Program Evaluation

Engage in quality improvement. The McCormick Center offers professional learning, expert guidance, and support for program evaluation. Professional learning opportunities on the following three tools are user-friendly and designed to help you collect, analyze, and use data effectively to reach your quality improvement goals.

Assessor Information

Upcoming Reliability Trainings

Virtual and In-Person Learning Opportunities

Dive deep into program evaluation tools. Throughout the year and throughout the country, we provide reliability trainings and professional learning opportunities on the many Items included in the PAS, BAS, and ECWES. These professional learning opportunities are tailored for the audiences below.

Bring us to you.

Our reliability trainings and professional learning opportunities on Items from the PAS, BAS, and ECWES are available for contract. If we are not coming to your area soon, bring us there! Explore this list of our program evaluation professional learning opportunities. Then, contact us to get started.

Email us at PAS.BAS@nl.edu or    Contact Us to learn more.

In-person Learning Audiences

Center-based administrators

Using the PAS, learn how to reliably assess and improve early childhood leadership and management practices. Using the ECWES, learn the 10 dimensions of organizational climate, strategies for improving them in your early childhood program, and how to analyze an ECWES profile.

Click here to learn more about these opportunities.

Coaches, mentors, and technical assistance specialists

Explore how to provide technical assistance, mentoring, and coaching. Using the PAS, learn how to reliably assess and improve early childhood leadership and management practices. Using the BAS, learn how to reliably assess and improve the business and professional practices of a family child care program. Using the ECWES, learn how analyze an ECWES profile and provide training and support on organizational climate.

Click here to see some of the trainings we offer.

Home-based administrators

Explore our many professional learning opportunities specific to home-based program administrators.

“I just experienced a leadership and management assessment tool that could transform the way you see your business from the inside out.”
JAIME ODISTER, Michigan, PAS Reliability participant, TA Specialist/Mentor

Online Learning

Explore leadership and management best practices online. These online modules offer an engaging and interactive online professional learning experiences that provide you with an overview of the Program Administration Scale (PAS) or the Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS). Explore what each tool measures, practice scoring, and learn how to use it for improving your program. You may register for these modules at any time.

To learn more about the Early Childhood Work Environment Survey (ECWES) and access a video overview of this tool, please visit the website for EverBloom Learning.

Get Ready for the PAS — Online

In this online module, learn how formal assessment can help you identify strengths and target areas for improvement. You will spend time exploring what each item of the 2nd edition of the PAS measures, have the opportunity to practice scoring, prep for a formal assessment, and learn how to use the PAS-2 to create a program improvement plan.

Register

Get Ready for the BAS — Online

In this online module, learn how formal assessment of your business and professional practices can help you identify program strengths and target areas for improvement. You will spend time exploring what each item of the BAS measures, have the opportunity to practice scoring, prep for a formal assessment, and learn how to use the BAS to create a program improvement plan.

Register

 

Explore upcoming events.

Learn more or register for upcoming program evaluation professional learning events, such as PAS or BAS Reliability Trainings.

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Assessor Information

Certification and Recertification

Take your program evaluation skills a step further. Become certified to assess other programs. Certification is valid for two years and may be renewed through recertification.

Become a Certified PAS Assessor

Renew Your PAS Certification

Become a Certified BAS Assessor

Renew Your BAS Certification

Find Resources

Explore our online library. Find the latest program evaluation resources, including PAS and BAS Additional Notes.

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The individuals listed below successfully completed Assessor Reliability training on the Program Administration Scale (PAS). During the training they achieved reliability, went on to become Certified PAS Assessors, and have maintained that certification.

PAS Certified Assessor List

National Reliability Anchors

Bella, Jill (co-author PAS 3E)
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
Bella Mattina
Phone: 847.970.2342
Email: bellamattinaconsulting@gmail.com

Kelton, Robyn
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
Phone: 847.947.5698
Email: robyn.kelton@nl.edu

Steffen, Paula
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
Phone: 847.947.5136
Email: paula.steffen@nl.edu

Talan, Teri
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
Phone: 847.947.5060
Email: teri.talan@nl.edu

Williams, Yvonne
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
Phone: 847.947.5471
Email: ywilliams9@nl.edu

Alabama

Alford, Ciara 
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Phone: 205.348.1321
Email: calford@ches.ua.edu

Fields, Brandy 
Moundville, AL 35474
Phone: 205.348.1336
Email: bfields@ches.ua.edu

Head, Missy 
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Phone: 205.348.1324
Email: mhead@ches.ua.edu

Jones, Sherrie 
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: 205.348.1350
Email: sjones@ches.ua.edu

Rhinehart, Jasmine
Tuscaloosa, AL 34506
Phone: 205.914.3212
Email: mcmillanjasmine7@gmail.com

Richards, Tracy 
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: 205.348.2421
Email: trichards@ches.ua.edu

Arkansas

Barnes, Michelle 
Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: 479.273.3552
Email: mbarnes@hwccenter.com

Eddy, Amy
Farmington, AR 72730
Phone: 479.466.1583
Email: aeddy@astate.edu

Graf, Jacqueline
Eureka Springs, AR 72631
Phone: 479.244.0073
Email: jacy@gmail.com

Henderson, Rebecca
Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: 501.765.3702
Email: rhenderson@astate.edu

Kirkwood, Donna
Little Rock, AR 72202
Phone: 214.543.6284
Email: drdonnakirkwood@gmail.com

Lazenby, Paul 
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479.287.9815
Email: paullazenby@wacd.net

Menton-Ipsen, Mollie
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501.747.2695
Email: mmentonipsen@astate.edu

Mynatt, Dana
Batesville, AR 72501
Phone: 870.307.3083
Email: dmynatt@astate.edu

Newman, Shannon
Cabot, AR 72023
Phone: 870.972.3305
Email: snewman@astate.edu

Parks, Nichole
Sherwood, AR 72120
Phone: 501.941.3305
Email: nparks@astate.edu

Teters, Terri
Springdale, AR 72762
Phone: 479.790.2336
Email: tteters99@yahoo.com

Thompson, Cindy
Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: 501.920.2992
Email: cithompson@astate.edu

Yarberry, Julie
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Phone: 501.952.7733
Email: jyarberry@astate.edu

Yarbrough, Shaneil
El Dorado, AR 71730
Phone: 870.866.9513
Email: shaneilyarbrough@yahoo.com

California

Atkinson, Elvie
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: 559.265.3098
Email: eatkinson@fcoe.org

Banh, Linh Gia (Michelle)
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
Phone: 626.780.6841
Email: michellelinhbanh@gmail.com

Browne, Carole
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
Phone: 714.966.4331
Email: cbrowne@ocde.us

Bruno, Isidro
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: 559.519.8733
Email: ibruno@fcoe.org

Cid, Maria 
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: 559.265.3098
Email: mcid@fcoe.org

Keeler, Debbi
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone: 949.234.5347
Email: drkeeler@capousd.org

Kennedy, Bronwyn
Galt, CA 95632
Phone: 209.981.9982
Email: bronwynk1976@gmail.com

McClendon-Gourdine, Crystal 
Richmond, CA 94806
Phone: 510.205.0000
Email: cmcclendongourdine@gmail.com

Melendez, Estefania
Lynwood, CA 90262
Phone: 310.357.9079
Email: melendez.estefania@gmail.com

Roberts, Janet
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: 310.850.0932
Email: jan4kids@yahoo.com

Veich, Jeanne 
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
Phone: 530.227.2591
Email: jeanneveich@yahoo.com

Colorado

Brown, Geanina 
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Phone: 719.332.3904
Email: geaninabrown66@gmail.com

Lerner, Laura 
Denver, CO 80214
Phone: 303.339.6810
Email: llerner@qualistar.org

Ritter, Shirley 
Aspen, CO 81611
Phone: 970.920.5370
Email: shirley.ritter@cityofaspen.com

Visser, Malie
Denver, CO 80205
Phone: 303.339.6818
Email: mvisser@qualistar.org

Florida

Biles, Jennifer
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Phone: 813.318.2988
Email: bilesj@hillsboroughcounty.org

Reyes, Kristina
Tampa, FL 33618
Phone: 813.499.7925
Email: reyesk@hillsboroughcounty.org

Illinois

Gomez, Flora 
Chicago, IL 60636
Phone: 773.905.2440
Email: FGomez3@nl.edu

Notter, Tamara
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Phone: 331.643.3301
Email: tamaranotter@att.net

Steffen, Paula
Wheeling, IL 60090
Phone: 815.922.2870
Email: paula.steffen@nl.edu

Volpe, Barbara
Wheeling, IL 60090
Phone: 847.947.5132
Email: barbara.volpe@nl.edu

Kansas

Cain-Swart, Kelly
Wichita, KS 67212
Phone: 316.655.9196
Email: kelly@ks.childcareaware.org

Keller, Stephanie
Garden City, KS 67846
Phone: 785.477.0017
Email: stephkeller@ku.edu

McCorkle, Tanisha
Parsons, KS 67357
Phone: 785 477.0322
Email: tanishatroutt@ku.edu

Newton, Janet
Alma, KS 66401
Phone: 785.477.0322
Email: jrnewton@ku.edu

Pearson, Susan
Wichita, KS 67401
Phone: 620.271.8598
Email: susan@ks.childcareaware.org

Pishny, Jennifer
Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: 785.409.8863
Email: jennifer@east.ks.childcareaware.org

Thomas, Debbie
Girad, KS 66743
Phone: 620.238.3441
Email: debbie@east.ks.childcareaware.org

Michigan

Odister, Jaime
Detroit, MI 48206
Phone: 313.303.3787
Email: jaimeo@firstchildrensfinance.org

Sparks, Rae
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313.308.8030 x2308
Email: rsparks@matrixhs.org

Mississippi

Claiborne-Common, Shuronda
Jackson, MS 39206
Phone: 601.937.1072
Email: scommon@mccb.edu

Griffith Robin
Grenada, MS 38901
Email: robin.griffith4@gmail.com

Rutland, Tammy 
Jayess, MS 39641
Phone: 601.408.8388
Email: trutland@humansci.msstate.edu

Montana

Adams, Sarah
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406.444.3657
Email: sadams2@mt.gov

Ayers, Monica
Billings, MT 59105
Phone: 406.794.1883
Email: monicaayers5599@gmail.com

Beltz, Lucy
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Phone: 406.471.8614
Email: lucybeltz@gmail.com

Hayes, Shandi
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: 406.444.9467
Email: shandi.hayes@mt.gov

Kuehn, Joan
Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: 406.240.0930
Email: jhkuehn@gmail.com

Lester, Heidi
Glendive, MT 59330
Phone: 406.209.3976
Email: footheavyheidi@gmail.com

New Jersey

Smith, Connie F.
Glassboro, NJ 08028
Phone: 609.504.1763
Email: gphc@verizon.net

New York

Sweet, Heather
Menands, NY 12204
Phone: 518.426.7181 x347
Email: hsweet@cdcccc.org

North Carolina

Allen, Ashley
Summerfield, NC 27358
Phone: 336.580.0648
Email: ashleyallen@uncg.edu

Anderson, Catina
Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: 704.375.6697 x113
Email: canderson@childcareresourcesinc.org

McKeown, Cara
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Phone: 336.528.9206
Email: caram@smartstart-fc.org

Ohio

Dunzweiler, Heather
Toledo, OH 43604
Phone: 419.255.5519
Email: hdunzweiler@ywcanwo.org

Linnevers, Amber
Cincinnati, OH 45140
Phone: 513.703.0010
Email: alinnevers@hotmail.com

Oklahoma

Cornelius, Jana
Newcastle, OK 73065
Phone: 405.351.0178
Email: jcornelius@rainbowfleet.org

Manning, Melissa
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Phone: 580.239.2399
Email: melissa.manning@prodigy.net

Pennsylvania

Bredell-Searle, Barbara
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Phone: 484.599.1857
Email: barbre@pakeys.org

Glenn, Suzanne
Leesport, PA 19533
Phone: 610.781.4942
Email: suzannepglenn@gmail.com

Hickey, Brian
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 703.606.6992
Email: BQHickey@gmail.com

Long, Michelle
Tarentum, PA 15084
Phone: 724.265.1545
Email: micmal@pakeys.org

Merrell, Lauren
Glenside, PA 19038
Phone: 215.678.0735
Email: lmerrell@uac.org

Taylor, Musu
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215.399.6151
Email: Mtaylor2@uac.org

Wharton, Francyne
Glenolden, PA 19036
Phone: 484.844.3593
Email: francynew@comcast.net

Wilson, Lakia
Prospect Park, PA 19076
Phone: 484.246.6338
Email: instructstqar@gmail.com

Tennessee

Hamlet, Leslie
Cookeville, TN 38505
Phone: 931.372.6422
Email: lhamlett@tntech.edu

Washington

Niedo, Jasmin
Kenmore, WA 98028
Phone: 425.241.9887
Email: jones.jn@gmail.com

The individuals listed below successfully completed Assessor Reliability training on the Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS). During the training they achieved reliability, went on to become Certified BAS Assessors, and have maintained that certification.

BAS Certified Assessor List

National Reliability Anchors

Bella, Jill
Bella Mattina
Phone: 847.970.2342
Email: bellamattinaconsulting@gmail.com

Kelton, Robyn
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
Phone: 847.947.5698
Email: robyn.kelton@nl.edu

Steffen, Paula
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
Phone: 847.947.5136
Email: paula.steffen@nl.edu

Talan, Teri
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
Phone: 847.947.5060
Email: teri.talan@nl.edu

Williams, Yvonne
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
Phone: 847.947.5471
Email: ywilliams9@nl.edu

Alabama

Alford, Ciara
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Phone: 205.348.1321
Email: calford@ches.ua.edu

Barlow, Anna
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Phone: 205.348.1324
Email: aetatum@ches.ua.edu

Fields, Brandy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35474
Phone: 205.348.1336
Email: bfields@ches.ua.edu

Head, Missy
McCalla, AL 35111
Phone: 205.348.6726
Email: mhead@ches.ua.edu

Jones, Sherrie
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: 205.348.1350
Email: sjones@ches.ua.edu

Moultrie, Courtney
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: 205-348-1340
Email: cnmoultrie@ches.ua.edu

Rhinehart, Jasmine
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Phone: 205.914.3212
Email: jrhinehart@ches.ua.edu

Richards, Tracy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: 205.348.2421
Email: trichards@ches.ua.edu

Sudduth, Melissa
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: 205.348.1632
Email: mdsudduth@ches.ua.edu

Arkansas

Eddy, Amy
Farmington, AR 72730
Phone: 479.466.1583
Email: Aeddy@astate.edu

Kirkwood, Donna
Little Rock, AR 72202
Phone: 214.543.6284
Email: Dkirkwood@astate.edu

Knight, Jeri Lynne
Russellville, AR 7282
Phone: 479.223.7510
Email: Jknight@astate.edu

Lazenby, Paul 
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479.287.9815
Email: paullazenby@wacd.net

Mynatt, Dana 
Batesville, AR 72501
Phone: 870.307.3083
Email: dmynatt@astate.edu

Newman, Shannon
Cabot, AR 72023
Phone: 870.972.3305
Email: snewman@astate.edu

Teters, Terri 
Springdale, AR 72762
Phone: 479.790.2336
Email: tteters99@yahoo.com

California

Barahona, Naira
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Phone: 818.918.8383
Email: nbarahona@ccrcca.org

Collins, Betty
Palmdale, CA 93551
Phone: 661.789.1200
Email: bcollins@ccrcca.org

Faumuina, Julie
Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: 760.757.5120
Email: jfaumuina@fpcoceanside.org

Longoria, Maria
San Fernando, CA 91340
Phone: 818.717.1000 ext. 4204
Email: MLongoria@ccrcca.org

Melendez, Estefania 
Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone: 626.449.8221
Email: emelendez@optionsforlearning.org

Munoz, Alba 
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: 619.962.3153
Email: apchildcare@hotmail.com

Connecticut

Goldberg, Judy
Hamden, CT 06517
Phone: 203.506.4400
Email: judith.goldberg@ctunitedway.org

Goldburn, Tricia
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: 203.487.5217
Email: triciag@ctcercle.org

Lee, Jane
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: 203.892.9696
Email: jane@allourkin.org

Robinson, Tamesha
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: 203.487.5217
Email: tammyr@ctcercle.org

Florida

Brown, Annie
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813.999.0135
Email: abrown@elchc.org

Deras, Ruth
Tampa, FL 33543
Phone: 813.999.0134
Email: rderas@elchc.org

Illinois

Corral, Iris 
Wheeling, IL 60090
Phone: 847.947.5633
Email: icorral@nl.edu

Jackson, Susan
Girard, IL 62640
Phone: 217.622.4402
Email: Sjackson@4childcare.org

Kroiss, Rebecca 
Joliet, IL 62040
Phone: 815.741.1163
Email: rkroiss@childcarehelp.com

Notter, Tammy 
Joliet, IL 60435
Phone: 815.741.1163
Email: tnotter@childcarehelp.com

Steffen, Paula
Wheeling, IL 60090
Phone: 815.922.2870
Email: paula.steffen@nl.edu

Volpe, Barbara 
Wheeling, IL 60090
Phone: 847.947.5132
Email: barbara.volpe@nl.edu

Kansas

Cain-Swart, Kelly 
Wichita, KS 67212
Phone: 316.655.9196
Email: kelly@ks.childcareaware.org

Cochran, Amy 
Kansas City, KS 66101
Phone: 913.742.4188
Email: acochran@thefamilyconservancy.org

Field, Sherron 
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: 785.823.3343
Email: sherron@ks.childcareaware.org

Keller, Stephanie 
Garden City, KS 67846
Phone: 785.477.0017
Email: stephkeller@ku.edu

McCorkle, Tanisha
Parsons, KS 67357
Phone: 785.477.0612
Email: tanishatroutt@ku.edu

Newton, Janet 
Alma, KS 66401
Phone: 785.640.7754
Email: jrnewton@ku.edu

Pearson, Susan
Wichita, KS 67401
Phone: 620.271.8598
Email: susan@ks.childcareaware.org

Pishny, Jennifer
Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: 785.562.6468
Email: pishny@sbcglobal.net

Smith, Megan
Lawrence, KS 66046
Phone: 785.640.3573
Email: msmith77284@gmail.com

Thomas, Debbie
Girad, KS 66743
Phone: 620.238.3441
Email: debbie@east.ks.childcareaware.org

Michigan

Odister, Jaime T.
Detroit, MI 48206
Phone: 313.303.3787
Email: jaimeo@firstchildrensfinance.org

Sparks, Rae 
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313.308.8030 x2308
Email: rsparks@matrixhs.org

Montana

Adams, Sarah 
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406.444.3657
Email: sadams2@mt.gov

Ayers, Monica
Billings, MT 59105
Phone: 406.794.1883
Email: monicaayers5599@gmail.com

Beltz, Lucy 
Columbia Falls MT 59912
Phone: 406.471.8614
Email: lucybeltz@gmail.com

Hayes, Shandi
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406.444.9467
Email: Shandi.hayes@mt.gov

Kuehn, Joan
Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: 406.240.0930
Email: jhkuehn@gmail.com

Lester, Heidi
Glendive, MT 59330
Phone: 406.209.3976
Email: footheavyheidi@gmail.com

New York

Gonzalez, Yarimar
New York, NY 10175
Phone: 212.509.5592
Email: childcarenyc@liifund.org

Shea, Amy Keang
New York, NY 10175
Phone: 212.502.7605
Email: ashea@liifund.org

North Carolina

Allen, Ashley 
Summerfield, NC 27358
Phone: 336.580.0648
Email: ashleyallen@uncg.edu

Oklahoma

Cornelius, Jana
Newcastle, OK 73065
Phone: 405.351.0178
Email: jcornelius@rainbowfleet.org

Hall, Juanita
Meeker, OK 74855
Phone: 405.250.9478
Email: JuanitaLHall@ou.edu

Pennsylvania

Bredell-Searle, Barbara
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Phone: 484.599.1857
Email: barbre@pakeys.org

Glenn, Suzanne 
Leesport, PA 19533
Phone: 610.575.2745
Email: suzgle@pakeys.org

Long, Michelle 
Tarentum, PA 15084
Phone: 724.265.1545
Email: micmal@pakeys.org

Solomon-Tate, April
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Phone: 610.213.6218
Email: April.solomon-tate@firstup.org

Thomas, Kendra
Yardley, PA 19067
Phone: 267.974.5424
Email: kendra.thomas@firstup.org

Wharton, Francyne 
Glenolden, PA 19036
Phone: 484.844.3593
Email: francynew@comcast.net

South Carolina

Akers-Bellamy, Monica
Greenville, SC 29605
Phone: 864.520.4229
Email: akbellm@sc.edu

Tennessee

Hamlett, Leslie
Cookeville, TN 38505
Phone: 931.372.6422
Email: lhamlett@tntech.edu

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