News and Events

Visit with the Achieve Team In Person

We’re excited to connect with you! Whether you’re hosting a conference, working in a child care center, or just want to chat one-on-one, our team is ready to meet with you.

We offer both in-person visits (within the metro area) and virtual sessions to share information about membership services, answer your questions, and support your professional development journey.

Interested in scheduling a visit or session? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at support@mncpd.org.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: Caring For a Lifetime 2026 Conference

Dani will be tabling at the Caring For a Lifetime 2026 Conference! The conference will take place April 10-11 at

Dani tabling at the Shaping the Future Conference.

Dani at the Achieve table, ready to greet you in-person

Exciting News

April 2026

Our latest RBPD Specialist Membership Connections newsletter was delivered to the RBPD community on Tuesday, April 21st!

This edition of the newsletter features:

  • Reminders about professional development hour requirements
  • Information about the difference between your memberships and endorsements
  • Reminders about mandated reporter requirements
  • Resource spotlight
  • Reminders for a smooth renewal process

See the whole newsletter at the link below!

RBPD Specialist Membership Connections Newsletter

January 2026

Our latest RBPD Specialist Membership Connections newsletter was delivered to the RBPD community on Monday, January 26th!

This edition of the newsletter features:

  • A thank you for your dedication
  • Statistics about support requests
  • Resource spotlight
  • Reminders for a smooth renewal process

See the whole newsletter at the link below!

RBPD Specialist Membership Connections Newsletter

January 2026

MN DCYF has provided a Child Care Assistance Program funding update via email. Click the button below to read this important bulletin.

Child Care Assistance Program Funding Update Bulletin

November 2025

Our Achieve Fall 2025 Currents Newsletter was delivered to our mailing list! Make sure to check out this newsletter which features important reminders and updates!

Included:
– Important reminders for Individual and Trainer Memberships, and RBPD Specialists!
– Ways to visit with our Achieve team in-person!
– Upcoming holidays that will impact office hours.
– A reminder about our Facebook page!
– Partner updates about TARSS

2025 Fall Currents Newsletter

October 2025

Our new RBPD Specialist Membership Connections newsletter was delivered to the RBPD community on Wednesday, October 21st! This new communication was inspired by your thoughtful questions and conversations throughout the years.

The first edition of this newsletter features:

  • Tips and reminders for a smooth renewal application process
  • A spotlight on the RBPD PD Hours Renewal Form
  • Reminders specific to those who applied for RBPD Endorsement after July 1, 2024
  • Helpful links

See the whole newsletter at the link below! You can also see the slides from Nicky’s “Staying Current: Renewal Made Simple” presentation from the 2025 RBPD Retreat!

RBPD Specialist Membership Connections Newsletter
Staying Current: Renewal Made Simple Presentation

June 2025

DCYF issued an important memo regarding Mandated Reporter Training for RBPD Specialists on June 10, 2025. The current offering of this training through Child Care Aware’s Eager-to-Learn online platform will expire and no longer be accessible on June 30th, 2025. Beginning July 1st, 2025, all RBPD endorsed roles will be required at application or renewal to complete the Mandated Reporter training offered by the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy.

Read the Memo to Learn More

May 2025

Achieve’s Spring Currents Newsletter has variety of reminders and updates for all Develop members, whether you are an Individual Member, Trainer, or RBPD Specialist.

Read Achieve’s Spring 2025 Currents Newsletter Reminder about CDA Renewal Certificates and your Career Lattice Step Save Time, Energy, and Postage – please don’t send Achieve your Training Certificates Official College Transcripts – what makes them “Official?” Trainer Renewal - Professional Development Requirement Relationship Based Professional Development (RBPD) Specialist Membership Companion Guide RBPD Specialist – Membership Renewal Reminder RBPD Specialist – CLASS Coaches Attention: Trainers, Training Sponsor Organizations, and Course Writers

November 2024

Achieve’s Fall Currents Newsletter featured a review of 2024, customer service stats, a look at where to visit with the team in person, new resources, and reminders.

Achieve’s Fall 2024 Currents Newsletter

July 2024

On July 1, 2024 changes to the RBPD Specialist Endorsements went into effect. These changes were developed with input from current specialists, providers, and system partners and are meant to expand opportunities for individuals to become RBPD Specialists. Learn more below.

Important Reminders for RBPD Specialists DHS Announcement to RBPD Specialists and Supervisors Develop’s RBPD Specialist Membership Page

May 2024

Achieve’s Spring Currents Newsletter featured Individual Membership reminders and updates, a new Glossary of Terms for Minnesota Early Childhood and School-Age Care Professionals, TSO outreach efforts, upcoming holiday information, and partnership updates.

Achieve’s Spring 2024 Currents Newsletter

November 2023

Achieve’s Fall Currents Newsletter featured a look at 2023 in review, customer service stats, the Course Writer Membership Companion Guide, upcoming holidays, and more!

Achieve’s Fall 2023 Currents Newsletter

May 2023

Achieve’s Spring Currents Newsletter featured information about the Training Certificate Phase-Out, membership reminders and updates, a look at the results of our ongoing TSO Outreach efforts, and more!

Achieve’s Spring 2023 Currents Newsletter

November 2022

Achieve’s Fall Currents Newsletter featured the Trainer Membership Companion Guide, a short survey, upcoming holidays, and more!

Achieve’s Fall 2022 Currents Newsletter

May 2022

Achieve’s Spring Currents Newsletter featured information about a job board sale, the new Course Writer Membership, updated resources, and more!

Achieve’s Spring 2022 Currents Newsletter

March 2022

On March 10, 2022 the new Course Writer Membership and changes to the existing Trainer Membership made their debut. The changes were designed to provide a more streamlined and transparent processes, ensure quality of training, and to make the system more accessible to users. Learn more below.

DHS’ Announcement of Upcoming Changes Upcoming Changes to Develop An Introduction to the Trainer Academy An Update from DHS About Changes to the PD System Guidance for Develop TSOs An Introduction to Updated Develop Course Approval

November 2021

Achieve’s Fall Currents Newsletter featured a the Achieve Advisory Committee membership application, the Individual Membership Companion Guide, and more!

Achieve’s Fall 2021 Currents Newsletter

May 2021

Achieve’s Spring Currents Newsletter featured a short survey, upcoming holidays, and more!

Achieve’s Spring 2021 Currents Newsletter