Workforce development
“The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay.” –Henry Ford, Founder of Ford Motor Company
Professional Development
Professional development is a vital investment in a program's most valuable resource- the staff. The time, energy and money that are invested in training and coaching for teachers, caregivers and family service practitioners produce a strong, competent and effective workforce.
Retention of a high quality workforce is a main focus for many programs and there are key elements that decrease turn-over and increase job satisfaction.
- Leaders- The culture a leader produces is one of the most powerful influencers of staff retention
- Career Pathways
- Training that connect to the work
- Performance Reviews
Consultation can provide on-site trainings/professional learning communities, webinars and consultation to develop a comprehensive and targeted professional development plan to support the effectiveness and retention of high quality staff
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Consultation Focus Areas
- Classroom Environments: ITERS, ECERS, CLASS
- Curriculum Implementation & Lesson Planning
- Observing and Assessing Children's Development
- Collecting and Using Data in Lesson Planning/Caregiving Experiences
- Health & Safety
- Classroom Management & Challenging Behaviors/Support Plans: Conscious Discipline, Pyramid Model
- Performance Standards-Early Head Start/Head Start
- State Developmental Standards/Head Start Early Learning Framework
- Caring For Our Children Basics
- Classroom Teacher Team Building
- Teacher and Staff Wellness
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