Kami Alvarez manages the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ professional development system for child care providers. In this Q & A, she describes how trainings are created and delivered. She also shares insights into why emotional intelligence is so important for trainers and explains how federal and state legislation impacts her work.
The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) is a tool that assesses classroom quality. In this video, learn how the CLASS® works and how it is used in Parent Aware classroom observations.
Alyssa Meuwissen, PhD, appeared on Minnesota Live, where she shared insights into the pandemic’s impact on children’s social-emotional skills.
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TARSS RBPD Specialist Rowie Lund discusses her career journey, her new role at CEED, and the importance of investing in early childhood education.
Hannah Riddle de Rojas shares what she’s looking forward to in her new role as TARSS Project Manager as well as her reflections on the importance of early childhood.
We’ve just launched a new podcast with colleagues at the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare. Learn more about Early Development and Child Welfare and subscribe with your favorite podcast app or listen on CASCW’s website.
Margarita Milenova, PhD, trains educators in the use of different assessment tools. In this Q & A, she offers insights into the benefits of authentic assessment.
Program Quality Specialist Hannah Riddle presents new information on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the early childhood education sector.
Find relevant resource guides covering topics of interest to child care providers and early educators that are applicable during the COVID-19 pandemic.