I love to reflect back on 1989 when I entered the early childhood field. I was living in what was called ‘base housing’, which is a term used on military installations where housing is provided to servicemembers and their families. One day I was babysitting my neighbors’ children and received a knock on my door. …
As a professor and academic advisor, I often meet with early childhood teachers to learn about their background and professional goals and tailor their learning plans accordingly. What I have learned throughout my career as an educator is that choosing your education path wisely can make all the difference. But that path looks different for…
This month, we would like to recognize five lesser-known children’s books by Black authors to celebrate black authorship in our field. Black authorship is important because it ensures that the voices, experiences, and stories of various black communities and cultures are recognized and that these experiences are depicted authentically. These texts help non-Black children explore…
Atlas Training is a CDA Training program in Child Development. It offers Competency-Based Education (CBE) to participants on an interactive learning platform and is an alternative to the traditional online model of watching videos and taking a multiple choice quiz to demonstrate knowledge. Participants enrolling in Atlas Training work through one module at a time…
As a professor and academic advisor, I often meet with early childhood teachers to learn about their background and professional goals and tailor their learning plans accordingly. What I have learned throughout my career as an educator is that choosing your education path wisely can make all the difference. But that path looks different for…
Being an early childhood educator is a rewarding career but can be extremely challenging. This year has brought a variety of new challenges because of COVID-19. Educators have had to restructure many aspects of their day to day interactions with their students. Since Atlas Training offers several learning choices on CDA Credential training, we have…
2020 has been a challenge for all of us. Parents, teachers, and students have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With a vaccine finally on the way, many see this as a light at the end of the tunnel. That’s why we must focus on the importance of early childhood education in 2021. Early…
Special needs learners are a special population of learners in our programs. Thanks to the self-advocacy of those with disabilities, as well as the advocacy of their parents, friends, and educators, our country has slowly evolved to be more responsive to the diverse physical, social, and cognitive needs of young children with disabilities. Due in…
