Quality & Evaluation

The McCormick Institute offers professional learning, expert guidance, valid and reliable tools, and support for program improvement and evaluation. Professional learning opportunities and tools offer user-friendly means to collect and analyze data and support leaders engaging in targeted quality improvement efforts.

Tools & Professional Learning

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Center-Based

Administrators

The Center for Early Childhood Leadership empowers Child Care Administrators with research-based training and tools to enhance leadership and program quality.



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Family Child Care Professionals

The McCormick Institute’s Center for Early Childhood Leadership provides Family Child Care professionals with training and resources to enhance their businesses and leadership skills.

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Technical Assistance and Coaching

The McCormick Institute’s Center for Early Childhood Leadership provides training that empowers coaches and mentors to support early childhood administrators through research-based development.

Quality Rating and Improvement Systems

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National Based Training

Gain the tools and training you need to assess and strengthen early childhood programs nationwide with the BAS and PAS-3


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Illinois Based Training

The McCormick Institute provides reliable, research-based assessments to help early childhood programs measure and improve the quality of their leadership and administrative practices.