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May 23, 2012

Mentoring for ECE Staff – The Goldmine of Self-Sustaining Mentoring Practices

Exposure to role models and mentors is correlated with higher confidence, success rates, and ascension in organizations. Of course, this all sounds great, until it becomes another thing on your to do list! Guerrilla Mentoring, a proprietary process adapted by the award winning Hot Mommas Project (a global leadership venture), helps overcome this concern. Guerrilla Mentoring learning tools can increase confidence and key success factors[...] Full Description

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Kathy Korman Frey

Topics :
Management, Mentoring, Supervision

May 9, 2012

Teaching with Technology: Guidance from the NAEYC + Fred Rogers Center Joint Position Statement

Chip Donohue and Roberta Schomburg, Senior Fellows at the Fred Rogers Center, will discuss the revision process and their approach to the NAEYC and Fred Rogers Center Joint Position Statement on Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8.

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Chip Donohue

Topics :
NAEYC, Teaching Practices, Technology

May 2, 2012

Guiding Teachers to Use Teachable Moments in Early Childhood Settings

This session is sponsored by Hatch Early Learning Our focus with Teachable Moments in Early Childhood will enable leaders and administrators to build teacher awareness in regards to the endless teachable moments that occur throughout each day in your early childhood program. Jenne Parks, Content Specialist for Hatch Early Childhood, will lead a discussion on the subject of recognizing and taking advantage of the teachable moments that[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Jenne Parks

Topics :
Teaching Practices

April 4, 2012

5 Simple Steps for Progress Monitoring in Early Childhood Programs

Progress monitoring can be made simple and straightforward and have a big impact on improving outcomes for the children in your early childhood program. In this session you will learn the basics of progress monitoring and 5 simple steps to implement a progress monitoring approach that is easy to do, time efficient, and effective.

Presenter(s):

Dale McManis

Topics :
Assessment, Teaching Practices

April 1, 2012

Managing Risks in ECE: Preventing Legal Hot Spots from Becoming Lawsuits, by Tom Copeland and Holly Elissa Bruno

Do you worry that your actions as a child care administrator may encourage a parent to sue your program? This webinar will offer practical advice on how to reduce the risks of lawsuits. Two attorneys will help guide you through the legal maze to avoid illegal discrimination, maintain confidentiality, and establish policies and procedures to resolve conflicts.

Presenter(s):

Holly Elissa Bruno

Tom Copeland

Topics :
Legal, Management, Risk Management, Supervision

March 21, 2012

Staff Motivation – The Answers to Your Burning Questions About How to Motivate and Retain ECE Staff

Finding and keeping the best, most motivated teachers is a constant challenge for most early childhood program Directors. Once you find them, it’s critical to do everything you can to keep them engaged and motivated. The presenter for this session, Julie Barkus, has made it her life’s work to help program administrators learn techniques to maintain a high level of staff engagement and motivation. Year[...] Full Description

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Julie Bartkus

Topics :
Management, Retention, Staff Development, Staffing, Supervision

March 7, 2012

No More Spaces- How to Attract More Families to Your ECE Program in Our Digital Economy

Are you a child care director, administrator, or owner who struggles with using technology in your marketing to attract new families to your program? Join Kris Murray, President of Child Care Marketing Solutions, as she reveals proven strategies for how to effectively attract and enroll Millennial Moms in today's digital economy.

Presenter(s):

Kris Murray

Topics :
Business, Enrollment, Growth Mindset, Management, Technology

February 1, 2012

Modern ECE Professional Learning Communities: A Case Study from Mind in The Making

Soon after Ellen’s book Mind in the Making (MITM) was published in 2010, she found that groups were convening around the book in professional learning communities. Webinars and symposiums were being held, book clubs were forming, professional groups were studying the book to apply what they had learned, training was being offered, and Mind in the Making became the focus of conferences, websites, and chat groups.

Presenter(s):

Ellen Galinsky

Topics :
PLCs, Professional Development, Teaching Practices

January 18, 2012

3 Steps to Encourage ECE Teachers To Be Problem Solvers: Encourage Winners, Not Whiners!

New effective strategies can help you establish a "negativity free" zone in your program. A few simple-to-master steps will take you away from the realm of victims, back into the "can do" zone. Are you ready? Join us to learn 3 steps to clear the air and create a peaceful, positive environment.

Presenter(s):

Holly Elissa Bruno

Topics :
Management, Problem Solving, Staff Development, Supervision

January 11, 2012

How ECE Directors Can Develop and Lead an Effective Board of Directors

Running a successful Board of Directors is not an easy job and it doesn't just happen. It takes time, effort and planning. An organization's success can be greatly enhanced or dramatically improved by the contributions of a fully functioning Board of Directors. Boards and Program Directors' who build strong partnerships are able to lead their organizations to higher levels of performance and overall program success.

Presenter(s):

Barbara McCreedy

Topics :
Board Development, Leadership, Management

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