Let’s Talk Quality

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06
May

Assessor Spotlight: Jill Kortright Wood

Welcome to the PA Program Quality Assessor (PQA) Team Spotlight feature. We hope you enjoy getting to know our team better!
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22
Apr

Reading Books: Choice or Chore?

How often do you require children to ‘get a book and read’? Do you notice that children avoid the book area in your room? Do the children choose books during free play? Do they have favorite books? What can you do to make reading engaging for children
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08
Apr

Assessor Spotlight: Angel Avery-Wright

Welcome to the PA Program Quality Assessor (PQA) Team Spotlight feature. We hope you enjoy getting to know our team!
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25
Mar

Encouraging Language Development in an Infant Room

How can you incorporate language development into your infant room? Diapering/toileting times: Discuss what you are doing as you change a diaper. “I am changing your diaper. I going to remove your pants and take off the dirty diaper.” Count the number of snaps on the onesies. Talk about 3-D materials hanging above the changing...
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11
Mar

Assessor Spotlight: Claribel Nieves Soto

Welcome to the PA Program Quality Assessor (PQA) Team Spotlight feature. We hope you enjoy getting to know our team better! Claribel Nieves Soto
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25
Feb

Helping Infants and Toddlers Learn About Nature and Science

When we think about teaching nature and science, we might imagine older children doing experiments or looking through microscopes. But did you know that even babies and toddlers can begin to explore the world of nature and science? It all starts with the materials we give them and the words we use.
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11
Feb

Assessor Spotlight: Ingrid Álvarez Russell

Welcome to the “Let’s Talk Quality” blog feature where we spotlight a member of the Pennsylvania Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Team each month. Have fun getting to know our team!
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28
Jan

Navigating Behavioral Challenges: Effective Strategies for Addressing Issues with Parents

Addressing behavioral challenges in students can be one of the most sensitive aspects of an educator's role. When behavioral issues arise, it’s essential to approach the situation thoughtfully and collaboratively, particularly when working with parents.
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31
Dec

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays from the PQA team!
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17
Dec

Assessor Spotlight: Barbara Bredall Searle

Welcome to the “Let’s Talk Quality” blog feature where we spotlight a member of the Pennsylvania Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Team each month. Have fun getting to know our team!
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