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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- Cohort 12 — Thu, Apr 2, 16, 30 & May 14, 3:00–6:00 p.m. Online Register
- Cohort 13 — Mon, Apr 20 & 27, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. In-person (Albuquerque) Register
- Cohort 14 — Mon–Thu, May 11–14, 4:00–7:00 p.m. Online Register
- Cohort 15 — Wed–Thu, May 20–21, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. In-person (Albuquerque) Register
(Year 2) Introduction to Structured Literacy
Optional but not mandatory
(Year 1) Introduction to Structured Literacy
Prerequisite for Oral Language Connection and Phonological Awareness Connection trainings
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(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
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(Year 2) Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling-Early Childhood (LETRS-EC)
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- Cohort 12 — Thu, Apr 2, 16, 30 & May 14, 3:00–6:00 p.m. Online Register
- Cohort 13 — Mon, Apr 20 & 27, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. In-person (Albuquerque) Register
- Cohort 14 — Mon–Thu, May 11–14, 4:00–7:00 p.m. Online Register
- Cohort 15 — Wed–Thu, May 20–21, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. In-person (Albuquerque) Register
Early Literacy Strategies in Action: Read Alouds
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Early Literacy Strategies in Action: Becoming a Writer
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- Cohort 05 — Mon, May 18, 9:00 a.m.–noon.
In-person (Albuquerque)
Paired Session
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Paired with Early Literacy Strategies in Action: Read Alouds — Cohort 05 (1:00–4:00 p.m.).
Early Literacy Strategies in Action: Alphabet Knowledge
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- Cohort 05 — Wed, Apr 29; May 6 & 13, 12:00–1:30 p.m. (Day 1), 1:00–2:00 p.m. (Days 2–3). Online Register
Pyramid Calming Kit Training: Training for Preschool Teachers
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- Cohort 03 — Mon, Mar 16, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
In-person (Albuquerque)
Paired Session
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Paired with Practice with Pyramid: A Hands-On Approach — Cohort 03 (9:00 a.m.–noon).
- Cohort 04 — Fri, May 15, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
In-person (Albuquerque)
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Paired with Practice with Pyramid: A Hands-On Approach — Cohort 04 (9:00 a.m.–noon).
- Cohort 06 — Wed, Apr 8, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
In-person (Moriarty)
Paired Session
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Paired with Practice with Pyramid: A Hands-On Approach — Cohort 06 (8:00–11:00 a.m.).
Practice with Pyramid: A Hands-On Approach
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- Cohort 03 — Mon, Mar 16, 9:00 a.m.–noon.
In-person (Albuquerque)
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Paired with Pyramid Calming Kit Training — Cohort 03 (1:00–4:00 p.m.).
- Cohort 04 — Fri, May 15, 9:00 a.m.–noon.
In-person (Albuquerque)
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Paired with Pyramid Calming Kit Training — Cohort 04 (1:00–4:00 p.m.).
- Cohort 06 — Wed, Apr 8, 8:00–11:00 a.m.
In-person (Moriarty)
Paired Session
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Paired with Pyramid Calming Kit Training — Cohort 06 (12:00–3:00 p.m.).
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 02 — Fri, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar 6, 13; Apr 10, 17, 24, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Online Register
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