National Early Care and Education Workforce Center
About the Project: The ECE Workforce Center is designed to support the early childhoodworkforce by identifying effective policies and strategies through research and evaluation,translating lessons from research for practice, and supporting innovations in states andcommunities through technical assistance. The National ECE Workforce Center is acollaborative of six core partners: Child Trends, BUILD Initiative, Center for ... Read more
Delaware Quality Improvement System
As part of the Delaware early childhood system, DIEEC implements andinforms a continuous quality improvement system to support early care and education programsand professionals in achieving and maintaining Delaware’s identified quality indicators. Throughthe quality improvement system, DIEEC offers tiered technical assistance and professionallearning opportunities for all Delaware early care and education programs and professionals,including through ... Read more
1st State Family Child Care Conference
The fourth annual 1st State Family Child Care Conference will be held on October 11th at the Clayton Hall Conference Center in Newark, Delaware.
What Benefits Do Family Child Care Networks Bring?
DIEEC is honored to be featured in the National Early Care & Education Work Center‘s monthly newsletter, Research Snacks. Their latest issue highlights the vital role of family child care (FCC) networks, and the research includes an examination of our own initiative. The newsletter explores how staffed FCC networks provide crucial support to educators, from ... Read more
Leadership and Administration
Administrators gain tailored support to enhance program operations and leadership skills. With DIEEC’s guidance, leaders can create nurturing, effective environments for educators, children, and families.
June 2025
Welcome to the June edition of REACH. This month, we are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of our refreshed DIEEC website. This redesign aims to provide more efficient access to our professional development, technical assistance, and quality improvement resources, all organized to enhance your experience as you work to support young children. This issue ... Read more
X WHY Z Podcast: Workforce Collaboration
With guests Dr. Rena Hallam, interim dean of the University of Delaware’s College of Education & Human Development and professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, and Dr. Chrishana M. Lloyd, Research Scholar at Child Trends. We explore how the National Early Care and Education Workforce Center collaborates with a variety of ... Read more
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Quality Improvement Synopsis FY23
This synopsis provides an overview of DIEEC’s quality improvement initiatives, showcasing effective strategies and outcomes. It offers quick, actionable insights for educators, leaders, and program managers.
