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Professional Development Catalog
(Operations and Administration)
All trainings can be adapted to meet your specific needs and can be presented in person or virtually.
Build Your Dream Team! Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining Outstanding Educators
Skilled and knowledgeable program staff are the key to having a quality program that leads to positive youth outcomes. In this session, we will discuss effective ways to use local resources to find and attract talent that fits the culture and needs of your program. We will also provide tips for improving the effectiveness of your interviewing process and ensuring that your onboarding practices prepare your new staff members for success.
Make Summer Shine with Effective Staff Preparation and Communication
Set your summer staff up for success! This session will cover practical approaches to ensure your team is well-prepared, informed, and connected, so they can provide a positive and seamless experience for children and families throughout the summer. Learn how strong communication and effective planning lead to a more engaged, confident, and successful summer staff.
Perception vs. Reality - Are your mission, goals, and objectives aligned for quality improvement?
We often think that our mission, goals, and objectives are aligned for success, but have you taken the time to review these with your staff? This session will have participants review key documents (mission, goals, and objectives) to determine if alignment is there for overall quality improvement. It is also important that these items are truly a part of the overall culture and not just words on paper.
Preparation + Communication = Staff Success
Hiring and retaining quality staff is essential to achieving program excellence. Join us as we discuss strategies for preparing your staff for success. We will address topics that include how to plan effective orientation procedures for new staff and how to conduct a needs assessment in order to provide ongoing professional development that reflects individual needs and promotes personal growth. We will also share suggestions for how to provide constructive feedback regarding individual performance goals. Positive communication between program leaders and staff will help your program employ best practices to meet the needs of the whole child.
Resolving Conflict with Professionalism and Purpose
Conflict is an inevitable part of any workplace environment, especially in collaborative settings. This training, Resolving Conflict with Professionalism and Purpose, aims to equip participants with practical tools and strategies to address and resolve conflict effectively. By fostering a deeper understanding of conflict dynamics, communication styles, and conflict resolution techniques, this session empowers individuals to transform challenging situations into opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation.
Share Your Story: Marketing Strategies to Sustain a Quality Program
You work hard to make your program the best it can be. It’s time to let people know about the great things you are doing! In this session, we will discuss strategies for marketing your program through both print and digital campaigns and social media. The more they know, the more you grow!
Supervising Staff through Effective and Positive Practices
Retaining quality teachers and staff is an ongoing challenge. Program leaders set the tone for the environment! Join us as we discuss qualities that improve the effectiveness of supervisors. We will discuss tips for successfully building collaborative teams, supporting staff, conducting staff reviews, and determining which professional development opportunities would be most beneficial to your team. By supervising staff through effective and positive practices, you will create a safe, respectful, and rewarding work environment for all!
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Record Keeping and Financial Management
Organization a problem? Join us for ideas about how to streamline your registration and record-keeping using programs such as Excel and Google Docs. Learn strategies for tracking income and expenses and managing budgetary constraints in a systematic way.
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