BIG NEWS: No 2026 Conference
But Something Better is Here for Infant/Toddler Educators
We have exciting news to share — and we think you're going to love it.
This year, CITE is doing things differently.
Instead of our annual conference, we’ve built something designed to meet you where you are — right at home, after your workday, on Zoom. Introducing the 2026 CITE Professional Development Calendar: a brand-new member benefit offering up to 9 hours of FREE professional development across six carefully curated sessions.
Whether you’re a longtime CITE member or hearing about us for the first time, this is your invitation to grow, connect, and be inspired — all for just $30 for the year (membership valid through May 2027).
2026 PD Calendar Highlights
All sessions held via Zoom | 7:00–8:30 PM | FREE to all CITE Members
Spanish simultaneous interpretation available for most sessions
Date | Topic | Presenter |
May 15 | Making Our Work with Infants & Toddlers EASIER! | Margie Brickley |
June 5 | Improving Interactions with Families When Lives Seem Too Chaotic | Cynthia Legin-Bucell, PhD |
July 17 | Literacy Development: Infants and Toddlers | Carolyn E. Tebbetts, M.Ed. |
Sept 11 | Supporting Diverse Multilingual Infants and Toddlers (English only) | Carmen Espinosa, M.Ed. |
Sept 25 | Professionalism in Action: How It Shows Up in Our Environments | Alicia Jenks, MA |
Oct 2 | First Impressions Last | Rebekka Zydel |
Each session is hosted in partnership with one of CITE’s five statewide chapters — Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southern, and University — ensuring our programming reflects the communities we serve across New Jersey.
Join or renew today for just $30 and unlock immediate access to the full 2026 PD Calendar the moment you become a member.
Once your membership is confirmed, you will receive an email with a complete listing of Sessions and their respective descriptions, along with the related Zoom Registration Link. You will need to register via Zoom for each session you wish to attend.
Sessions are also listed on NJCCIS. To locate them, follow these steps:
- Navigate to Registry – Find Professional Development & Training Classes
- Under Search Criteria 1, select Type: Training Agency
- In the Value field, search: Coalition of Infant/Toddler Educators