Bella, J., & Bloom, P. J. (2016, May/June). Climate change: A bad thing? Using data to improve the work climate of your program. Exchange, 38(3), 96-99. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J., & Abel, M. (2015, May). Expanding the lens—Leadership as an organizational asset. Young Children, 70(2), 8–13. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (2014, July/Aug). Teacher induction: A lifeline for novice teachers. Exchange, 20–25. [Download pdf]
Talan, T., Bloom, P. J., Kelton, R. (2014). Building the leadership capacity of early childhood directors: An evaluation of a leadership development model. Early Childhood Research and Practice, 16(1), 1–14. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J., Jackson, S., Talan, T., & Kelton, R. (2013, June). Taking Charge of Change: A 20-year review of empowering early childhood administrators through leadership training. Wheeling, IL: McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, National Louis University. [Download pdf]
Kelton, R., Talan, T., & Bloom, P. J. (2013). Alternative pathways in family child care quality rating and improvement systems. Early Childhood Research and Practice, 15(2), 1–10. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J., & Hentschel, A. (2012, June/July). Everyday creativity: Spaces and places for ideas to flourish. Exchange, 10–18. [Download pdf]
Talan, T. (2010, May/June). Distributed leadership: Something new or something borrowed? Exchange, 8–10. [Download pdf]
Bella, J. (2008). Improving leadership and management practices—One step at a time. Exchange, 6–10. [Download pdf]
Fowler, S., Bloom, P. J., Talan, T., Beneke, S., & Kelton, R. (2008). Who’s caring for the kids? The status of the early childhood workforce in Illinois 2008. Wheeling, IL: The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, National Louis University. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (2007, Jan/Feb). Becoming a self-mentor. Exchange, 54–57. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (2005, July/August). Dedication doesn’t have to mean deadication. Exchange, 74–76. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J., & Bella, J. (2005, January). Investment in leadership training—The payoff for early childhood education. Young Children, 60(1), 32–40. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (2004, November). Leadership as a way of thinking. Zero To Three, 25(2), 21–26. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (2004, March/April). Thinking about your successor. Exchange, 10–12. [Download pdf]
Bella, J., & Bloom, P. J. (2003). Zoom: The impact of early childhood leadership training on role perceptions, job performance, and career decisions. Wheeling, IL: The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, National Louis University. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (2000). Images from the field: How directors view their organizations, their roles, and their jobs. In M. Culkin (Ed.), Managing quality in young children’s programs – The leader’s role (pp. 59–77). New York: Teachers College Press. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (1999). Building director competence. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 20(2), 207–214. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (1997, November). Navigating the rapids: Directors reflect on their careers and professional development. Young Children, 52(7), 32–38. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (1996). The quality of work life in NAEYC accredited and nonaccredited early childhood programs. Early Education and Development, 7(4), 301–317. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (1995, May). Shared decision making: The centerpiece of participatory management. Young Children, 50(4), 55–60. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J., & Rafanello, D. (1995, Winter). The professional development of early childhood center directors: Key elements of effective training models, Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 16(1), 3–8. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (1993, May). “But I’m worth more than that!” (Part 2). Implementing a comprehensive compensation system. Young Children, 48(4), 67–72. Bloom, P. J. (1993, March). “But I’m worth more than that!” (Part 1). Addressing employee concerns about compensation. Young Children, 48(3), 65-68. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J., & Sheerer, M. (1992). The effect of leadership training on child care program quality. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 7(4), 579–594. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J., & Sheerer, M. (1992). Changing organizations by changing individuals: A model of leadership training. The Urban Review, 24(4), 263–286. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (1992, Spring). The child care center director: A critical component of program quality. Educational Horizons, 70, 138–145. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (1989, Winter). Professional orientation: Individual and organizational perspectives. Child and Youth Care Quarterly, 18(4), 227–240. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J (1990, January). The child care center director: Policy perspectives on increasing requisite qualifications. Early Education and Development, 1(3), 185–204. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (1988). Factors influencing overall job satisfaction and organizational commitment in early childhood work environments. Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, 3(2), 107–122. [Download pdf]
Bloom, P. J. (1986). Teacher job satisfaction: A framework for analysis. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1, 167–183. [Download pdf]
