Preschool Archives - Page 36 of 38 - Early Childhood Webinars

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

May 18, 2011

Connect, Inspire & Empower Teachers Through Personal “Sticky Notes Storytelling”

“Sticky Note Storytelling” is a tool used by life coaches and CEO’s of organizations to facilitate personal growth and development and forge authentic and supportive relationships in an organization. It is a powerful process that leads people to self discovery and more meaningful relationships with others. This session will explain the process of “Sticky Note Storytelling” and how to prepare staff for the process.

Presenter(s):

Barbara Sorrels

Topics :
Management, Organizational Culture, Supervision

May 11, 2011

The CDA Credentialing Process & The Role of ECE Directors

If you have asked your teachers to get the CDA Credential, your responsibility has really only just begun. As the administrator, you must be a source of support and help to your staff as they earn a CDA. In this session, you will learn the best ways to be an advocate, mentor, and active participant in the CDA process.

Presenter(s):

Debra Pierce

Topics :
Credentialing, Management, Program Quality, Supervision

April 27, 2011

Building a Multicultural Multilingual Community in Your Early Childhood Program

Early Childhood Education Resources for Teaching Dual Language Learners http://www.languagecastle.com [email protected] Twitter: KarenNemethEdM Facebook: Karen Nemeth at Language Castle LLC Many Languages, One Classroom: Teaching Dual and English Language Learners Karen Nemeth 2009 – Gryphon House Meeting the Home Language Mandate: Practical Strategies for All Classrooms Karen Nemeth March 2009 Young Children One Child, Two Languages: A Guide for Preschool Educators of Children Learning[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Karen Nemeth

Topics :
Community Building, Diversity, Inclusion, Multicultural, Teaching Practices

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