June 2013

While there is consensus among policymakers and practitioners about the importance of strong leadership in early childhood, few states have made leadership training a high priority in the implementation of their career development systems. Illinois stands out as a notable exception. For the past twenty years, the state has served as a shining example of a focused investment in the professional development of administrators of early childhood programs. The most well known is Taking Charge of Change™ (TCC).

Source: McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

Available at: http://mccormickcenter.nl.edu/taking-charge-of-change-report/