Why Professional Development Matters
At Health and Human Services, we believe that good training and professional development opportunities are key to being great at providing early learning experiences. Access to training gives early childhood providers the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to create caring, exciting learning environments for all children.
Benefits of Professional Development
- Better Skills: Providers learn new ways to improve their teaching.
- Updated Knowledge: Stay informed about the latest information in early childhood.
- Career Growth: Professional development can lead to new opportunities.
- Improved Child Outcomes: Well-trained providers are better equipped to support children's learning and development.
- Community Building: Connect with peers and experts.
Grow your career, track your training and get recognized — all in one place! The Registry is your trusted hub for tracking training, verifying achievements, accessing quality professional development and helping programs manage staff records with ease.
Licensed and self-declared child care providers and staff are required to complete per-service and annual training hours.
Working with young children is a challenging and rewarding experience. Whether you are new to the field or have lots of experience working with young children, career development focuses on your overall career path and goals.
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Questions? Contact Us
Early Childhood
North Dakota Health and Human Services
600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
Phone: (701) 328-2115, 711 (TTY)
Toll-Free: (800) 997-8516
Email: dhsec@nd.gov