Assessors can use this form to provide feedback about the BAS assessment. The McCormick Center will use the to make improvements to the interview process. Please return your form to the McCormick Center along with the copy of the program’s completed BAS book.
Scaffolded Beginnings supports effective staff onboarding through intentional orientation design, helping early childhood programs build confident, competent, and connected teams from day one.
Learn how the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood is transforming early childhood education through innovative programs and workforce development. Our mission is to expand access, equity, and opportunity for young children and families across Illinois and beyond, drawing on decades of leadership in the field.
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