Achieve - The MN Center for Professional Development

10/12/2026

Our office is closed today.

Our regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13th.

If you need assistance, please visit the Achieve website for helpful resources or email us at [email protected]. We will respond to emails as soon as possible upon our return.

https://mncpd.org/contact/

10/09/2026

Achieve Quick Tip!

If you don't send documents to Achieve OR confirm on your Develop profile that you won't be sending documents after you click Submit on your Individual Membership online application, the Develop system will automatically cancel your application after 15 business days. Be sure to watch for reminder emails to avoid cancellation.

Log in to your Develop profile to double-check that your application is complete. If your application is incomplete, your profile will display a message outlining the two options to finish your application submission.

10/07/2026

Achieve Professional Development Analyst, Dani, will be at the upcoming Shaping the Future Conference next week!

This event takes place from 7am-5pm Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th at The Park Center in Waite Park, MN.

To learn more about the conference and reserve a spot, please follow the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shaping-the-future-conference-registration-2026-registration-1982800463562

10/01/2026

Are you attending Leading from the Center: A Conference for Center Directors at Pine Technical and Community College tomorrow?

Come and say hi to Dani, Achieve Professional Development Analyst! She is representing Achieve at the conference and would love to see you and answer any Achieve-related questions you may have.

09/29/2026

A wonderful opportunity from our partners, Child Care Aware of Minnesota!

Interested in The TEACH Early Childhood® Minnesota Apprenticeship Program? There's still time! The inquiry deadline for spring semester is October 13th.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EYRWxg2mv/

The TEACH Early Childhood® Minnesota Apprenticeship Program supports early childhood educators as they expand their skills by bringing college learning straight into an early childhood classroom. Our apprentices earn an industry-recognized credential or degree while working.

Interested in joining our next group of apprentices and mentors? Visit ChildCareAwareMN.org/teach to learn more and get started! Interested employers, mentor candidates, and apprentice candidates must inquire by October 13 to start apprenticeship during the spring semester.

09/22/2026

Happy first day of autumn from Achieve!
Looking for some classroom-friendly ideas for fall fun? Here are a few to try:

Outdoor:
-Go on an outdoor scavenger hunt, collecting leaves of various colors, pinecones, and acorns.

Sensory and Fine Motor:
-Make homemade playdough and add cinnamon or pumpkin spice to enhance the sensory experience.
-Apple taste test – invite children to taste and compare different varieties of apples.
-Leaf rubbing – cover fallen leaves with paper and use crayons or colored pencils to color over top of the leaves, revealing the texture beneath.

09/21/2026

We asked the Achieve team some back-to-school questions. Here are their thoughts on favorite fictional teachers.

09/17/2026

Please join us in celebrating Dani's 8-year anniversary of service with Achieve!

Your commitment to supporting Minnesota's early childhood and school age care and education workforce is truly remarkable. We appreciate everything you do!

Here's to many more years of success together!

09/13/2026

Happy Grandparent's Day from Achieve!

Today, we recognize and celebrate the many ways grandparents help to guide and care for children.

09/09/2026

Dani will be attending the upcoming Child Care Appreciation Event on Saturday, September 12th. Will she see you there?

The event will take place at Big Lake High School, 501 Minnesota Ave, Big Lake, MN 55309, 8:30 AM.