EQEL is a 20-hour training that can be completed over 2 years. These first 10 hours include: Culturally Responsive Practices, Responsive Caregiving, Brain Building, and Executive Function. The following roles hired after August 1, 2019 must complete EQEL unless an approved alternative was met: assistant teacher, lead teacher, family home licensee, program supervisor, assistant director, and center director. Alternatives include: an ECE Short or State Certificate, and DCYF-recognized college/credit bearing alternative credentials for the ECE Short or State Certificates.
*Participants must complete all four classes to receive credit for this course
In-Person Location
Series Dates
Wed, January 15 2025
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
ESD 112 Conference Center
Wed, January 29 2025
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
ESD 112 Conference Center
Wed, February 12 2025
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
ESD 112 Conference Center
Wed, February 26 2025
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
ESD 112 Conference Center
