Posts by: Madelyn McConnell

One of the eight content areas assessed by the COR Advantage Assessment is social-emotional development. Social-emotional development is a critical foundation for success when children enter kindergarten. It helps children build the skills needed to manage emotions, form positive relationships, and navigate social environments. Children who are socially and emotionally prepared are better able to cooperate with peers, follow directions, resolve conflicts, and persist through challenges. These abilities support not only healthy interactions but also academic readiness, as children who feel safe, confident, and connected are more open to learning. A strong social-emotional foundation lays the groundwork for a positive school experience and long-term success both in and out of the classroom...

Summer is more than just a break from school. It’s an opportunity for growth, exploration, and connection. For children enrolled in the school-age summer program, the partnership with Texas A&M University creates a powerful platform for enrichment and engagement. This connection has the potential to be impactful...

Collaboration in early childhood education is crucial for creating supportive learning experiences that benefits many stakeholders including children, educators, families, and the community. Collaborations strengthen community partnerships and provides a consistent support system for children’s development. By working together, educators can better support children’s individual needs, implement effective teaching strategies, and provide a more enriching and personalized learning experience.  ...

Assessments Impacting High-Quality Learning Benefits  ...

Collaboration in early childhood education is crucial for creating supportive learning experiences that benefits many stakeholders including children, educators, families, and the community. Collaborations strengthen community partnerships and provides a consistent support system for children’s development. By working together, educators can better support children’s individual needs, implement effective teaching strategies, and provide a more enriching and personalized learning experience.  ...