The BAS Assessor Reliability Training provides an in-depth analysis of the items and quality indicators in the Business Administration Scale. This training is designed for individuals who want to ensure that the BAS assessments are valid, reliable, and administered consistently across programs. The training concludes with a reliability test and participants who are 85% or more reliable with the national anchors are eligible to apply for BAS Certification for an additional fee.

This interactive session will explore how early childhood educators and leaders can improve family engagement in their programs and communities. Dr. Abel will discuss evidence-based models to foster family engagement in early childhood programs and create and organizational culture that welcomes family participation in learning activities. Examples of cross-sector strategies for collaboration in communities will be presented. Participants will consider implementing policies and practices that honor differing family structures, involving parents in the decisions related to their children, and consistently soliciting feedback from family members about the quality of their experiences.