Mindsets about Language Learners
This PowerPoint seeks to debunk myths about language acquisition and use coaching language and questions to support shifts in teachers’ mindsets about language learners.
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Highlights from the Quality Compendium State Trends Towards Recognition and Support
Archived Webinar April 30, 2024
Hear about the latest highlights from the Quality Compendium which is sponsored by the BUILD Initiative and managed by Child Trends. This webinar discusses overall trends in the new 2023 Quality Compendium data, including the shift from rating to recognition and states’ approaches to continuous quality improvement.
Empowering the Early Childhood Workforce with the Environment Rating Scales Using LearnERS
Archived Webinar March 20, 2023
The ECE workforce is facing a staffing crisis and needs support. During this webinar, a panel of experts from Arkansas, New Jersey, and Rhode Island shared how they use LearnERS to support and empower the ECE workforce.
About BUILD
Report February 1, 2023
The BUILD Initiative is a national effort that advances state work on behalf of young children (prenatal through five), their families, and communities. BUILD staff partner with early childhood state leaders focused on early learning, health and nutrition, mental health, child welfare, and family support and engagement to create the policies, infrastructure, and cross-sector connections necessary for quality and equity. BUILD provides consultation, planning, and tailored implementation assistance, learning opportunities, resources, and cross-state peer exchanges. These efforts help state leaders improve and expand access to quality and promote equitable outcomes for our youngest children.