Making Quality the Standard

What does it really take to make sure every classroom in your center meets a high standard—not just once, but year after year? In this session, Dr. Nicol Russell, Chief Academic Officer at Teaching Strategies, and Michelle Salcedo, Director of Professional Development at Teaching Strategies, break down what quality looks like in early childhood programs and how leaders can build systems to support it across classrooms, teams, and even multiple sites.

Walk away with practical, research-based guidance on the following topics.

• What defines a high-quality early learning program—including environment, curriculum, assessment, teacher support, and family partnerships
• How to create consistent practices that support quality across age-groups and classrooms
• Tips for growing your program while keeping quality strong and consistent
• How accreditation tools like NAEYC, CLASS®, and CDA can help strengthen your program and show families and communities your commitment to excellence
• Smart, cost-effective ways to keep your standards high without stretching your budget too thin