Early Childhood Professionals have a range of opportunities to engage in self-paced, online learning through both DIEEC and other organizations approved by the Delaware Department of Education.
DIEEC Courses
Former DEPDNow Trainings Transitioning from Canvas to PDMS/Schoology
As of May 1, 2026, all new registrations for the following courses are available on the Delaware Department of Education’s PDMS/Schoology platform only. PDMS is where you register for professional development, and Schoology is where you complete the course.
If you do not already have one, you will need to create an EdAccess account to use PDMS and Schoology. Click HERE to learn how to get started. Once you have an account, you can use the links below to register for and access the trainings.
- Administration of Medication
- Health & Safety Training for Child Care Professionals
- Maintaining Equity in Early Childhood: Suspension/Expulsion Prevention
If you are already enrolled in one of the above courses with DIEEC, you do NOT need to register again in PDMS and Schoology as long as you complete the course in Canvas by June 12. If you do not complete the course by June 12, your progress will be lost, and you will need to start again in PDMS and Schoology.
This information pertains only to the three courses listed above. Other professional learning opportunities with DIEEC continue to be available on the DIEEC PD registry.
Delaware Department of Education Approved
The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) maintains a list of professional development opportunities that can be used to meet annual training hours for licensing in Delaware. This list can be found here: Professional Development, Coaching, and other Professional Learning Experiences for the Early Care and Education Workforce.
Online School-Age Training Series
A self-paced training series focused on school-age care is available through Cypherworks. This training package can be purchased as a bundle (all 72 hours must be completed within one year of purchase) or as individual 14 or 16-hour modules (School Age: Youth Development, School Age: Social Emotional Wellness, School Age: Learning Environment and Curriculum, and School Age: Family and Community Partnerships). Additional courses for directors are available. Bundles are $70, and modules are $45 ($55 for the director’s series).
Individualized Professional Development iPD Portfolio
The iPD Portfolio, created by the Office of Head Start, is designed to facilitate ongoing professional development for early childhood educators. The iPD portfolio offers free, online, self-paced courses to support continuous learning and development, ensuring that infant/toddler and preschool educators are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in their field. Educators are able to print certificates to document completed coursework, and courses can be used towards your annual training hours for licensing in Delaware
The Office of Early Learning (OEL) has prepared a chart to guide you in accessing iPD trainings similar to the others formerly available through DEPDNow.
To register for an ECLKC (iPD) account, follow these steps. Login Assistance | ECLKC (hhs.gov)
