The purpose of this research brief is to understand the professional development needs of Colorado's early educator workforce. Specifically this research brief will address the following questions: 1. In what areas do early educators feel prepared and underprepared to meet the development and learning needs of Colorado's youngest children? 2. What barriers do early educators experience in accessing in-service professional development? 3. What percentage of early educators wants to continue their education, and what supports do they perceive they would need to do so successfully? (author abstract)