NYC Early Childhood Professional Development Institute

The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute is a public-private partnership based in Brooklyn, New York. The organization employs 44 people and generates $50 million in annual revenue. Dedicated to improving the quality of early childhood services, the Institute focuses on research, policy development, and practical training. They aim to ensure that young children in New York have access to high-quality care from knowledgeable, trained, and well-compensated early childhood practitioners. The Institute works to cultivate a strong early childhood workforce through various initiatives. These include recruiting talented individuals, offering competency-based teacher education programs and training opportunities, and providing innovative models of technical assistance. They also strive to influence effective public policy and advocate for adequate funding within the early childhood sector. For more information, visit earlychildhoodny.org.