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Teresa Byington

Professor, State Specialist

Office: (702) 222-3130
Fax: (702) 222-3100
Email: byingtont@unr.edu
Address: 8050 Paradise Road, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123-1904
Representing: Clark County - Las Vegas, Nevada
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Summary

Workforce Preparedness for Early Childhood Professionals Training Classes (online, virtual and in-person, Child Development Associate (CDA) educational coursework, QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) Environmental Rating Scale assessors and Internal QRIS Coaching Academy, Leadership Community of Practice, Early Childhood Trainer Professional Learning Community, Adult Learning Academy for new trainers in collaboration with the Nevada Registry, Nevada READY! Professional Development Program for Pre-K teachers and directors, and Reflective Strengths-based Coaching.

Education

B.S. Brigham Young University, 1983
M.S. Utah State University, 18987
Ph.D. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2013

Programs
Publications

Programs

Child Care Provider Training

The quality of care is greatly impacted by the education and work experience of caregivers. Cooperative Extension's Child Care Provider training improves a caregiver’s skills and knowledge.

Early Childhood Professional Development

Ongoing early childhood professional development that improves the knowledge, skills and abilities of child care providers working with young children. Trainings are approved by Nevada Registry and meet Nevada State Licensing requirements.

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Curriculum Materials
*Teacher and family connections curriculum: A supplement to the All 4 Kids: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit obesity prevention program.* Sigman-Grant, M, Van Brackel, A., Byington, T. and Lindsay, A. 2013, UNCE Publication CM-13-01
Fact Sheets
*Engineering in the Preschool Classroom* Children are natural engineers. Adults can help develop children’s beginning engineering skills by giving them things to build with and to take apart, asking questions, and providing them with safe opportunities and places to test out their ideas. In this fact sheet we focus on the engineering-related skills of building and construction, and movement and force. Weigel, D., Byington, T. and Kim, Y. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-19-04
*Science in the Preschool Classroom: Physical Science* Byington, T., Kim, Y., and Weigel, D. 2017, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
*Science in the Preschool Classroom: Earth Science* Kim, Y., Weigel, D., and Byington, T. 2017, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
*Science in the Preschool Classroom: The Living World - Animals and Plants* This fact sheet contains extensive information on how children can learn to be scientists at an early age by exploring different topics and ideas for the classroom. Weigel, D., Byington, T., Kim, Y. 2017, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-17-09
*Math in the Preschool Classroom Number Identification, Counting and One-to-one Correspondence, and Addition and Subtraction* In this fact sheet, we focus on the following number sense skills: number identification, counting and one-to-one correspondence, and addition and subtraction. Byington, T., Kim, Y., and Weigel, D. 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, FS-16-14
*Math in the Preschool Classroom Spatial relations, Geometry and Measurement* In this fact sheet we focus on three fundamental math skills — spatial relations, geometry (shapes) and measurement. Byington, T., Kim, Y., and Weigel, D. 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, FS-16-13
*Toddler Language Development* During the toddler years (12 to 35 months), children’s language development grows rapidly. Toddlers gain the ability to say words clearly, combine words into phrases, and express their needs and wants. Byington, T. and Kim, Y. 2015, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet-15-05
*Building Vocabulary* A variety of techniques can be used to promote the development of language and literacy skills in young children. Building a child’s vocabulary is a great way for parents and teachers to nurture children’s oral language skills and influences a child’s ability to comprehend written words in the future. Teresa Byington & YaeBin Kim 2014, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, Fact Sheet FS-14-07
*Interactive and Dialogic Reading* A variety of techniques can be used to promote the development of language and literacy skills in young children. Reading books together is a great way to nurture children’s early reading skills. Select books that have content that is interesting to young children and is age-appropriate. Byington, T. 2013, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-13-41
*Oral Language Development* The development of infants’ oral language begins as caregivers socially interact with them. Oral language includes speaking and listening. Young children learn about their world as they communicate with others. Byington, T. 2013, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-13-42
*Phonological Awareness* Phonological Awareness refers to the sound structure of spoken language. It is a broad skill that includes being able to hear and play with smaller sounds in words. Phonological awareness includes identifying and manipulating sounds. Byington, T. 2013, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-14-07
*Math in the Preschool Classroom Classification, Matching, Seriation and Patterning* In this fact sheet we focus on the math skills of classification, matching, seriation and patterning. Byington, T., Kim, Y., Nazarechuk, C., Weigel, D. 2013, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-16-12
*Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs* This factsheet explains inclusion in early childhood and programs that can have benefits. Byington, T. 2010, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-10-67
*Recognizing Developmental Delays in Young Children* This factsheet explain developmental delays in young children, concerns, and ways to recognize them. Byington, T. 2010, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-10-66
*Dando Lo Mejor A Los Niños: Berrinches* A Spanish fact sheet that provides information on children and tantrums. Byington, T. 2007, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-07-37
*Bridging the Miles* This special publication explores several ways families can help their children connect when deployment changes family life. Learn what to do before deployment, during deployment, and returning home from deployment. Byington, T., Brownell, T., Hayes, M, Bachman, B. 2007, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-07-10
*Giving R Best 2 Kids: Development & Behavior - Biting* This fact sheet explains the many things parents can do and say to kids when they start biting. Byington, T. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-81
*Giving R Best 2 Kids: Development & Behavior - Temper Tantrums* This fact sheet explains what should be done or said to kids that have temper tantrums. Byington, T. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-82
*Developmental Milestones For Infants* This fact sheet explains things that infants can do from birth to 12 months old. Kock, J. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-77
*Developmental Milestones For Preschoolers* This fact sheet explores the things preschoolers can do from age three to five. Kock, J. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-79
*Developmental Milestones for Toddlers* This fact sheet explains the many things toddlers can do from 12 to 36 months. Kock, J. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-78
*Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect* This fact sheet provides extensive information on recognizing child abuse and neglect by exploring ways to recognize child abuse. Learn more about physical and behavioral indicators, factors affecting them, and how to report child abuse. Kock, J. and Byington, T 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-25
*Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect* This fact sheet explores child abuse and neglect, types of maltreatment, reporting, perpetrators, and many more. Kock, J., Agao, V., Byington, T., and Martin, S. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-26
Journals
*Interrater Reliability of a Field-Based Preschool Movement Skills Assessment* To determine the interrater reliability of the Preschool Movement Assessment (PMA), a unique field-based movement assessment tool for use by early childhood professionals in preschool settings. Lindsay, A., Dyrek, A., Blitstein, J., Byington, T. & Sigman-Grant, M. 2018, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 50(10):1040-1045. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2018.07.007
*Healthy choices start early* Byington, T. A., Lindsay, A., Sigman-Grant, M. J. 2014, Journal of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, 69(5), 14-21
*Head Start families thoughts and beliefs about health, nutrition, and physical activity.* Byington, T. A., Lindsay, A. R., Loesch-Griffin, D., Brumett, S., & Sigman-Grant, M. 2013, National Head Start Association, NHSA Dialog, 16(3), 64-76.
*Influencing Head Start families thoughts and beliefs about health, nutrition, and physical activity.* Byington, T. A., Lindsay, A. R., Loesch-Griffin, D., Brumett, S., & Sigman-Grant, M. 2013, National Head Start Association, NHSA Dialog, 16(3), 160-164
*Preschoolers can distinguish between healthy and unhealthy foods: The All 4 Kids Study* This study determined changes in preschoolers' ability to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy foods and stated food preferences after participation in a nutrition education program. Sigman-Grant, M., Byington, T., Lindsay, A., Lu, M., Mobley, A., Fitzgerald, N. & Hildebrand, D. 2013, Journal of nutrition education and behavior, 03/2014, Volume 46, Issue 2
Videos
*Growth, Obesity and Energy Balance.* Lindsay, A. R., Sigman-Grant, M. J., Byington, T. A. 2014, UNCE Publication AV-14-01
*Children Are What They Eat.* Sigman-Grant, M. J., Lindsay, A. R., Byington, T. A. 2014, UNCE Publication AV-14-02