Kindergarten Archives - Page 33 of 35 - Early Childhood Webinars

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

December 14, 2011

ECE Leader’s Guide to Effective Staff Development – How to Get Your Money’s Worth

Professional development is a big deal! It can cost a lot, is important for your staff, important to high quality early childhood education - and your license, funding or accreditation may depend on it.

Presenter(s):

Karen Nemeth

Topics :
Management, Staff Development

November 16, 2011

I’m an ECE Administrator! Now What? Scaffolding for Career Development and Program Improvement

Being the head of an early childhood organization is rewarding and challenging. You’ve worked hard to earn your place as a leader. So, what are your next steps? This webinar will help you explore the benefits of ongoing professional development. You will see how achieving a director credential links to accreditation, quality rating systems, and other tangible benefits for your program, as well as helping[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Kara Lehnhardt

Topics :
Career Development, Management, Program Quality, Staff Development, Supervision

October 26, 2011

Race to the Top- The Early Learning Challenge Program: What It Means to You

With the arrival of the new federal competition, Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge, early childhood programs are finally getting a seat at the table in conversations about education reform.

Presenter(s):

Lisa Guernsey

Topics :
Child Care Policy, Management

September 28, 2011

Creating a Nature-Based Culture in Your Program

In today's harried society, getting young children (and their adults!) outside and connected with nature offers many benefits. This session will explore five essential steps in creating a Nature-Based Culture in your Program.

Presenter(s):

Bethe Almeras

Topics :
Classroom Environment, Management, Nature, Outdoor Learning, Teaching Practices

September 21, 2011

ECE Program Contracts & Policies 101: How to Establish and Maintain Effective Business Relationships with Parents

Being a child care administrator or family child care provider can sometimes be like a high-wire tightrope walker. As the primary leader in your organization, you have to maintain a careful balance between nurturing open relationships with parents and establishing clear business guidelines and procedures. It may seen counterintuitive, but clear, well-implemented policies and contracts can actually pave the way for warm, caring professional relationships by establishing common ground right off the bat.

Presenter(s):

Tom Copeland

Topics :
Agreements, Business, Legal, Management, Policies and Procedures, Supervision

August 10, 2011

5 Simple Steps To Help You Manage, Motivate and Retain Great Staff

Discover a step-by step plan of action to help you manage, motivate and retain great staff. You’ll discover proven strategies to help you get the results you desire.

Presenter(s):

Julie Bartkus

Topics :
Management, Retention, Staff Development, Supervision

August 3, 2011

Define Your ECE Program’s Culture: Starting the School Year Right

Like societies, neighborhoods, and companies, all early childhood programs have their own cultures. But, we often don’t stop to think about the implications of our culture on children, families, and staff. What is your program’s culture? How is it defined? How is the culture communicated? Do you embrace and “live” your culture every day?

Presenter(s):

Lynne Kenney

Topics :
Management, Organizational Culture, Supervision

July 27, 2011

Firefighter or ECE Administrator? Putting Out Management “Fires” in Preschool Settings

This webinar, presented by Beth Engelhardt, a preschool administration veteran with 30 years of experience, will help you recognize the ways in which you contribute to the firestorm and how you can be proactive to prevent everyday problems and full-blown crises in your early childhood program.

Presenter(s):

Beth Engelhardt

Topics :
Management, Supervision

June 30, 2011

Creating Effective Learning Spaces for Early Childhood Cognitive Development

The session will focus on strategies to effectively set up interest or learning centers to foster cognitive leaning and engage children in active participation.

Presenter(s):

Ingrid Crowther

Topics :
Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Teaching Practices

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