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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.

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By Ann Hentschel August 7, 2026
Reflect on your leadership style in early childhood. Enhance your skills with our expert guidance and training at the McCormick Institute.
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By Natalia Ambrozek, Wendy Connell, Lisa Downey, Robyn Kelton, Leslie Layman, Erin Cetera July 23, 2026
Explore leadership coaching for early childhood administrators. Enhance skills & improve program quality. Contact us for training options.
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July 21, 2026
Reflect on coaching beliefs with our questionnaire for early childhood professionals. Enhance your leadership skills today!
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July 17, 2026
Join our five-day PAS-3 Reliability Training to enhance your skills in early childhood assessment. Register now for professional development!
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By Robyn Kelton & Nudrat Hassan June 25, 2026
Early childhood care and education (ECEC) program administrators play a pivotal role in shaping both the quality and sustainability of the programs they lead.
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By Steffenie Moran and Jane Humphries June 21, 2026
Learn about Gen Z's strengths & challenges in early childhood education. Support their success with effective communication & clear expectations.
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By Jose Zavala June 17, 2026
Early childhood leaders already juggle massive workloads—the last thing you need is a computer causing you issues! Learning basic troubleshooting tips and tricks can make a significant difference. By mastering a few simple fixes, you can save valuable budget dollars, eliminate unnecessary stress, and keep your schedule
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By Monique Watts-Dennis June 10, 2026
Monique Watts-Dennis reflects on her impactful experience at the Paula Jorde Bloom Scholarship conference. Learn about her leadership insights today!
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By Robyn Kelton June 9, 2026
Learn key interview strategies for hiring in early childhood education. Ask the right questions to find the best candidates.
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