Teams at Education Development Center

Provides technical assistance and professional development to Rhode Island Pre-K classrooms and programs. Builds relationships with program staff, facilitates training, analyzes quality data, supports quality improvement planning, and assists with grant deliverables. The role requires regular in-person site visits, stakeholder collaboration, and knowledge of Rhode Island early childhood education systems.

Provides coaching, consultation, professional development, and technical assistance to Rhode Island early childhood programs. Develops research-based training materials on early childhood development, social-emotional learning, infant mental health, trauma-informed care, administration, and leadership. Facilitates adult and web-based learning, strengthens client relationships, and applies knowledge of Rhode Island childcare systems. Requires daily travel to sites throughout Rhode Island and bilingual English-Spanish communication.

Lead design of EMIS, data systems, and digital learning components for the national Teacher Professional Development Plan. Define CPD tracking fields, National Teacher Registry architecture, offline-capable and blended delivery models, mobile data portals, and radio-based CPD adaptations. Ensure interoperability with M&E indicators, produce functional specifications, and contribute written recommendations for an implementation-ready national plan suited to low-bandwidth, dispersed contexts.