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America's childcare workforce is facing a growing crisis, with low wages, high turnover, and increasing staffing shortages threatening access to quality care. In this blog, Randy Bowman explores the far-reaching impact of the childcare workforce challenge on children, families, employers, and the broader economy, while examining why investing in childcare professionals is essential to building a stronger workforce and society.

The final post in our documentation series explains what counts as evidence for IACET accreditation, how to select exemplary learning events, and how evidence ties policies and processes together.

Part 2 of our documentation series explains what IACET Commissioners expect to see in process documents and SOPs, including required components, best practices, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Randy is a seasoned executive leader currently serving as the President and CEO of IACET, a non-profit accrediting body in the continuing education and training sector. With a focus on strategic vision and operational excellence, he effectively leads the organization to achieve its mission and goals.

With over two decades of experience in various leadership roles, Randy has a proven track record of driving organizational success. His expertise lies in aligning technological solutions with strategic objectives, ensuring operational efficiency and sustainable growth.

Standards shape the products, services, and systems we rely on every day—but not all standards are developed the same way. This article explores the key differences between consensus-based and non-consensus-based standards, including how they are created, why stakeholder participation matters, and the role standards development organizations (SDOs) play in building credibility, transparency, and industry trust. Readers will also learn how both approaches contribute to innovation, accreditation, and the advancement of best practices across industries.