Peter Pizzolongo is currently the Senior Director, Professional Development Solutions, at the National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC), and previously served as Director of the Analytical Support and Technical Assistance Services Division of CSR, Incorporated—a social sciences research and management support firm. He has over 35 years of experience as an author, faculty member, training and technical assistance provider, consultant, program evaluator, Head Start and child care agency administrator, and child care resource and referral director/counselor. Mr. Pizzolongo has authored or co-authored more than 30 publications, videotape and online programs, and other resources. He has conducted training programs on numerous topics, including child development, curriculum, developmentally appropriate practice, language development, health and mental health, nutrition, parenting, victim support, violence prevention, and program evaluation. Mr. Pizzolongo began his early childhood education career as a teacher of toddlers and preschoolers. He has served as a Head Start program center director, education coordinator, program director, and state training officer.
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