START Project

2026-2027 Updates in Progress

Early Childhood Training Attendance

• Participants must complete the five core trainings and at least one supplemental training during the current or previous school year. Live attendance is strongly preferred, but up to two sessions may be completed via video recording if necessary.

Bootcamp Module Attendance

• Attendance at both EPLI in-person modules and the virtual module is required. If you know in advance that you will be unable to attend one or more modules due to an exceptional circumstance, please contact START before applying. We will work with you to determine whether your circumstances allow for an alternative completion plan or whether you should participate in the following year’s Early Childhood Bootcamp.

Missed Bootcamp Modules

• If you miss the first in-person module for any reason, please wait until the following year to participate in the Bootcamp. We will roll over your application, so you will not need to apply again. You may still complete the Early Childhood Trainings this year. 
• If you have attended the first in-person module and then experience an exceptional circumstance that prevents you from attending a subsequent module, we will discuss options with you for making up the missed time during the current school year or the following school year.
• If you miss a subsequent Bootcamp module for a reason that is not considered an exceptional circumstance, you will need to return the following year to complete the Bootcamp requirements. You may still complete the Early Childhood Trainings this year.