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National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning
The National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (NCECDTL) is comprised of a consortium of organizations operating under a five-year grant aimed at impacting the training and technical assistance needs of Head Start and child care programs and systems. The goal of NCECDTL is to identify, develop, and promote the implementation of evidence-based practices that are culturally and linguistically responsive and lead to positive child outcomes across early childhood programs and to support strong professional development systems.
The Center's work will include, but is not limited to: professional development for the infant, toddler, and preschool workforce; evidence-based curriculum; early learning standards; effective transitions; screening and assessment; culturally, linguistically, and age appropriate practices; enhancing teacher-child interactions; supporting networks of infant/toddler practitioners; supporting children with disabilities (part C and part B); and using data to improve practice.
To learn more, visit the NCECDTL page on the ECLKC. Also, visit the topics under Education & Child Development, as well as School Readiness, Professional Development, and Culture and Language.
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Review research, resources, and explore examples of state efforts that can guide decision-making about suspension and expulsion policy decisions in Preventing and Reducing Suspensions and Expulsions in Early Care and Education Settings.
Explore strategies that help develop and support state articulation goals in Early Childhood Workforce: Career Pathway Goals and Strategies for Developing, Improving, and Evaluating Higher Education Articulation Agreements.
Find examples of state systems and policies that help support recruiting and retaining a highly qualified workforce in Staff Recruitment and Retention.
Review the 2016 Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) regulations on training and professional development and explore resources related to the six Professional Development System Framework components.
Discover how registries function and explore the data available through registries for states to track professional development achievement and refine their state early childhood workforce data systems in Early Childhood Workforce: Registries.
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This brief provides an overview of ECE apprenticeships and their components. It also offers...
This resource compilation includes COVID-19 resources for Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies and child care providers who care for children of essential workers and children with disabilities or special needs. It includes resources developed by the Office of Head Start, the...
This hot topic webinar explores strategies to allow the knowledge gained during trainings and other professional learning...
The National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning in partnership with the Office of Head Start is going “full STEAM ahead” with children and families. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) learning happens naturally everyday as children explore, play,...
This brief defines developmental screening and evaluation; highlights innovative and best practices; and...
The National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning in partnership with the Office of Head Start is celebrating the strengths of children who are dual language learners and shining a light on practices and resources to help promote and continue building on those strengths...
This overview document informs the development or enhancement of state and territory Infant/Toddler Professional Development systems. States and territories can access examples of credentials offered by a number of states. They can use the document to crosscheck their state or territory’s...
This resource was presented as part of the impact sessions at STAM 2018.
This resource was presented as part of the implementation sessions at STAM 2018.
Use this resource to support a diverse early childhood education workforce and help them serve the diverse populations of children and families in their communities. Explore related research, toolkits, and presentations. Find three state examples of ways to include diverse populations in...
