Training That Powers Your Head Start Program
Learning Plans include self-paced continuing education courses and ChildPlus training—designed to help your team work smarter, stay confident and deliver stronger outcomes for children and families.
With the right training, your team can:
- Improve Data Accuracy & Reporting Confidence
- Reduce Training Gaps Across Roles & Locations
- Build a Consistent Culture of Learning
In-person and online training is scheduled throughout the year. Start your plan now to lock in your dates.
ChildPlus Learning Plans
Essential
For flexible, self-paced training access year-round
Unlimited access to 120+ hours of early childhood education courses and recorded webinars. Perfect for growing staff skills on a flexible schedule while earning CEUs throughout the year.
Perks:
- 100% self-paced learning
- Over 120 hours of CEU-eligible content
- Access to recorded live webinars
- Best for ongoing, proactive training access for your entire program
- $3,500 annually
Starter
Adds real-time, live virtual training support
This plan blends online courses with live virtual training for programs seeking real-time support to reinforce self-paced learning and address key questions.
Perks:
- Includes all self-paced training
- 9 hours of live virtual training
- Live group webinars throughout the year
- Team-based learning
- Strong foundation for program-wide growth
- $50 off 1 Training Scramble registration
Standard
Adds hands-on, in-person expert training
Combines self-paced learning with in-person, expert-led training. This plan is ideal for programs that want immersive, hands-on support for software use, data practices, or advanced training needs.
Perks:
- Includes all self-paced training
- 3-day hands-on, on-site ChildPlus training for the team
- Ideal for complex topics and larger groups
- Improved data accuracy and reporting confidence
- $50 off up to 3 Training Scramble registrations
Premium
Adds access to a dedicated consultant
Designed for programs ready to go beyond training and build strong, sustainable data practices. Premium combines self-paced learning, live training and 12 months of consulting tailored to your program’s needs.
Perks:
- Includes all self-paced training
- 3-day hands-on, on-site ChildPlus training for the team
- 24 hours of private consultation and coaching
- A dedicated consultant
- Support with data-related policies and procedures
- $50 off up to 5 Training Scramble registrations
Want to see a sample training agenda? View a sample agenda.
Not sure which plan fits your needs right now?
Speak with a Specialist to explore the best option based on your program’s needs.
Compare Learning Plans
All Learning Plans include unlimited access to 120+ hours of early childhood education courses and ChildPlus software training. Each plan simply adds a different level of live, in-person or consulting support to match your program’s goals.
| Feature | Essential | Starter | Standard | Premium |
| Self-Paced ECE Courses (120+ hours) | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Self-Paced ChildPlus Software Training | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| CEU-Eligible Training (IACET, Approved in All 50 States) | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Covers All Staff | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| 12-Month Access From Purchase Date | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Training Scramble Discount | — | $50 off 1 registration | $50 off up to 3 registrations | $50 off up to 5 registrations |
| Live Virtual Training Hours | — | 9 Hours | — | ✓ Included |
| In-Person, Hands-On Training | — | — | 3-day-on-site | 3-day-on-site |
| Private Consultation & Coaching Hours | — | — | — | 24 hours |
| 12 Months of Dedicated Consulting Using Your Program’s Real Data | — | — | — | ✓ Included |
| Best For | Continuous, self-paced training access for any program | Targeted real-time virtual support | Hands-on, in-person training for complex topics or large groups | A dedicated consultant for customized support, virtual and on-site training |
| How to Purchase | Speak with a Specialist | Speak with a Specialist | Speak with a Specialist | Speak with a Specialist |
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Thank You for an Amazing 2026 Training Scramble!!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online for the 16th Annual Training Scramble!! We loved learning, connecting and scrambling with you.
Ready for more—or missed out this year? Join us October 18–21, 2027, for another Training Scramble!! packed with practical learning, ChildPlus expertise, and opportunities to connect with your Head Start community.
SAVE THE DATE: October 18-27, 2027
What to expect in 2027:
- In-person & virtual attendance options
- Multi-day learning for every role
- Opportunities to connect with peers and ChildPlus experts
- Even more ways to learn, share and bring ideas back to your program
More details and registration information coming soon!
