Research with Equitable Practice Advisory Group by Vanessa Maanao-French

Additional CDA Comments or Questions

vmaanao — 2024-07-05 21:23:30 UTC

Useful

2024-07-25 16:38:45 UTC

Just like Vanessa said -- that it is useful and used by agencies ... dogeared and with notes. That programs are using it to build and change thier practices to be more inclusive

Share examples of what it looks like in practice

2024-07-25 16:39:31 UTC

For programs to use them with intentionality to improve practices.

2024-07-25 16:39:39 UTC

Show how it can be used by various roles

2024-07-25 16:39:58 UTC

Living Document

2024-07-25 16:39:58 UTC

I hope the MCPs don't live on shelves - I hope they are alive and used well daily. I hope we continue to iterate on them as we learn more.

Training

2024-07-25 16:40:00 UTC

More connection with Regional Offices so that the T/TA can filter down to the programs

Hopes for MCPs

2024-07-25 16:40:14 UTC

Continued promotion, ways to chunk the materials into even more bite-sized resources for PD, etc.

2024-07-25 16:40:17 UTC

Think about how to make it relevant and actionable to different relevant groups (e.g., directors, teachers, families)

Hope that families are aware that they exist and that their program includes them in the practices that relates to the principles

2024-07-25 16:41:17 UTC

In systems building

2024-07-25 16:41:32 UTC

through leadership meetings and in teacher prep programs

Hopes for MCP

2024-07-25 16:41:46 UTC

In my role in higher ed, I am excited about how the MCPs can be embedded into coursework and the Prek-3 early childhood credential that we are developing. I shared the eclck link with my ECE colleagues as soon as it was shared : )

Educate

2024-07-25 16:42:02 UTC

Discussion Questions:
Educate more deeply about the importance of culture.

paradigm change

2024-07-25 16:42:40 UTC

my hope is that these practical tools support teachers to understand the benefits of multiculturalism in learning environments

2024-07-25 16:43:28 UTC

Keeping them alive.

2024-07-25 16:43:39 UTC

Offering trainings through iPD that could be used as a part of ongoing professional development -- especially around the areas of EXPLORE & NURTURE

Leaders becoming champions of different principles

2024-07-25 16:45:10 UTC

and being overall champions in bringing this to their teams, embedding it into their way of being

Implementation

2024-07-25 16:45:33 UTC

Helping staff implement this into their practices (embedded professional learning, not just workshops to build their knowledge of the MCPs

Highlight the tool

2024-07-25 16:45:33 UTC

Embed the tool as a resource that is used regularly in TTA work and having TTA demonstrate how program leaders can us the tool with their teams.

I hope that there is a way for each teacher and family who use the MCP to share their stories

cheska6 — 2024-07-25 16:46:49 UTC

Actively show how the MCP connects to current practice/frameworks that DTL shares already

2024-07-25 16:47:17 UTC

2024-07-25 16:47:19 UTC

Creating 1 page flyers that could be posted in programs

Make the MCP visible in all training - how does the training objective support specific principles

2024-07-25 16:48:05 UTC

Videos that can be shared with staff

2024-07-25 16:48:18 UTC

Connect the MCP to outcomes we want to see for children and families

2024-07-25 16:48:50 UTC

Linking to what teachers are doing

2024-07-25 16:49:00 UTC

Create trainings that provide relevant examples of how the principles apply to what is happening in the classroom

MCP 2:

2024-07-25 16:50:33 UTC

highlight & leverage existing practices that support MCP (so it's not necessarily a new thing)

Align training with the Multicultural Principles

2024-07-25 16:50:35 UTC

similar to how they are aligned with HSPPS, continuing embedding in support visits, really keeping it present at all times, connecting practices

Keep them alive as we train our staff - embed them into how we do work with children and families

2024-07-25 16:51:08 UTC

Tool for Self-Assessment

2024-07-25 16:51:36 UTC

Creating a tool that could be used by agencies to self-assess where they are in implementation and what next steps they want to take.

Social Media Campaign

2024-07-25 16:53:42 UTC

leverage OHS instagram

2024-07-25 16:54:05 UTC

promote via OHS social media

Head Start leadership in ECE

2024-07-25 17:00:09 UTC

might be a way to highlight Head Start's 60 years in 2025 as a leader (via MCPs)

Course navigators are necessary

2024-07-25 17:32:50 UTC

Staff need support to complete coursework including the building of their portfolio

Portfolio development supports are vital

2024-07-25 17:33:24 UTC

Bilingual option is important

2024-07-25 17:33:46 UTC

Having coursework available in Spanish would be a game changer for many programs

2024-07-25 17:33:46 UTC

Leverage the Coaching Companion

2024-07-25 17:34:03 UTC

I hope we can play with some ways to leverage the coaching companion in the courses so that a teacher's coach could follow along with their progress and provide support.

Home-based option coursework would be beneficial to support programs with multiple program models

2024-07-25 17:34:32 UTC

CC

2024-07-25 17:34:52 UTC

I think looping in coaches via coaching companion could really help give staff the onsite support to apply the learning and complete the portfolio.

Market the ways in which the CDA on iPD offers support for portfolio building and overall course completion

2024-07-25 17:35:14 UTC

Lead with the guide- highlighting key strategies to support scholar success

2024-07-25 17:36:03 UTC

Highlight that the courses are bundled, FREE, and asynchronous to create flexibility of use

2024-07-25 17:38:20 UTC

cheska6 — 2024-07-25 17:41:01 UTC

Ask previous CDA Subject Areas already completed

Supports for test taking

2024-07-25 17:41:40 UTC

Taking the tests embedded in the CDA process can create anxiety for some scholars. Considering ways to support - not just with content uptake, but feelings of anxiety with test-taking

for staff who need strong foundational ECE

2024-07-25 17:42:12 UTC

while they may not need a CDA (e.g., already have an associate's or bachelor)

cheska6 — 2024-07-25 17:42:49 UTC

What kinds of roles are being leveraged for this entry pathway

track & encourage course completion

2024-07-25 17:43:09 UTC

and / or if scholar's intent was to complete wholly or only a certain subject area

wondering about piloting this

2024-07-25 17:43:15 UTC

or possible discussions with programs about the factors involved in successful completion

cheska6 — 2024-07-25 17:43:18 UTC

What are education goals after CDA completion

Survey users - Portfolio development

2024-07-25 17:44:01 UTC

find how how the courses supported scholars to fulfill requirements for a portfolio -

understand barriers for non completers or MIA scholars

2024-07-25 17:44:08 UTC

and address supports to facilitate their access & completion

linkages w/ existing CDA programs in states/communities

2024-07-25 17:44:35 UTC

Can we measure confidence?

2024-07-25 17:44:38 UTC

How did courses support scholars to feel ready and confident to take CDA tests?

Make sure we broadcast the courses are open for all early learning educators, not just Head Start.

2024-07-25 17:46:54 UTC

What predicts completion? What supports are necessary?

2024-07-25 17:50:27 UTC