Professional development is more than just workshops and webinars—it's the backbone of building a confident and competent teaching team. In Cultivating Competence, early childhood educators, directors, and administrators will explore five essential systems every program needs to sustain teacher growth and enhance program quality. Grounded in evidence-based practices, this session provides actionable strategies, ready-to-use tools, and a roadmap for evaluating and strengthening your professional development systems. Whether it’s orienting new staff, assessing strengths, developing leadership potential, or ensuring continuous quality improvement, you’ll be empowered to implement systems that drive real results. Join us to tackle the challenges of professional development and take your team from good to great!