Administration & Leadership
The two individuals who will provide monthly coaching to program leadership, on L&G and the program's continuous quality improvement plan (CQIP).
Meghan Johnson & Esther Pepin
Level 1: The professional development tracking system that early childhood educators or supervisors (level 7) of early childhood educators are enrolled in.
The Alaska System for Early Education Development (SEED) Registry.
The number of requirements in L&G Level 1 enrollment for Learning Environment, Adult-Child Interactions, and Child Outcomes.
0 or none
The number of requirements in L&G Level 1 enrollment for Family & Community Engagement.
0 or none
Positive and nurturing relationships are critical between children and caregivers. ECE programs provide a place for families to connect with other families and to a network of supports, and for children to make friends.
Family & Community Engagement
Level 1: Lead teachers and administrative/leadership team complete this training that provides an overview of Learn & Grow. (In level 2, assistant teachers complete it.)
Learn & Grow 101
Level 2: The training that provides an overview of Alaska's developmental goals for young children's skill and knowledge.
Introduction to the Alaska Early Learning Guidelines
Level 2: In partnership with their coach, a planning tool is completed in each classroom to inform this.
Classroom Action Plan (CAP)
The required training to support building family and community partnerships and engagement. (admin in Level 1, lead teachers in Level 2, assistants in Level 3)
Strengthening Families
Active engagement in continuous quality improvement takes specific dedication, leadership, support, and knowledge.
Administration & Leadership
Level 1: The program uses this process, outlined in an annual plan, to improve the quality of their program.
What is a Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQIP)
Level 2: This training provides an overview of Alaska’s Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators. (Lead teachers only)
Introduction to Alaska's Core Knowledge & Competencies (CKC)
Level 2: Each teacher works with this person to complete a plan to improve the learning environment, adult-child interactions, and/or child outcomes.
Relationship Based Professional Development (RBPD) specialist
Young children learn in the context of relationships. Adult and child relationships are critical to a child’s readiness for school and success in life. One of the identified “few and the powerful” quality indicators is the use of whole child evidence based curriculum and child assessment tools to fidelity. Learn & Grow introduces basic foundational training for teachers at Level 2 and then moves in Levels 3, 4 and 5 to training and supports focused on the fidelity use of curriculum and child assessment to meet the individual needs of all children in a classroom and to monitor their progress toward meeting highly held expectations and being prepared for kindergarten and later school.
Learning Environments, Adult-Child Interactions, Student Outcomes
Level 2: The program has this that describes the values, goals, and beliefs of the early childhood program.
Written philosophy statement
Level 2: The training that provides an overview of the 5 protective factors: Parental resilience, Social connections, Knowledge of parenting and child development, Concrete support in times of need, Social and emotional competence of children.
Strengthening Families
The planning tool that examines the environment provided to a child. (Extra Info: categories include Space and Furnishings, Personal Care Routines, Language and Literacy, Learning Activities, Interaction, Program Structure)
Environment Rating Scale (ERS)
ECE education is a profession. While experience is valuable to any profession, formalized education and training plays a key role. The ECE sector works to shape the minds of children for Alaska’s future. EC educator training, professional development, and related supports are pivotal to improving ECE program quality.
Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Qualifications & Professional Development
Level 2: The program administrator completes this which includes all Level 2 lead teacher trainings as well as a training on fiscal management and a training on human resources..
Alaska's Early Childhood Administrator Credential
Level 2: The introductory training on an MTSS approach to challenging behaviors and supporting children's social emotional learning.
Introduction to the Pyramid Model
The planning tool that examines high quality adult-child interactions. (Extra Info: categories include emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional support)
CLASS or myTeachstone CLASS
This L&G category outlines that in level 2 lead teachers take either the Introduction to Environment Rating Scale (ERS) OR CLASS.
Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Qualifications & Professional Development