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. Full Description
Session Resources & Slides04/01/2012
Bruno, Holly Elissa
Author, Trainer, Advocate, Author, Professor, Keynote Speaker and Radio Host , Holly Elissa Bruno Keynotes & Teambuilding
View full profileManaging 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.Full Description
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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 […]Full Description
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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.Full Description
Session Resources & Slides02/08/2012
Siegel, Bob
National Director of Easter Seals Children's Services , Easter Seals
View full profileQuality ECE Inclusion Programs for ALL Children: Operating Standards for High Quality Inclusive Child Care
Have you ever wondered where to turn for help when you are faced with the challenges of providing high-quality education and care for children with special needs? If you have ever sought practical answers, you may have experienced a frustrating void. Easter Seals to the rescue!Full Description
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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. Full Description
Session Resources & Slides01/18/2012
Bruno, Holly Elissa
Author, Professor, Keynote Speaker and Radio Host , Holly Elissa Bruno Keynotes & Teambuilding
View full profile3 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. Full Description
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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. Full Description
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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.Full Description
Session Resources & Slides12/07/2011
Simon, Fran S.
Author/Consultant, Language Castle, LLCChief Engagement Officer, Engagement Strategies, LLC
View full profileSandbox Social Media: Early Childhood Educators Making Digital Connections
Join Fran Simon and Karen Nemeth, two early childhood educators who are also passionate about using social media in their work, for a webinar that will introduce you to surprising strategies and help you realize there's something for everyone in the social media sandbox. Full Description
Session Resources & Slides11/16/2011
Lehnhardt, Kara
e-Learning Initiatives Manager, North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc.
View full profileI’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 […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides10/26/2011
Guernsey, Lisa
Senior Advisor on Early and Elementary Education Policy, New America Foundation
View full profileRace 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. Full Description
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DAP + Tech in Early Childhood Classrooms: Best Practice Looks Like This
As early childhood educators, it's our goal to help prepare young children for the future: how to listen, speak, respect, engage, create, think, and reflect. We offer children concrete, hands-on experiences that encourage inquiry and investigation. Now, in the 21st century, we are looking for answers about how to integrate and use technology to enhance and augment practices that foster divergent thinking. Full Description
Session Resources & Slides09/28/2011
Almeras, Bethe
Education & Outreach Director, Head Start Body Start National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play
View full profileCreating 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.Full Description
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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. Full Description
Session Resources & Slides5 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.Full Description
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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? Full Description
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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.Full Description
Session Resources & Slides07/20/2011
Chester, Barbara
Executive Director, National Association of Elementary School PrincipalsPresident, National Association of Elementary School Principals
View full profileSeamless Preschool to Elementary Transitions: The Role of Elementary Principals in Creating Prek through Grade 3 Alignment
Now more than ever, elementary principals are aware of the role that they can play in supporting a continuum of learning from early childhood settings and actively engaged in communities and schools to help set the stage for academic success. Join Gail Connelly and Barbara Chester from The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) to begin a dialog about how principals and early childhood professionals can work together to smooth the seams between preschool and elementary school. Full Description
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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.Full Description
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