Early Childhood
Leadership Development Pathway
This tailored professional learning experience is designed to deepen the expertise of instructional leaders in early childhood education settings. The courses explore history, research, policies and ethics surrounding early childhood education while providing participants evidence-based strategies to use in their programs. This pathway supports program leaders in completing the Overview of Childcare Management courses to qualify for the Florida Director Credential.
Program Overview
The goal of this pathway is for early childhood professionals to gain an understanding of what it means to be effective program leaders by:
Eligible Participants
This pathway is free for all School Readiness & VPK providers in Florida, including:
How to Enroll
Enrollment coming soon!
Applications open August 4, 2025.
To be notified when applications open and to receive updates about other Lastinger Learning programs, please fill out the Program Interest Form.
Stipend Information
Please visit the Stipends Hub for information about the 2024-25 stipends.
Partner with Us
Interested in bringing Early Childhood Online Instruction to your organization? Contact our Early Childhood Partnerships Coordinator to start the conversation.
Benefits
Format
This pathway is made up of three parts:
Timeline
Application window for the Fall opens on August 4, 2025
*Applications will close once the course capacity has been met.
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.