Tag: TARSS

Celebrating our accomplishments

July 21, 2022

We’re celebrating the work our team has accomplished since CEED officially became home to the TARSS program in October 2021.

Driven by curiosity: a Q & A with Mary McEathron

April 6, 2022

Mary McEathron, PhD, joined CEED as lead evaluator of the TARSS program. In this Q & A she explains what evaluation is and why it’s important, as well as sharing what inspires her the most when working on evaluation projects.

Helping child care providers reach their goals: a Q & A with Kami Alvarez, professional development specialist in Minnesota’s Department of Human Services

February 21, 2022

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.

Training and Trainer Evaluation Tool (TTET) trainer talking points

October 5, 2021

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) released its new Training and Trainer Evaluation Tool (TTET) on July 1, 2021. TTET allows trainers and stakeholders to collect valuable information from training participants. DHS now has talking points for trainers to refer to when instructing trainees on using the TTET.