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

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.

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.

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