As Early Childhood Education tries to attract workers to the field, we know the elephant in the room is compensation. With the field facing high turnover rates and low job satisfaction, what are some success stories happening to support how people experience this career and receive compensation?
In this episode, our panelists will share their experiences with making the charge for courageous compensation and professional belonging strategies. Let’s make a bold charge for change and create a fulfilling career for all early childhood educators!
Featuring:
Harriet Dichter – Consultant and Technical Assistance Leader
Jamilah R. Jor’dan, PhD., Former Executive Director of the Illinois Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development (GOECD)
And host, Dr. Valora Washington, CEO & President, The CAYL Institute
Contact Information:
Harriet Dichter
Email: harrietdichter01@gmail.com
Dr. Jamilah R. Jor’dan
Email: phoenix33@ameritech.net
Dr. Valora Washington – CEO & President
Panelists:
Harriet Dichter – Consultant and Technical Assistance Leader
Jamilah R. Jor’dan, PhD., Former Executive Director of the Illinois Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development (GOECD)
Resources:
The New Early Childhood Professional – A Step-By-Step Guide to Overcoming Goliath (Teachers College Press)
Moonshot: Every ECE Job is a GOOD Job (CAYL Catalyst)
Smart START Illinois Grant Program
Great START Wage Supplement Program
Great START Wage Supplement Scale
Toward Pay Equity: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Wage Boost for Early Childhood Educators
New Jersey Communities United (NJCU)
Vermont Child Care Contribution
New Mexico Child Care Cost Model
Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming
“I Could Not Afford to Continue” Job Changes and Exits in Early Care and Education (CSCCE)