Download Plug-Ins and System Requirements
Some of the files on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) (e.g. PDFs or Microsoft Word documents) require a viewer or "plug-in" to open or view. These plug-ins are very common, so you likely already have them on your computer, but if not, you may need to install a particular one to view some of the files on this site.
Please use the links below to download any software plug-ins you may need.
If you need a plug-in not listed, please contact us.
Available Download Links:
System Requirements:
To view multimedia files, such as the 15-minute In-service Suites, your computer will need to meet certain requirements. It should be able to play videos, and open PDFs, PowerPoints, and Word documents on the platform of your choice.
Mobile
Videos are compatible with all Apple iOS and Google Android mobile devices. Videos require a mobile 4G connection for optimal playback.
Windows
- Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
- Presentation software capable of reading a PowerPoint file such as:
- Word processing software capable of reading a Word document such as:
- If you are using Office 2007, you may need to download and install 2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 2
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Streaming videos through a web browser requires a 2 Mb/s Broadband connection or better for optimal playback
- Local video playback requires Apple QuickTime 7 or newer, the VLC Player, Windows Media Player 12 or newer (for Windows 7 or newer only), or an equivalent video player
Macintosh
- OS 10.4 or higher
- Presentation software capable of reading a PowerPoint file such as:
- Word processing software capable of reading a Word document such as:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Streaming videos through a web browser requires a 2 Mb/s Broadband connection or better for optimal playback
- Local video playback requires Apple QuickTime 7 or newer, the VLC Player, or an equivalent video player
If your computer does not meet these requirements, you may have trouble viewing video or other materials on the site.
You must unzip the .zip file to view in-service materials. See instructions below.
Windows
Right-click the .zip file, then select Extract All, and then follow the instructions.
Macintosh
Double-click the .zip file. You will see a progress bar indicating that the file is being unzipped.
After the .zip file is unzipped, a folder containing the materials will appear next to the .zip file.
Last Reviewed: November 2016
Last Updated: November 1, 2016