STAY CONNECTED DONATE HOME RESOURCES FOR PROFESSIONALS Resources for Professionals From interactive courses to engaging events, Start Early (formerly known as the Ounce) helps educators build powerful practices that transform teaching and learning. Jump to... Start Early in IL Improving the quality of early learning in Illinois Start Early in WA Promoting quality early learning experiences in Washington State Start Early in IL Our work to improve early learning in Illinois includes supporting children, families, early childhood professionals and policymakers. VISIT IL HUB ABOUT US Why Early Childhood Our Impact Our Blog & Featured News Careers WHERE WE WORK National Reach Illinois Washington State WHAT WE DO Our Approach Early Learning Programs Professional Development Research Policy & Advocacy Innovation Lab Connecting Communities RESOURCE HUBS For Professionals For Families GET INVOLVED Ways to Give Action Center 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60603 312-922-3863 PRIVACY POLICY DONOR PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE FINANCIALS CONTACT US ©2021 Start Early. All rights reserved. Start Early is a 501(c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 36-3186328. Site by Briteweb

STAY CONNECTED DONATE HOME RESOURCES FOR PROFESSIONALS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Professional Development Building thriving organizations that create positive staff, family and child outcomes. LET'S TALK Jump to... The Start Early Essentials Start Early’s professional development is rooted in an evidence-based framework of essential conditions that, when strong, most directly impact children’s long-term success. Our courses, tools, and processes are designed to build program strength in these key areas. Developed in partnership with The University of Chicago, The Start Early Essentials can be measured in birth through pre-K programs, and through the lens of both teacher and family perspectives—providing a targeted roadmap for program improvement across an entire organization. Research Behind The Start Early Essentials ABOUT US Why Early Childhood Our Impact Our Blog & Featured News Careers WHERE WE WORK National Reach Illinois Washington State WHAT WE DO Our Approach Early Learning Programs Professional Development Research Policy & Advocacy Innovation Lab Connecting Communities RESOURCE HUBS For Professionals For Families GET INVOLVED Ways to Give Action Center 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60603 312-922-3863 PRIVACY POLICY DONOR PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE FINANCIALS CONTACT US ©2021 Start Early. All rights reserved. Start Early is a 501(c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 36-3186328. Site by Briteweb