Shayne B. Piasta|Laura M. Justice|Ann A. O’Connell|Susan A. Mauck|Melissa Weber-Mayrer|Rachel E. Schachter|Kristin S. Farley|Caitlin F. Spear
Effectiveness of Large-Scale, State-Sponsored Language and Literacy Professional Development on Early Childhood Educator Outcomes
The Ohio State University|The Ohio State University|The Ohio State University|The Ohio State University|The Ohio State University|The Ohio State University|The Ohio State University|The Ohio State University
current study investigated effectiveness largescale statesponsored language literacy professional development pd intended improve early childhood educators knowledge beliefs practices pd offered realworld context delivered atscale across state implemented independent contractor educators n 535 randomly assigned participate one three types pd 30 hrs language literacy pd presented workshop format 30 hrs language literacy pd plus monthly coaching pd alternative topics comparison baseline outcome measures collected independent research team determine pd effectiveness growth curve analyses showed little change educator outcomes 18month period differences among conditions evidence moderation educator classroom characteristics explanations lack pd impacts importance evaluating educational investments discussed