Practical, research-informed professional learning designed for educators, schools, and organizations supporting multilingual learners and early childhood programs.
I’m Emily Maring, M.Ed., founder of the Early Professionals Institute & Collective. EPIC was created to support educators working with multilingual learners through practical, classroom-tested professional learning.
With more than 14 years of experience in Title I elementary schools, I’ve served as an ESL specialist and a lead multicultural/bilingual educator. My work includes curriculum development, job-embedded instructional support, and coordinating ACCESS testing at the school level.
Every EPIC course and training is grounded in what actually works with real students, real classrooms, and real constraints. EPIC was created to bridge classroom practice, adult learning, and workforce development through practical, research-informed professional learning.
Self-paced, research-based training designed by a Title I classroom teacher who understands what you're facing every day.
Practical, classroom-ready strategies for welcoming and supporting children who speak a home language other than English. This course provides real-world examples and research-backed tools that build confidence, foster inclusion, and help every child thrive.
Learn how to support young children through big emotions using co-regulation strategies, emotional literacy routines, and trauma-informed practices. Perfect for educators building calm, connected, and resilient classroom communities.
Get both signature courses together and save $47. Perfect for educators who want comprehensive training on supporting multilingual learners from emotional regulation to language development.
EPIC partners with educators, schools, and organizations to provide practical, research-informed professional learning that supports multilingual learners and early childhood communities.
Designing and facilitating engaging professional learning experiences grounded in classroom practice, multilingual education, and sustainable instructional support.
Supporting schools and educational teams through customized workshops, implementation support, instructional coaching, and workforce-focused professional learning.
We offer customized professional learning, workshops, and educational support for schools, organizations, and educator teams.
Contact UsLooking to bring high-quality multilingual education training to your school or district? I offer customized professional development designed for your specific needs.
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"Emily's professional development transformed how our teachers approach multilingual learners. Her practical strategies made an immediate impact in our classrooms."
— Early Childhood Abbott Program Director, Union City, NJ
Get essential strategies for supporting dual language learners from day one. Includes classroom setup tips, communication templates, and assessment tools from Early Professionals Academy.
Join 2,000+ educators getting practical multilingual education tips.
"EPIC’s professional learning sessions provided our team with practical strategies we could immediately implement to better support multilingual learners in the classroom."
The training balanced research-informed practices with realistic classroom application. Teachers left with actionable strategies and increased confidence supporting newcomers."
"Emily brings the perspective of a practicing educator while facilitating professional learning in a way that feels relevant, engaging, and sustainable for real school environments."
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