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Teacher and Pupil

Kentucky Public Preschool Workforce

This study provides insights into the compensation, benefits, professional development, and retention within Kentucky's early childhood education sector. The research utilized web-based surveys completed by a range of participants, including preschool coordinators and teaching staff. The surveys aimed to capture a broad spectrum of experiences and perceptions related to wages, benefits, work environment, and training.​

March 2020

The 2019 Kentucky's Public Preschool Workforce Study Report

Sherif, V., Rous, B., & Chapman, K. (2020). The Kentucky's public preschool workforce study. Lexington, KY: Early Childhood Research and Development Initiative, Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky.

March 2020

The 2019 Kentucky's Public Preschool Workforce Study Poster Presentation

Rous, B., Sherif, V., & Chapman, K. (March 2020). The Kentucky's public preschool workforce study.  Poster accepted as part of session Findings and Lessons from Five State Workforce Studies for the 2020 Child Care and Early Education Policy Research Consortium Meeting: Washington, DC.

June 2020

WAGES & HEALTH CARE BENEFITS INFOGRAPHIC: 

Sherif, V., Rous, B., & Chapman, K. (2020). The Kentucky’s public preschool workforce study. Lexington, KY: Early Childhood Research and Development Initiative, Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky.

©2016 by Early Childhood Research and Development Initiative.

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