This policy report provides state leaders and technical assistance providers with information about the design and requirements of teacher evaluations systems
for early childhood teachers in 11 states.
provides state leaders and technical assistance providers with information about the design and requirements of teacher evaluations
systems for early childhood teachers in 11 states.
State Teacher Evaluation Systems: Fifty State Scan on Resources
for Early Childhood Teachers provides a national view of how states include early childhood teachers in state educator evaluation systems.
Washington also developed an online training program as part of its professional development
requirements for early childhood teachers that includes an explanation of the brain's executive function and describes the effects of trauma on child development.
Appropriate for early childhood teacher educators as well as both pre - and in - service teachers working with children from birth through 8, this handbook articulates the unique features of early childhood teacher education, highlighting the strengths and limitations of current practice as based in empirical research.
Flamboyan Foundation is pleased to announce that the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Academic Parent Teacher Team (APTT) Consultancy Group has developed revisions to the suggested learning domains and activities for
APTT for early childhood teachers in Family Engagement Partner (FEP) schools.
As state and local policymakers seek to expand pre-k opportunities and improve
support for early childhood teachers, they must also ensure educators are given a viable path to save for retirement.
A former journalist, Ochshorn blogs at the Huffington Post and ECE Policy Matters, the go - to
place for early childhood teachers, those who train them, and the decision makers who determine their professional course.
Misalignment between expectations and resources in early childhood sector creates challenges for Early Childhood Teachers
To promote better training for early childhood professionals, the Ounce successfully advocated for legislation to obtain state
funding for early childhood teacher preparation programs.
Ounce president Diana Mendley Rauner also stressed the importance of programs providing professional development and reflection
time for early childhood teachers, so that they can best serve the children in their classroom.
Early childhood advocates, including the NMCCEA and the NM Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC), were able to get a budget amendment approved by the Senate Finance Committee (and then the full chambers) to allocate $ 300,000 for a statewide program of pay
supplements for early childhood teachers — the first time public funds will be used for that purpose.
T.E.A.C.H. also encourages employers to increase pay for employees who achieve more education, and works to get higher compensation and greater
respect for early childhood teachers through its advocacy efforts.
Offer content development supports and services that span the PK - 12 human capital chain, including specific
pathways for early childhood teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders.
Evaluating Early Childhood Educators: Prekindergarten through Third Grade, a Supplement to the Practical Guide to Designing Comprehensive Educator Evaluation Systems helps state and district teams to problem - solve and make design decisions to differentiate evaluation
systems for early childhood teachers.
Formal Credentials and Degrees — Not Always the Best Starting Point for Early Childhood Teachers
«If we are to improve U.S. children's science learning,» Gerde said, «we must provide quality opportunities, in teacher education programs and professional development offerings,
for early childhood teachers to develop knowledge and skills in science.»
Through a series of professional and personal experiences, she began the research and educational practice into Social Emotional Learning
for Early Childhood teachers and students, particularly during a time of trauma and crisis.
Designed as an extension to the Center on Great Teachers and Leader's (GTL) resource, Practical Guide to Designing Comprehensive Teacher Evaluation Systems, this supplemental guide helps state and district teams to problem - solve and make design decisions to differentiate evaluation systems
for early childhood teachers.
States should establish wage standards
for early childhood teachers, set a wage floor equivalent to self - sufficiency standards, and support compensation parity with kindergarten teachers for early childhood teachers with equivalent qualifications.
Easing the transition from preschool to kindergarten: A guide
for early childhood teachers and administrators.
Title: Mind in the Making Learning Modules
for Early Childhood Teachers in the Greater Boston Area: Horizons for Homeless Children (Evaluation Brief)
Title: Mind in the Making Learning Modules
for Early Childhood Teachers in the Greater Boston Area: Evaluation Report (Executive Summary)