ECA Professional Learning

ECA is the leading provider of professional learning to the Australian early childhood sector across publications, events and online learning. We produce high-quality content to support the professional development of early childhood educators, teachers and service leaders. All resources are quality assured, up to date and written by highly experienced subject matter experts.

Professional Learning Guide

This is the ninth edition of the ECA Professional Learning Guide, which provides an overview of our resources, including online learning, events and publications (digital and print).

We have divided the guide into sections reflecting the four major components of our professional learning offerings:

  • ECA Learning Hub: 100+ courses, 60,000+ learners engaged in self-paced online learning
  • ECA National Conference, Symposium & state/territory events: 3,000+ participants every year attend our in-person events
  • ECA Publications: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, Every Child magazine, Research in Practice & Everyday Learning Series + signature titles, such as the Box of Provocations series
  • ECA Programs & Communities of Practice: Combining online and group learning

Download your copy of the Professional Learning Guide below.

Professional Learning Guide

Professional Learning Resource Matrix

Released as a companion to the Professional Learning Guide, the ECA Resource Matrix outlines how each professional learning resource offered by ECA aligns to the National Quality Standard.  The ECA Resource Matrix offers a quick and easy solution for all learners seeking to make the most of their professional learning journey.

Download your copy of the ECA Resource Matrix below.

Professional Learning Resource Matrix

Professional Learning Plans

Everyone writes professional learning plans in a different format. Below are some options for your consideration, but we’d love to hear from you to explore what works best for you. If you have something you’d like to share with the sector or would like to provide feedback on these options, please email us at: learninghub@earlychildhood.org.au.

Team Leaders

This Professional Learning Plan is for those of you who are working with groups of educators, either in a room, a service (or scheme) or across multiple services. This template is in word and so you can edit and adapt it for your needs.

Individual Educators and Teachers

This Professional Learning Plan is for individual teachers and educators as you plan your own professional learning. This template is in word and so you can edit and adapt it for your needs.

Visual Professional Learning Plan

This Professional Learning Plan is presented in a visual format. This template is in word and so you can edit and adapt it for your needs.

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