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The Influence Of Center Climate On Teachers' Emotional Support Of Children, Mccormick Center For Early Childhood Leadership
The Influence Of Center Climate On Teachers' Emotional Support Of Children, Mccormick Center For Early Childhood Leadership
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership Publications
Research suggests that emotional support improves children’s academic and social development. Children in classrooms characterized by emotionally supportive teachers and environments are less likely to exhibit problem behaviors, negative affect, and aggression.
Qualifications Of Illinois Head Start And Early Head Start Administrators, Mccormick Center For Early Childhood Leadership
Qualifications Of Illinois Head Start And Early Head Start Administrators, Mccormick Center For Early Childhood Leadership
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership Publications
In this Research Note, the McCormick Center released new workforce data on the qualifications of Head Start and Early Head Start administrators at the grantee and site levels. These findings are important since little is known about the qualifications of on-site leaders in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. While Head Start programs are supported by well-developed systems, administrators—especially site-level managers—must possess the knowledge and skills to implement effective systems and lead individuals for sustained programmatic success. The Spring 2016 Research Note summarizes findings of a study of Head Start and Early Head Start administrators in Illinois.