News and Recent Events
Coaching Matters: A Short View of ECA’s Recent Coaching Research
In recent years, a growing number of studies have concluded that coaching produces positive effects for teachers and children (e.g., Powell, Diamond, Burchinal, & Koehler, 2010; Warren, 2012 & Warren & Danzing 2015). These studies have led to more...
PRESCHOOL EXPANSION GRANT-EVALUATION
ECA has been selected to conduct a 3 year, multi-component evaluation of Maine’s Department of Education Preschool Expansion Grant (PEG). The grant targets 11 of the state’s Regional School Units (RSUs) to expand high-quality early childhood education to four-year-old...
Creating a Culture for Success in Maine
Congratulations to the Maine Department of Education for hosting a inspiring two day institute for the state's early education professionals. The institute's informative and interactive sessions provided all who attended new skills and tools to take back to their...
ECA Awarded Contract for Early Educators Leadership Institute
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care has selected Early Childhood Associates to host a Leadership Institute for Early Educators in the Spring of 2015. The state-wide Institute will consist of four in-depth professional development training...