Examining the Associations Between Infant/Toddler Workforce Preparation, Program Quality and Child Outcomes: A Review of the Research Evidence

Publication Date: May 9, 2016

Current as of: April 29, 2019

Introduction

This research review addresses the question:

What evidence do we have from the literature on associations between infant/toddler teacher and caregiver preparation (e.g., education, credentials, etc.) and quality of caregiving and child outcomes?

The review considers the role of educational attainment, degree type (e.g., concentration or major in early childhood or a related field), years of experience, and training. The brief concludes with implications for future research, as well as for policy and practice.

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Types:

Report , Brief

OPRE Research Topics:

Child Care , Head Start & Early Head Start

Projects:

Child Care and Early Education Policy and Research Analysis (CCEEPRA) Project

Topics:

Child Care , Early Childhood , Early Head Start , Head Start

Tags:

Child Development , Child Support , Communities , Cultural Sensitivity , Education , Eligibility , Grants , Partnerships , Poverty , Program Funding , Reporting , Research , Whole Family Strategies , Evidence-based Approaches