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Announcing the Infant and Toddler Professional Development Catalog!

This Infant and Toddler Professional Development Catalog was developed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the Office for the Advancement of Early Care and Education (OAECE), in collaboration with the Los Angeles Education Partnership, and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

Early educators and caregivers can provide the most effective support when they are aware of the unique developmental needs of babies and toddlers, including safe sleep practices, feeding techniques, and responsive caregiving methods.

Although a parent is a child’s first and most important teacher, families often need additional support from early care and education (ECE) providers during these critical years. Interactions with caring adults are essential for a young child’s healthy formation.

Los Angeles Education Partnership is honored to collaborate with esteemed partners on the Caring for Los Angeles County’s Youngest Learners: Infant and Toddler Professional Development Catalog. Together, we’re committed to empowering educators and improving the lives of young children. Join us in this important work by downloading your PDF today.

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Eric Barela, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant, Raya Cooper Impact Consulting

Dr. Eric Barela has worked as a measurement & evaluation professional for over 2 decades, helping organizations to better understand and act on their social impact. He’s currently a Senior Consultant with Raya Cooper Impact Consulting and previously worked at Salesforce, where he led efforts to measure the social impact of the company’s work with nonprofits and educational institutions across the globe. He began his career working with the Los Angeles Unified School District and with the nonprofit, Partners in School Innovation. Eric previously served on the Board of the American Evaluation Association and currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the American Journal of Evaluation.

Eric grew up in East LA and was educated in the Montebello Unified School District. He holds a Ph.D. in education from UCLA. He loves a good road trip, with his husband serving as trusty navigator.