resources for PAS-3
The Program Administration Scale: Measuring Whole Leadership in Early Childhood Centers (PAS-3) is a valid and reliable tool that measures leadership practices in early care and education programs on a 7-point scale.
Whether you are a certified PAS-3 assessor, coach, or director, the following resources will provide you with more information for conducting informal or formal assessments, as well as building on what is in the PAS-3.
“These measures are intended to be used as benchmarks for growth rather than hammers for change.”
blogs and articles about the PAS by Jill
Included in the following section are a number of articles and blogs that have been written on the PAS over the years that you may find helpful in your work. The list is organized by PAS-3 Item number, with general PAS resources at the end. Keep in mind, some resources were written prior to the PAS-3 publication and may include information related to earlier PAS versions.
Item 1 Hiring and Orientation
Item 3 Staff Development and Professional Growth
Reflecting on Reflection: Reflection-in-action, -on-action, and -for-action.
Making it stick: Building a continuum of support for professional development.
Item 5 Benefits
Item 16 Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
Item 17 Family Communications and
Item 18 Family Support and Engagement
Item 20 Meetings and Shared Decision-Making
Item 21 Internal Communications
General PAS Resources
the book
Talan, T.N., Bella, J.M., and Bloom, P.J. (2022). Program Administration Scale: Measuring Whole Leadership in Early Childhood Centers. (3rd ed.). New York: Teachers College Press.
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"I was at a point in my career where I wanted to implement new techniques, but I was unsure how to suggest change in the work culture so I attended a Director’s Toolbox training series. I was not excited at first, due to attending many training and professional development cohorts that did not leave a lasting impression on me. The instruction and facilitation from Jill Bella was different! These were lively sessions with an emphasis on what leaders need! The interaction with peers and the delivery sparks innovation for all leaders that are trained by Jill Bella. I was able to bring many new methods to my work culture. All leaders should have an opportunity to attend a training facilitated by Jill Bella!"
– Marsha Payton-Martin, Pre-K Teacher, Chicago Public Schools and Former Associate Director, Gads Hill Center
Intentional leadership in your early care and education career can become a daily practice that you cultivate and grow.