Topic: Early Childhood Education
President’s Day and the History of Head Start
Head Start has been transforming the lives of Americans through 11 presidential administrations. In honor of President’s Day, we reflect on our history.
Early Childhood Education Compensation Must Address Racial Pay Gaps
The ECE pay gap remains a formidable barrier to a strong early childhood workforce that can effectively partner with children and families.
Facts and Impacts
Head Start works. Children make innumerable gains. These advantages appear immediately, last a lifetime, and positively impact generations.
Statement on Passing of Dr. Robert Cooke
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Sunday, February 2, 2014, Dr. Robert Cooke, a pediatrician who worked with Presidents John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson to create Head Start, died at age 93. The following statement should be attributed to Yasmina Vinci, executive director of the National Head Start Association: “Robert Cooke was a great visionary whose lifetime…
CDA Training Pathways
Academy
January 19, 2022
Professional Development Credential Instruction and Effective Practice Parents and Families Support Services Best Practice Early Childhood Education Workforce Instruction and Effective Practice Support Services Fall Spring Summer Winter Credentials Education Manager Live On-Demand
This program guides candidates through the entire CDA credentialing process. The self-paced coursework gives learners the flexibility to study on their own schedule while dedicated faculty provide one-on-one coaching and additional support to ensure all of our learners complete the entire CDA program.
Learn With Walden University
Come learn with Walden University as they join you in celebrating early education, young children, teachers, families, and communities. Every day, you support the academic and emotional growth of your students. Walden wants to support you with a webinar that will help you make your classroom an inclusive space where your students’ social and emotional…
Head Start Basics
Academy
January 19, 2022
Professional Development Course Instruction and Effective Practice Leadership and Management Parents and Families Program Operations Support Services Culture and Language Early Childhood Education Instruction and Effective Practice Parents and Families Program Operations Support Services Fall Spring Summer Winter Basics Education Manager Family Service Manager Health Manager New-Hire Onboarding On-Demand Online Yes
Available in Pre-Service Bundle
This course trains new and returning staff on the basics of Head Start—the program’s history, parent and family engagement, health policies, Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), and more!
Apprenticeships in Early Learning: Getting Started
Learn about two great early learning apprenticeships and start thinking about how you can build your own apprenticeship opportunity.