What is Better Beginnings

The authors share the impact from trainings and free curriculum options offered to teachers, administrators, and parents on pedagogy in the early childhood classroom. The authors employ a mixed methods data collection process utilizing extant data to include pre- and post-tests and evaluations of trainers to support the findings of the research. Furthermore, the authors share strategies and implications for learning, access, and equity when professional development is offered in the synchronous online format. They highlight the importance of effectively shifting modalities to provide continuous accessibility to high quality trainings for adult learners. Creative instructional strategies focused on student engagement ensure that learning objectives are met.