Book excerpt: This self-directed guide is designed to provide more than 40 hours of professional development for teachers using "Innovations: The Comprehensive Preschool Curriculum." With 43 training modules, teachers can explore all the different elements of the curriculum and their impact on young children's learning, as well as other important components of early childhood education, including how to encourage different types of play, ways to communicate with parents, and ways to solve problems. Dr. Kay Albrecht is a nationally known speaker, the author of several books and a contributing editor to "Child Care Information Exchange." Dr. Linda Miller is a nationally known speaker and a highly sought-after consultant to early childhood programs throughout the country.