Reaching toward an Evidence Base for Reflective Supervision

Over the more than 3 decades that it has taken "zero to three" to become a field--actually the coming together of many fields--reflective supervision has evolved as the centerpiece in the attainment of high-quality, effective practice. However, there is little research evidence to support reflective supervision or practice as being central to the field's worldview. Despite the relative absence of research to support it, the field is nevertheless actively teaching about and practicing reflective supervision. This article provides a brief history of reflective supervision in the early childhood field, describes efforts currently underway to begin building an evidence base for reflective supervision, and provides ideas for future directions.