Early Childhood Coaching

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This webpage is designed for early childhood coaches contracted by Health and Human Services who provide coaching to early childhood programs across North Dakota.

It also serves as a resource supervisors, partners and stakeholders to better understand the goals, areas of focus and expectations for early childhood coaching statewide.

Our Goal

To unite early childhood coaches under a shared vision. Through this work, we ensure that:

  • Every coach is equipped to lead meaningful change.

  • Every early childhood professional receives personalized support. 

  • Every child benefits from high-quality early childhood experiences.

Together, we are building a more connected, consistent, and effective early childhood coaching system statewide.

Our Areas of Focus 

Improving the Quality of Early Childhood Experiences

We raise the quality of care statewide by using a coaching framework grounded in evidence-based practices. Coaches partner with early childhood programs to enhance health and safety practices, learning environments, inclusive supports, and overall program quality.

Supporting and Strengthening the Early Childhood Workforce

We invest in the workforce by providing ongoing coaching and support, access to specialized training opportunities, and connections to financial incentives and resources. 

Enhancing Compliance and Sustainability

We support programs in understanding and navigating licensing requirements, funding and subsidy systems, and implementing sound business practices that promote long-term sustainability.

Coaching Competencies

Coaching Competencies are currently under development by the Coach Working Group (CWG). The purpose of the CWG is to review and revise existing qualifications; adopt a competency framework; and design a comprehensive training program for individuals providing technical assistance to North Dakota’s early childhood mixed delivery system.

This group advises and makes recommendations towards setting these standards, thereby enhancing the professionalism and expertise of those involved and ultimately benefiting the children and families of North Dakota.

Coaching Resources