The McCormick Institute for Early Childhood believes that professional learning for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECEC) field is critical for improving and sustaining high quality early care and learning nationwide. As the premier national early childhood professional organization, our faculty and staff are continuously engaged in research and their own professional learning. Through frequent presentations at national and local conferences, memberships on key advisory committees and boards, representing the Institute on panels, and other activities, we share the unique and vital perspective of early childhood education professionals everywhere. In addition to the professional learning opportunities below, we can also design professional learning that is customized to your organization’s unique needs. Contact us today to discuss your needs!

Events

Upcoming Events

Program Administration Scale, 3rd Edition (PAS 3) Reliability Training



Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10, 2026

9am - 5pm Monday - Thursday; 8:30 am - 2pm Friday


The PAS 3 Assessor Reliability Training provides an in-depth analysis of the items and quality indicators in the Program Administration Scale. This training is designed for individuals who want to ensure that PAS 3 assessments are valid, reliable, and administered consistently across programs. The training concludes with a reliability test and participants who are 85% or more reliable with the national anchors are eligible to apply for PAS 3 certification for an additional fee.


Location: National Louis University, Lisle Campus

850 Warrenville Road, Lisle, IL 60532

Room 301


Cost: $1,850

Business Administration Scale (BAS) Reliability Training , March 4 – March 7, 2025

November 21, 2024
The BAS Assessor Reliability Training provides an in-depth analysis of the items and quality indicators in the Business Administration Scale. This training is designed for individuals who want to ensure that the BAS assessments are valid, reliable, and administered consistently across programs. The training concludes with a reliability test and participants who are 85% or more reliable with the national anchors are eligible to apply for BAS Certification for an additional fee. Presented by: Robyn Kelton, Director of Research and Evaluation, Paula Steffen, Manager of Quality Supports and Evaluation, Yvonne Williams, Quality Training Specialist, and Isabel Landa, Quality Training Specialist

BAS Assessor Recertification (2 Years after Certification) Webinar, April 3, 2024

By Danny Crumpton • October 23, 2024
Business Administration Scale (BAS) ​Assessor ​Certification ​is ​valid ​for ​two ​years ​and ​may ​be ​renewed ​through ​a ​recertification ​process. ​Recertification ​is ​also ​valid ​for ​a ​two ​year ​period ​and ​can ​be ​renewed ​once. This ​registration ​is ​for ​your ​FIRST ​recertification ​(2 ​years ​after ​your ​initial ​certification). ​

Program Administration Scale, 3rd Edition (PAS-3) Reliability Training, April 7 – April 11, 2025

October 22, 2024
The PAS 3E Assessor Reliability Training provides an in-depth analysis of the items and quality indicators in the Program Administration Scale, 3rd Edition. This training is designed for individuals who want to ensure that PAS assessments are valid, reliable, and administered consistently across programs. The training concludes with a reliability test and participants who are 85% or more reliable with the national anchors are eligible to apply for PAS-3 Certification for an additional fee. Presented by: Paula Steffen, Manager of Quality Supports and Evaluation, Yvonne Williams, Quality Training Specialist, and Isabel Landa, Quality Training Specialist
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