About Dan Gartrell

Dan Gartrell was a sixth grade teacher in Ohio and a Head Start teacher for the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe in northern Minnesota. During the 1970s, Dan completed his Masters degree at Bemidji State University where he was a CDA trainer for the Child Development Training Program. Dan received his Doctor of Education Degree…

Guidance Matters Columns

Between 2005 and 2014 Dan Gartrell was the primary author of the “Guidance Matters”column in the YOUNG CHILDREN Journal. It is the first column of its kind in the journal. This journal is published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Annotated Guidance Matters Columns Annotated GM Columns

Dan’s Books and Videos

Dan has published five books on the subject of guidance, and the importance of guidance for children. You can browse and purchase his books below. Click on the photo of each book to purchase it through NAEYC or Redleaf Press or Amazon.com. Check out his newest one, A Guidance Guide for Early Childhood Leaders: Strengthening…