The iPD Portfolio is a learning management system, created to support ongoing professional development for staff in Head Start and child care settings. It contains accessible, self-paced modules based on staff roles and interests. Check out this step-by-step document to learn how to access the iPD.
The iPD platform provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for several courses. These CEUs can be used to meet Child Development Associate (CDA) CredentialTM professional development requirements. The Council for Professional Recognition is extending the deadline for the CDA® Renewal Amnesty Program to Dec. 31, 2020. If you are a CDA® credential holder with an expired credential as far back as Jan. 1, 2010, you are eligible to participate. Check out additional information from the Council.
For more information, contact ipd at ecetta dot info.
iPD Portfolio Technical Requirements
Operating System: You can use any desktop, lap top, or tablet PC with Pentium II 500 MHz and above, with the Windows XP operating system or better. We recommend using Windows 7 or 10, Mac OSX Sierra, or iPad iOS10.
- Both PCs and Macs should have a sound card with speakers or headphones
Web Browser:
- Internet Explorer 11 (or higher)
- Google Chrome 45 (or higher)
- Microsoft Edge (latest version)
- Mozilla Firefox 30 (or higher)
- Safari Opera 4 (or latest version)
The browser must be set to accept cookies and to show the newest version of a page. Pop‐up blockers should be disabled.
Media Player:
- Windows Media Player (latest version)
Welcome to the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio
Welcome to the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio
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Announcer: Interested in professional development, but want to do it on your own time? At home, on the go, even on a coffee break. Check out the iPD — the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio. The iPD offers free online courses that you can explore on your own or with co-workers.
Some of our courses include: the Beginning Teacher Series for Preschool, the Home Visitor E-institute Leave the Bag Challenge, Baby Talks, Practice-based Coaching, and Coordinating Comprehensive Services. All iPD modules offer CEUs — or certificates of completion — so you'll get credit for participating.
It's online learning on the go, provided by the Office of Head Start.
Join the over 3,500 users by logging in with or creating your ECLKC account to get started.
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CloseTopic: Professional Development
Keywords:Training resources
Resource Type:Article
National Centers:Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning
Last Updated: December 15, 2020