Snapshots and Reports
These “snapshots” and reports explore a particular topic related to early childhood education. These summaries are shared to inform and provide insights to support best practices.
Improved Learning Activities in Delaware Stars Programs
(November 2020)
This research snapshot examines improvements in observed classroom activities using baseline data from a 2005 study of early education programs and data collected from the state’s QRIS in 2017 and…
Improved Literacy in Delaware Stars Programs
(November 2020)
This research snapshot includes data from a 2005 baseline study and 2017 and 2018 Delaware Stars data in observed classroom literacy practices for infant/toddler, preschool, and family childcare settings.
Trends in Family Child Care and Center-Based Program Closures during the COVID-19 Pandemic
(November )
This research snapshot explores the operating trends of licensed child care programs in Delaware during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Improved Space & Furnishing in Delaware Stars
(November 2020)
This research snapshot utilizes baseline study and Delaware Stars data to draw comparisons in quality in space and furnishings for infant, toddler, preschool, and family child care settings.
Quarterly Data Reports
Presentations
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Trust is the most important leadership characteristic In WWFM: What Works For Me in Supervision. Prettyman, A. (Guest). LeadU at Children & Families First of Delaware. Anchor Podcast. (July, 2019)
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Using assessment data to inform curriculum planning. Smith, K. & Waters, H. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Promoting family engagement in family child care. Smith, K. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Screening Tool vs. Formative Assessment: What is the Difference? Potts, J. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Intentional Leaders: Stronger Teams. Potts, J. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Providing meaningful experiences for school-age children in family child care. Portlock, L. & Smith, K. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Interpreting and utilizing TS GOLD data. Ashe, I. & Farmer, L. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Using Facebook to promote and leverage your child care business. Nordmeyer, L. & Smith, K. Presented at the 2018 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2018)
