A Day in the Life of a Coach: Part 2
Learn about the ins and outs of being a coach. Discover ways to juggle different priorities across program options and the range of individual goals for your coachees.
Excellence in early childhood education (ECE) programs is built on a workforce that promotes continuous program improvement. Professional development is a cornerstone of this process. It includes gaining new knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with experience and competencies that relate to one’s profession, job responsibilities, or work environment. ECE programs and staff must address three areas: Professional Development Systems; Foundation for Staff Development; and Individual Career Development. Resources are organized within these areas to promote easy access to the information you need.
Learn about the ins and outs of being a coach. Discover ways to juggle different priorities across program options and the range of individual goals for your coachees.
Find out how work-based learning programs can be an early childhood professional development model. Discover how these programs allow entry-level professionals to stay in the field as they build their credentials.
Intentional teaching promotes positive outcomes for staff and children. Hear from Ounce of Prevention about their research and experience using an intentional lesson planning process, the Focused Teaching Cycle.
Find information about certificate and associate degree programs across each Head Start region.
Find information on programs offering a credential related to Family Services.
Find information about post-bachelor's degree certificates and advanced degree programs across each Head Start region.
Find information about bachelor's degree programs across each Head Start region.
In this video, learn about the principles of Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) and hear from experts about its research base.
Learn about Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and its relationship to social and emotional development. Find strategies to help children understand emotions, solve problems, develop friendship skills, and more.
Learn about ongoing child assessment and its components. Explore the ongoing assessment cycle, observation and documentation, engaging families, and additional assessment considerations.