News for Quality First participants.

Our approach to achieving quality is constantly evolving. This means we occasionally make updates to Quality First along the way. As a current participant, you can keep up with program-wide updates, explore helpful tools, or even rewatch meetings you may have missed—it's all here to help our participants succeed.

Quality First Forums

April 3, 2026 (April 3, 2026)

Join us for the Join us for the 2026 Quality First Forums! These virtual sessions are your chance to get the latest program updates, ask questions, and connect with fellow educators in your local community.

Not yet in Quality First? We invite non-participating providers to join a special information session breakout room to learn how Quality First can showcase your program’s strengths and unlock a world of quality improvement support.

Sign up in the Registry to earn two hours of professional development credit.

If you’re not sure of your region, visit FirstThingsFirst.org

Regional Events in English

Thursday, April 30, 9-11 AM

This event is for programs and community members in the following FTF regions:

La Paz/Mohave, Yuma, Colorado River Indian Tribes, Hualapai Tribe and Cocopah Tribe

West Regional Area Register HERE

Friday, May 1, 9-11 AM

This event is for programs and community members in the following FTF regions:

Pima North, Pima South, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Santa Cruz and Tohono O’odham Nation.

Southeast Area Register HERE

Wednesday, May 13, 9-11 AM

This event is for programs and community members in the following FTF regions:

Coconino, Yavapai, Navajo Apache, White Mountain Apache Tribe and Navajo Nation.

Northeast Area Register HERE

Thursday, May 14, 9-11 AM

This event is for programs and community members in the following FTF regions:

Pinal, Gila, Graham/Greenlee, Cochise and San Carlos Apache Tribe.

Central East Area Register HERE

Friday, May 15, 9-11 AM

This event is for programs and community members in the following FTF regions:

East Maricopa, Northwest Maricopa, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Southeast Maricopa and Southwest Maricopa.

Maricopa Area Register HERE

Tuesday, May 19, 9-11 AM

This event is for programs and community members in the following FTF regions:

Phoenix North, Phoenix South and Gila River Indian Community.

Phoenix and Gila River Register HERE

Statewide Events in Spanish

Acompáñanos para obtener información y novedades, hacer
preguntas y conectar con otros educadores de la primera infancia en tu comunidad.

La información se ofrecerá en español

Saturday, June 6, 9-11 AM (Spanish)

Open to all programs and community members statewide

Tuesday, June 9, 5:30-7:30 PM (Spanish)

Open to all programs and community members statewide

Statewide Event in English

Wednesday, June 10, 5:30-7:30 PM

Open to all programs and community members statewide