START Educating: Microlearning for Early Childhood Educators
Coming January 2027
Get a head START with research-based strategies and real solutions you can use in your classroom immediately. Built for new or overwhelmed teachers, START Educating is a bundle of five short, focused microlearning courses based on the START framework.
The START Framework
- Supportive Environments: Create safe, nurturing spaces where children feel like they belong
- Teaching with Intent: Plan purposeful experiences that support every child’s growth
- Active Learning: Engage children in hands-on, meaningful experiences that spark curiosity
- Relationships First: Build strong, respectful connections that support learning and development
- Talk & Interactions: Use responsive, back-and-forth communication to build language and connection
Benefits for Teachers
Take advantage of small breaks in your day with interactive microlearning designed for mobile devices.
See how real classrooms implement research-based solutions.
Improve your relationships and interactions with the children in your care.
Benefits for Directors
Reduce staff turnover by supporting teachers with quick professional development that helps them gain confidence.
About the Author
Michelle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Services. Her experience includes working as an early childhood teacher across age groups, as well as serving in leadership roles that supported early childhood educators and programs.
Throughout her career, Michelle has worked with thousands of early childhood educators and program leaders. She has designed and delivered hundreds of hours of professional development, provided extensive in-class coaching and technical assistance, and completed over 400 classroom quality observations using the Environment Rating Scales and CLASS tools.
Michelle’s work holds a deep respect for educators and a belief that meaningful professional learning should be practical, encouraging, fun, research-based, and directly connected to everyday classroom experiences.
