College of Education and Human Development

Center for Early Education and Development

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Recent staff accomplishments

Curious about what CEED staff work on when they aren’t developing tip sheets for early educators; creating online courses on early math skills; or welcoming Minnesota’s trainers, coaches, and course writers to a weekend symposium? Here are a few of our team’s recent accomplishments!

CEED to host CLASS® conference for Minnesota-based coaches

The 2026 CLASS® Conference is designed for coaches and other professionals working across Minnesota's mixed delivery system. The system includes center- and family-based child care, Head Start, public pre-K programs, special education and more.

Early Math Theory and Practice Early Math Theory and Practice

Focusing on three big ideas ("math mantras"), participants in this course will learn to build young children's understanding of the preschool math concepts they need most. Learn to integrate early math into existing routines with interactive content.

Why does it feel SO hard to be observed?

During a classroom observation, a trained observer watches a teacher work and takes notes on their practices. Teachers are invested in the best outcomes for children in their classrooms. They must love observations, right? The answer is…complicated.

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