Early Childhood

Our Early Childhood team is dedicated to supporting educators who serve our youngest learners. Through high-quality coaching, dynamic professional development, and collaborative networking opportunities, we help early childhood professionals build strong, developmentally appropriate instructional practices. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge, connect with peers, or strengthen your impact in the classroom, we're here to partner with you every step of the way.

Early Childhood Department Offerings



Tippi Cooper-Foley
Tippi Cooper-Foley
Director of Early Childhood & Workforce Development Consultant
Melissa Adipietro
Melissa Adipietro
Early Childhood Education Specialist
Early Childhood PLC 2025-2026:
Monday, September 15 (11:30–1:30, Luncheon)
Monday, November 10 (8:30–11:00, Breakfast)
Monday, January 12 (11:30–1:30, Luncheon)
Monday, March 9 (8:30–11:00, Breakfast)

Data-Driven Teaching: Best Practices for Informed Instruction
10/10/2025 (8:30–10:30 AM)

Empowering Early Learners Through MTSS: A Literacy-Focused Approach
10/17/2025 (8:30–10:30 AM)

READ, TALK, PLAY: Research-Based Tier 1 Literacy Strategies
12/5/2025 (8:30–10:30 AM)

MTSS/Emergent Literacy 3-Part Series
2/13/26 (8:30–3:30)
Empowering Early Learners Through MTSS: A Literacy-Focused Approach
READ, TALK, PLAY: Research-Based Tier 1 Literacy Strategies
READ, TALK, PLAY: Tier 2 & Tier 3 Literacy Strategies for Differentiated Instruction