Practice-Based Coaching Overview
In this video, learn about the principles of Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) and hear from experts about its research base.
Excellence in early childhood education (ECE) programs is built on a workforce that promotes continuous program improvement. Professional development is a cornerstone of this process. It includes gaining new knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with experience and competencies that relate to one’s profession, job responsibilities, or work environment. ECE programs and staff must address three areas: Professional Development Systems; Foundation for Staff Development; and Individual Career Development. Resources are organized within these areas to promote easy access to the information you need.
In this video, learn about the principles of Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) and hear from experts about its research base.
Discover knowledge and skills that education staff should have to individualize care for infants and toddlers effectively.
Explore the appendix for Individualizing Care for Infants and Toddlers.
Find information on programs offering a credential related to Family Services.
Find information about associate degree programs across each Head Start region.
Find information about bachelor's degree programs across each Head Start region.
Find information about post-bachelor's degree certificates and advanced degree programs across each Head Start region.
Read more about credentialing and degree programs databases for Head Start family services staff and its prescreening process.
Intentional teaching promotes positive outcomes for staff and children. Hear from Ounce of Prevention about their research and experience using an intentional lesson planning process, the Focused Teaching Cycle.
Learn about the ins and outs of being a coach. Discover ways to juggle different priorities across program options and the range of individual goals for your coachees.
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official website of the Administration for Children and Families