" Twelve Essential Topics in Early Childhood is potentially a game changer as administrators learn by implementing well planned teacher training, developing new skills in coaching, and recognizing the potential of their expanded roles as mentor, coach, trainer, and pedagogical leader. A wonderful addition to both the novice and experienced administrator's tool kit." --Kay M. Albrecht, PhD, author, Social Emotional Tools for Life: An Early Childhood Teacher's Guide to Strong Emotional Foundations and Successful Social Relationships "I highly recommend this book of training sessions not only to trainers, but also to child care resource and referral staff and other specialists from all walks in early childhood. Twelve topics are completely developed for trainings, clearly presented, ready to use, and important in the field of early childhood. I truly gained a clear strategy for structuring my events with far more meaning and involvement after reading this book." --MaryAnn F. Kohl, author, educator, literary agent " Twelve Essential Topics in Early Childhood is an essential resource for early learning program administrators.

Designed to help center directors (and anyone else involved in teacher education) provide effective professional development, it offers a flexible, easy-to-use, and low-cost approach to staff development. A must-have professional development tool for administrators." --Sandra Duncan, EdD, author of Rethinking the Classroom Landscape.