These resources include detailed and thought-provoking studies on important topics, concise summaries of research relating to early childhood professional development and workforce issues (Research Notes), and important documents explaining requirements to become director-qualified. Our research aims to inform policy to embed quality supports for early childhood leadership in state and federal initiatives.

Latest Resources - Research

November 21, 2024
Gain essential skills in the Business Administration Scale (BAS) Reliability Training to ensure accurate and consistent program assessments.
October 23, 2024
Maintain your BAS Assessor status with recertification required two years after initial certification. Learn about eligibility, steps, and deadlines.
October 22, 2024
Join the PAS-3 Reliability Training April 7–11, 2025, to enhance your skills in early childhood program administration and assessment.
By Robyn Kelton, M.A. June 27, 2025
Explore how employer-provided benefits impact staff turnover in center-based child care settings, and why supporting early educators matters for retention.
By Robyn Kelton, MA and Irina Tenis, PhD June 11, 2025
Explore the similarities and differences between center-based and family child care leaders, united by a shared mission.
By McCormick Center May 13, 2025
Learn how assessing organizational conditions can drive continuous quality improvement in early childhood programs.
By Robyn Kelton, MA, and Irina Tenis, PhD April 3, 2025
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By Robyn Kelton, MA, and Irina Tenis, PhD June 4, 2024
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By Marie L. Masterson and Teri N. Talan May 9, 2024
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By Robyn Kelton and Irina Tenis January 31, 2024
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By Teri Talan August 9, 2022
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By Robyn Kelton, M.A. November 9, 2021
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By Teri Talan, J.D., Ed.D. October 4, 2021
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