Effects of the Social Emotional Engagement Knowledge and Skills for Early Childhood Professional Development on Kindergarten Teachers’ Use of Student Engagement Strategies

This investigation explored the effects of the Social Emotional Engagement-Knowledge and Skills for Early Childhood (SEE-KS-EC) professional development program on kindergarten teachers’ use of student engagement (SE) strategies. It also explored the impact of participating in SEE-KS-EC on the teachers’ level of burnout, their sense of self-efficacy, and the relationship between the teacher and a neurodiverse student.