facilitator Training to your organization? Contact our Early Childhood Partnerships Coordinator to start the conversation.
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 for three days.
2025 – 2026 Timeline
Enrollment opens | September 8, 2025
Session Dates | February 17 – 19, 2026
Community of Practice Calibrations
(required annually)
Overview
Lastinger Certified Facilitators maintain their certification and deepen their facilitation skills through the CoP Calibrations. Participants only need to attend one three-hour Calibration virtually or in-person to maintain their certification.
Audience:
Lastinger certified CoP facilitators
Enrollment begins September 8. Certified facilitators will receive an email with the application link.
Format
Calibrations are offered in-person or virtually.
Benefits
Timeline — 2025-2026 Dates
In-Person
Virtual
Real Educators See Real Impact
“I am new to faciliating trainings and always have a hard time being comfortable talking in front of people, but I feel I have learned many ways to make it easier.”
Connect With Us
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.