CENTER-BASED ADMINISTRATORS ONLY: This workshop is part of the Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs series, a business practice curriculum designed by The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance. The content and activities are designed to strengthen providers’ foundational knowledge of sound fiscal management and business operations. This module will focus on participants learning the value of marketing efforts that are focused both externally and internally. They will learn how to articulate the features and benefits of the program and understand how to use them as a marketing tool. Lastly, data will be explored on how to use it to inform marketing efforts in order to achieve greater success, become more cost-effective, and use time more efficiently. THIS PLUS WORKSHOP INCLUDES 4 QUALITY-ASSURED FOLLOW-UP COACHING SESSIONS. Program leaders attend a 3-hour workshop exploring effective practices related to internal and external marketing. In the weeks following the workshop, program leaders will engage in quality intensive coaching with the goal of reflecting on their current marketing practices and developing a marketing plan.

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This is a new professional learning experience that STARTS with the VIRTUAL 3-hour course on December 1st (9-12). There will be TWO CHOICES for follow-up supports, Group Reflective Experience and/or Individual Coaching. *QA hours will be available based on your follow-up experience and will be completed by 2/1/2023. 2/1/2023 is not a training or meeting date. Requirements of this course are the ability to participate in Live Zoom sessions.

Risk management is all about being proactive instead of reactive. It is our job to anticipate situations that can lead to injury, suffering and significant expense and then taking steps to reduce the chance of those situations occurring. This self-paced workshop will go through the types of risk management needed to operate an early care program safely as well as steps to take to implement risk assessments.

THIS IS A HYBRID EXPERIENCE TO BE COMPLETED ON YOUR OWN SCHEDULE. The self-paced course module will open beginning on 11/1/22. Requirements for this course are the ability to access email to receive directions and internet access to view video(s) and complete a reflection form within 30 days of class date. After the submission of the self-paced module, a PD Coordinator will reach out to you to reflect on the responses in the module and next steps.

“This module will encourage participants to take care of themselves by reducing stress and to optimize their effectiveness as early childhood educators. This captures the notion of teaching from the inside out—a phrase that highlights the importance of promoting core resilience skills among early childhood educators. Resilient educators are more capable of creating and maintaining nurturing, supportive, and effective learning environments while also prioritizing their own well-being.” THIS IS A VIRTUAL COURSE AND WILL NOT BE MEETING IN PERSON. Requirements of this course: • Ability to participate in a Live Zoom session OR view the recording • Ability to download and complete a participant workbook (Microsoft Word) and email the completed workbook to receive credit hours.

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THIS IS A VIRTUAL COURSE TO BE COMPLETED ON YOUR OWN SCHEDULE AND WILL NOT BE MEETING IN PERSON. The self-paced module will open 12/1/22-12/31/22. Requirements for this course are the ability to access email to receive directions and internet access to view video(s) and complete a reflection form within the allotted timeframe.

This self-paced module will focus on the importance of tracking income, expenses, meals and snacks, and hours worked. Participants will reflect on their current practices and identify areas and strategies for improvement. Following completion of the self-paced component, participants will meet with a PD Coordinator to discuss their responses and potential next steps.

THIS IS A VIRTUAL COURSE TO BE COMPLETED ON YOUR OWN SCHEDULE AND WILL NOT BE MEETING IN PERSON. The self-paced module will open 12/1/22-12/31/22. Requirements for this course are the ability to access email to receive directions and internet access to view video(s) and complete a reflection form within the allotted timeframe.

Self-control, working memory, and flexibility are skills that are constantly developing throughout our lives. These are also referred to as self-regulation and executive function skills. Deborah Leong explores the definition of these three skills, why they matter, their effects on learning and achievement as well as social skills, and tips on how to develop these skills in the classroom through play. In order to receive credit, participants must watch a lecture and fill out and return the reflection sheet.

THIS IS A VIRTUAL COURSE TO BE COMPLETED ON YOUR OWN SCHEDULE AND WILL NOT BE MEETING IN PERSON. The self-paced module will open 12/1/22-12/31/22. Requirements for this course are the ability to access email to receive directions and internet access to view video(s) and complete a reflection form within the allotted timeframe.

Stress is real and it can be toxic. We can counter the toxic effects by focusing on what we can control and by building core capabilities. This workshop uses videos and an online game to show us how making the changes we can make offers a positive response to stress and creates stronger communities.

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THIS IS A VIRTUAL COURSE TO BE COMPLETED ON YOUR OWN SCHEDULE AND WILL NOT BE MEETING IN PERSON. The self-paced module will open 12/1/22-12/31/22. Requirements for this course are the ability to access email to receive directions and internet access to view video(s) and complete a reflection form within the allotted timeframe.

This workshop will support family child care professionals to design a program mission statement using core values and focusing on the features and benefits of the family child care program.

THIS IS A VIRTUAL COURSE TO BE COMPLETED ON YOUR OWN SCHEDULE AND WILL NOT BE MEETING IN PERSON. The self-paced module will open 12/1/22-12/31/22. Requirements for this course are the ability to access email to receive directions and internet access to view video(s) and complete a reflection form within the allotted timeframe.

Development through the early years israpid and follows predictable pathways. Yet children learn individually, and learn and develop with their own styles a nd needs. Allchildren can benefit from individualizing in lesson planning, and it is the law for children with IEPs or IFSPS, formal Education Plans. This Professional Learning Experience (PLE) considers individualizing for all children with a focus on how to especially support children with a formal IEP or IFSP. The professional learning experience will end with one hour Group Reflective Practice (GRE).

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THIS IS A VIRTUAL COURSE AND WILL MEET ON ZOOM. Requirements of this course are the ability to participate in Live Zoom sessions (required for credit).