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How can I give constructive feedback to childcare employees?
07/28/2026Struggling to turn tense correction moments into growth that actually sticks? Clear, timely, and structured feedback keeps children safer, improves daily classroom practice, and strengthens staff retention. A practical next step is enrolling in Staff Supervision, Observation & Feedback or pairin... How can I give constructive feedback to childcare employees?
How Can You Build Leadership Skills Among Classroom Teachers?
07/28/2026Stronger teacher leadership turns everyday classroom challenges into opportunities for durable program improvement and staff retention. If you want practical steps that help experienced teachers lead teams, mentor peers, and lift instruction, consider starting with Effective Coaching & Mentoring... How Can You Build Leadership Skills Among Classroom Teachers?
How Can I Give Constructive Feedback to Childcare Staff?
07/22/2026Struggling to turn tense correction moments into growth opportunities for your team? Clear, timely, and structured feedback keeps children safe, improves classroom practice, and strengthens staff retention. Consider starting with Staff Supervision, Observation & Feedback and pairing it with Effe... How Can I Give Constructive Feedback to Childcare Staff?
How can I coach teachers without making them feel criticized?
07/28/2026Do your feedback conversations sometimes leave teachers defensive, quiet, or checked-out? If you want faster, more durable change in classrooms, shifting to strengths-based, practical coaching removes the sting of criticism while still improving daily practice — a skill every director and ment... How can I coach teachers without making them feel criticized?
More Money for Maryland Childcare Providers
08/04/2022Maryland is expanding support for child care providers with an additional $50 million in stabilization grants for programs that experienced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you plan to use grants for staff credentials or CDA training, ChildCareEd offers online courses such as CDA ... More Money for Maryland Childcare Providers
Empowering Maryland's Early Childhood Educators: The Maryland CDA Training Initiative
09/15/2023Empowering Maryland's Early Childhood Educators: The Maryland CDA Training Initiative The pursuit of excellence in early childhood education is a professional responsibility. Maryland's CDA Training Initiative provides targeted financial support and technical assistance to help educators complete t... Empowering Maryland's Early Childhood Educators: The Maryland CDA Training Initiative
Free Child Care Training: Courses, Certificates, and Career Support
06/16/2026Free or low-cost professional learning helps busy #providers grow skills, meet rules, and feel more confident. Good news: lots of free online courses, certificates, and funding options exist for people who work in child care. This article explains where to find them, how to use them, and how directo... Free Child Care Training: Courses, Certificates, and Career Support
What new child care news in Florida should providers know and how can training help?
05/12/2026Child care in #Florida is changing fast. This short article helps directors and #providers understand the most important new and upcoming news in the state and gives practical steps you can use today. Read on for laws, budget items, federal risks, workforce updates, and how training bundles can he... What new child care news in Florida should providers know and how can training help?
Maryland Child Care Scholarship Freeze: TCA, TANF, and SSI Exceptions Explained
05/04/2026Many child care directors are hearing about a federal review that paused some child care money. This article explains, in clear steps, what the Maryland situation means for your program and the families you serve. We focus on the most asked-about topics: who is affected, if TCA (Maryland’s ca... Maryland Child Care Scholarship Freeze: TCA, TANF, and SSI Exceptions Explained
Phonological Awareness
11/15/2022Phonological awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate the sound structures of language. Educators seeking targeted training can find relevant ChildCareEd courses such as A Guide to Effective Communication and Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act to support... Phonological Awareness
