UVA Research Survey on Efforts to Retain Maryland Early Childhood Educators
What We Do
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has engaged with a research team based at the University of Virginia (UVA) to conduct a Maryland Child Care Workforce Survey. Results from the survey will help MSDE gain insights into the early childhood workforce during a period of pandemic recovery. The questions will focus on topics such as financial wellbeing, compensation, and job satisfaction and retention.
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Project Information
Project Team: Allison Atteberry
Project Status: Active
Project Sponsor: Maryland State Department of Education
Here are some key details about the Maryland Child Care Workforce Survey:
- What? A 15-minute online follow-up survey designed by the University of Virginia and administered in collaboration with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
- Who? A purposive sample of current and former early childhood educators who were teaching or caring for children age 0-5 (not yet in kindergarten) in licensed MSDE child care sites around October 2023.
- How? Invitations will be sent to eligible early childhood educators via email or text. That email will contain a unique link for you to take the survey.
- Look Out For: Initial email invitations were sent the morning of Thursday, August 8th. The subject of the email will be “You're Invited: 15-Minute Survey for Current and Former MSDE Early Educators with Thank You Reward." The email will come from Alexis Washington ([email protected]).
- To Thank Early Educators for Participating: Invitees who complete the survey will instantly receive a $35 Thank You Reward card via email.
- Do I Have to Participate? No. Participation is voluntary.
Want More Info? Contact lead researcher Allison Atteberry at [email protected]. Please find a copy of the original survey consent form here: English, Spanish.