Early Childhood Professional Learning
CREC’s Early Childhood Instructional Coaches provide professional learning opportunities for early childhood administrators, lead teachers, long-term substitutes, and assistants across New Mexico’s mixed delivery system. These trainings are offered through NM Early Childhood Learning at CREC. Learn more about CREC’s Early Childhood program .
Planning your year? The ECECD has published the 2025–2026 guide (EN/ES) for licensed preschool administrators, teachers/long-term subs, and educational assistants. This guide outlines all professional learning requirements. Some trainings are provided directly by CREC and are listed below. Other trainings are offered by partner organizations, with full details available in the guide.
You can manage your professional learning through your Registrant Access Module (RAM) account, which provides access to your current registrations, past registrations, certificates, and lets you update your account information.
(Year 2) LETRS-EC: Online Modules
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(Year 2) Introduction to Structured Literacy
Optional but not mandatory
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- Cohort 01 — Wednesday, August 12, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Online Register
- Cohort 02 — Friday, August 28, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Online Register
- Cohort 03 — Monday, August 31, 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Online Register
- Cohort 04 — Wednesday, September 16, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Online Register
- Cohort 05 — Monday, September 28, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Online Register
(Year 1) Introduction to Structured Literacy
Prerequisite for Oral Language Connection and Phonological Awareness Connection trainings
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- Cohort 01 — Wednesday, August 12, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Online Register
- Cohort 02 — Friday, August 28, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Online Register
- Cohort 03 — Monday, August 31, 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Online Register
- Cohort 04 — Wednesday, September 16, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Online Register
- Cohort 05 — Monday, September 28, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Online Register
(Year 1) Early Literacy Strategies in Action
The Oral Language Connection to Early Literacy & The Phonological Awareness Connection to Early Literacy (online and some in-person options).
Both The Oral Language Connection to Early Literacy and The Phonological Awareness Connection to Early Literacy are Prerequisites for LETRS training
📅 View The Oral Language Connection to Early Literacy cohort dates
- Cohort 01 — Wednesdays, August 19, 26 & September 2. Day 01: 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.; Days 02–03: 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Online Register
- Cohort 02 — Fridays, September 11, 18 & 25. Day 01: 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.; Days 02–03: 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Online Register
- Cohort 03 — Tuesdays, September 15, 22 & 29. Day 01: 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.; Days 02–03: 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Online Register
📅 View The Phonological Awareness Connection to Early Literacy cohort dates
- Cohort 01 — Thursdays, August 20, 27 & September 3. Day 01: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Days 02–03: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Online Register
- Cohort 02 — Wednesdays, September 9, 16 & 23. Day 01: 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; Days 02–03: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Online Register
- Cohort 03 — Mondays, September 14, 21 & 28. Day 01: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Days 02–03: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Online Register
(Year 2) Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling-Early Childhood (LETRS-EC)
CLASS Environment | Overview for Educators | PreK-K
For Preschool Educators Only. Online Register here
Early Literacy Strategies in Action: Read Alouds
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- Cohort 01 — Fridays, September 14, 28 & October 5. Day 01: 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.; Days 02–03: 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Online Register
Early Literacy Strategies in Action: Becoming a Writer
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2026–27 cohort dates will be posted soon.
Early Literacy Strategies in Action: Alphabet Knowledge
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- Cohort 01 — Fridays, September 17, 24 & October 1. Day 01: 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.; Days 02–03: 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Online Register
Pyramid Calming Kit Training: Training for Preschool Teachers
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2026–27 cohort dates coming soon.
Practice with Pyramid: A Hands-On Approach
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2026–27 cohort dates coming soon.
Prevent, Teach, and Reinforce for Families
Ongoing enrollment. Online Register here
Prevent, Teach, and Reinforce: Young Children
Ongoing enrollment. Online Register here
Reducing Implicit Bias
Ongoing enrollment. Online Register here
Responding to Challenging Behaviors
Ongoing enrollment. Online Register here
Transition Bootcamp
Ongoing enrollment. Online Register here
Trauma-Informed Care and the Pyramid Model
Ongoing enrollment. Online Register here
Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself
Ongoing enrollment. Online Register here
2025–2026 | Book Study: Unpacking the Pyramid Model: A Practical Guide for Preschool Teachers
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- Cohort 01 — Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Online Register
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