The Accreditation Training Center focuses on developing and delivering training to help programs better understand and navigate the NAEYC Accreditation Process. Training opportunities are available at our national conferences, affiliate conferences, and NAEYC headquarters, and other locations.
Full-Day Workshops
The Accreditation Training Center offers intensive, full-day training focused on providing a deeper understanding of the NAEYC Accreditation Process. Workshops will take place at the NAEYC Headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. and various locations throughout the United States.
Upcoming Workshops:
- Preparing Classrooms and Teaching Staff to Demonstrate Quality during the NAEYC Site Visit
- NAEYC Two-Day Training: Improving Program Quality through Self-Study + Operation Accreditation
National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development
NAEYC's Professional Development Institute highlights a selection of NAEYC Accreditation seminars. Opportunities for full-day pre-institute workshops are also available.
Upcoming Dates:
State AEYC Affiliate Conferences
The Accreditation Training Center partners with NAEYC State Affiliates to offer detailed NAEYC Accreditation seminars in a selection of states each year. These local offerings typically provide smaller group training than NAEYC's Annual Conference and the opportunity to have your questions answered first-hand.
Upcoming Dates: (Please check back soon for upcoming dates in your area!)
Other Conferences
The Accreditation Training Center also provides training at a limited number of conferences offered by other stakeholder groups. Some of these events may not be open to the general public. Contact the host organization for more details.
Upcoming Dates: (Please check back soon for upcoming dates in your area!)

