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Nurturing Excellence: Developing & Retaining Talent in ECE

A comprehensive course designed to empower educators with the knowledge and strategies needed to cultivate a culture of excellence in childcare centers. Participants will explore effective leadership practices, professional growth opportunities, and staff retention strategies, equipping them to create positive and inclusive learning environments where every child can thrive.
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Course Info
CDA / NAEYC
Instructor
training HOURS
2 training/clock hours
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CEU
0.2 CEUs
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TARGET AUDIENCE
Adults, Administration
LEARNING OUTCOMES
  1. Participants will demonstrate an understanding of organizational leadership within the context of early childhood education, including the ability to define different leadership styles and identify qualities of effective leaders.
  2. Participants will develop strategies for setting clear expectations and goals, providing ongoing training and professional development opportunities, offering supportive feedback and coaching, and promoting collaboration and team building among staff members.
  3. Participants will learn techniques for creating a positive and inclusive organizational culture, recognizing and rewarding staff contributions, implementing work-life balance initiatives, and addressing challenges and concerns proactively to enhance staff retention.
  4. Participants will be able to reflect on key takeaways from the course and develop personalized action plans for implementing leadership strategies within their own early childhood education settings.
Bertelsen Education courses are internationally accredited through IACET.
This course counts towards the following CDA Core Competencies:
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6 - Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism
5 - Managing an Effective Program
This course counts towards the following NAEYC Standard(s):
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10 - Leadership and Management
6 - Staff Competencies, Preparation, and Support
Meet the instructor

Sammantha Boyle

Sammantha is basically a big kid in grown-up clothing, finding endless delight in viewing the world through the unfiltered wonder of children. Juggling the chaos and charm of being a mom to two little humans, she stumbled into a career in Early Childhood Education—thanks to her family for that unexpected plot twist. With a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, specializing in Early Childhood Education, Sammantha adds a touch of academic flair to her endeavors and has a passion for connecting the book smarts of early childhood education with the fun she believes working everyday in ECE should be.
Meet the instructor

Tiffany Turner

Tiffany has her Bachelors in Education from Penn West University of Pennsylvania and twenty years of experience in the early childhood education industry from an Infant Teacher to Multi Unit Leader. She is a bonus mama to two boys and has two little ones of her own. Tiffany is a proud mom, child and community advocate, and an avid learner!

See what other learners are saying about this course...

The tools given in this course really make planning out goals and achieving them easier. Writing them down and writing down the steps on how to achieve the goals and items needed to achieve them really helps me see exactly what needs to be done and if my goals are realistic.
Teacher, Florida
This course reinforce[s] my knowledge and make[s] me more confident and capable to be a leader of my center to guide teachers and provide service to my families.
Director, Florida
The course was a review for me, reminding me of the behaviors that leaders need to engage in to help staff grow.
Director, Florida
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