The following paper outlines NH ChILD's beliefs, commitments, and plan for action with respect to NH ChILD's citywide efforts for in-service professional learning. We outline the personnel, budget, strategic partnerships, and philosophy behind the idea to launch a NH Child Leadership Support Model, NH ChILD Coaching Model, and NH ChILD Professional Learning Communities. The paper also includes some initial research and ideas regarding a strategy for developing cost-effective, innovative, and high quality opportunities for pre-service training. While the ideas in this paper will continue to be refined over the months ahead, we are confident that they lay the foundation for an effective, strategic, and sustainable approach to improving the quality of early learning experiences for all young children living in New Haven. (author abstract)