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Am I Ready to Become an Early Childhood Trainer?
Many early childhood professionals reach a point in their careers where they begin to think about sharing their knowledge with others. Perhaps you have mentored new teachers, led staff meetings, conducted classroom observations, or found yourself answering questions from colleagues who seek your guidance. If so, you may be wondering: Am I ready to become…
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The Gap I Could Not Ignore
Throughout my career in early childhood education, I have had the privilege of working alongside hundreds of educators, administrators, coaches, mentors, trainers, and Professional Development Specialists. I have served as a child care program owner, director, coach, trainer, instructional leader, and professional development administrator. In these roles, I have been responsible for supporting the growth…
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Professional Development Specialists: Is It Time to Take the Next Step?
By Dr. Crystal S. Cooper, Ed.D. Professional Development Specialists: Is It Time to Take the Next Step? Several years ago, I found myself in a unique position. Throughout my career in early childhood education, I had the opportunity to serve in many roles, teacher, child care owner, director, coach, trainer, technical assistance provider, and workforce…
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Who Is Training the Trainers?
The Professional Development Gap in Early Childhood Education By Dr. Crystal S. Cooper, Ed.D. Throughout my career in early childhood education, I have worn many hats. I have been a child care owner, director, coach, trainer, Professional Development Specialist, technical assistance provider, instructional leader, and workforce development professional. Over the years, I have had the…
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5 Mistakes New Trainers Make
Many professionals enter training roles because they possess valuable knowledge, experience, and expertise in their field. Whether they are educators, coaches, mentors, consultants, Professional Development Specialists, or administrators, they often have a genuine desire to help others learn and grow. However, being knowledgeable about a topic and effectively training adults are not the same thing.…