Infant & Early Childhood (IEC) Professional Development
In January of 2023, Resilient Georgia and Center for Interrelational Science and Pediatrics (CISP) received a Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Community Transformation Grant to develop and launch an Infant and Early Childhood Professional Development Course and Guidebook.
To date, 214 learners from over 34 different organizations are enrolled in the online course. These organizations serve 44 of Georgia’s counties. During the Community Transformation Grant (CTG) period, January 2023 to July 2024, 138 learners attended a live workshop and a total of 743 DECAL hours were awarded.

Infant and Early Childhood Professional Development Course
Free for Georgia early childhood education centers, this course features the latest science on child development during the first five years and incorporates the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) as a practical, trauma-informed wellness intervention. Participants can access self-guided modules with DECAL Approved Training Hours and a forum to connect with other early care educators and practitioners.
IEC Course Components
Course
CRM wellness skills have transformed the way I interact with children, families, and early childhood professionals. We are seeing an increased need to support children who may show challenging behaviors and at the same time, staff are asking for classroom-level support and clarity on what behaviors are typical or require intervention.
Dr. Jordan R. Murphy, CEO of the Center for Interrelational Science and Pediatrics (CISP)
It was COMPLETELY amazing to learn ways to identify how emotions land on our bodies and how to exercise calmness. [The CRM Workshop] is a training EVERYONE should attend... you won't regret it! ❤
IEC PD Course Participant
Self -Guided Modules
Modules
OUR LEADERSHIP
Advancing the workforce is a key strategic priority for Resilient Georgia over the next two years.
This team continues to work on the IEC initiative supported by Resilient Georgia.
Resources
CRM for Early Care Resources
The project described is supported by the Community Transformation Grant (CTG), Grant Number 469-G23-921-RGAI-014, from Federal Funds awarded to the State of Georgia and to the Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. The contents of the course will solely be the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of DECAL, the Granting Federal Agency or the U.S. Government.