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| Directors' Network News and Notes
January 2011 |
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Director's Challenge |
Foundations for Families
What do you think about us?
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If you take our survey, we'll thank you with 10% off any training in 2011! |
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Greetings!
Happy New Year!
She has predicted the big issues in 2011 for those of us who want to improve education programs from birth to third grade.
Do you agree with her predictions? What would you add to the list? Her perspective is national - what would you predict in your region or neighborhood?
Please continue to let us know how this network can serve you best. Thank you for the work you do.
Amy and Candace
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Career Opportunities for Directors and Administrators
Of course, we hope you love your job. It can be inspiring to consider the opportunities are available to smart, capable leaders in our region...
Bet Yeladim Preschool
Columbia Academy
Preschool Director
Learn more
In Virginia...
Fairfax County Government
Child Care Specialist III
Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation
Early Childhood Director
In Washington, DC...
Rosemount Center
Early Childhood Education Curriculum Manager
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TIP OF THE MONTH: Goal Setting
It's January and we are all setting goals and refining strategy.
This is what works for you:
- Get support from the Board.
- Include your Assistant Director and teaching staff.
- You can't do everything - rank order your ideas and focus on the ones at the top of the list.
- Revisit your goals regularly.
- Celebrate the small steps toward success.
TRENDS IN THE NETWORK: Here are just a few of your goals for 2011!
- Appreciate my licensing specialist more.
- Organize Parents' Night Out or something else that parents would like.
- Reign in my Parent Advisory Committee!
- Improve summer camp afternoon programming.
- I am not going to come in at 7 and leaving at 7 every single day in 2011!
- Work hard to keep great staff and only great staff.
- Hit budgeted enrollment numbers every month.
We are setting goals, too! PLEASE take this month's survey because we value your opinion and want to do great work with you this year. If you take our survey, you'll find a SPECIAL savings coupon code on the last page!
Take the survey, enjoy 10% off any training in 2011! |
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Out and About
Staying up-to-date and inspired...
Washington, DC
January 24-27, 2011
Washington, DC
February 12-15, 2011
February 16-17, 2011 |
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News You Can Use
Date: Jan 6, 2011
Source: The Wall Street Journal
By: Ron Winslow
An influential but now-discredited study that provoked fears around the world that childhood vaccinations caused autism was based largely on falsified data, according to an article and editorial published Wednesday in the British Medical Journal.
What are your favorite and most trusted sources of ECE news? |
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Lunch and Learn 2011 Series
Please join your peers for a series developed just for Directors and Program Administrators.
WINTER - Bookkeeping and Budgeting
SPRING - Organizing the Directors' Office
SUMMER - Biting in the Center: The Role of the Director
FALL - Creating a Positive and Productive Workplace in Our Centers
January 12, 2011
12:30-2 pm
Bookkeeping and Budgeting for Directors and Program Administrators
The children keep us motivated but our finances keep the center doors open! Our special guest speaker is both a CPA and the owner of two child development centers in Northern Virginia. She knows who we are, how our industry operates and exactly what we need to know to keep our books in good order.
March 16, 2011
12:30-2 pm
Organizing the Director's Office: Tips to Save Time and Reduce Stress
Our speaker has over 20 years experience as a leader in education and is a certified, professional organizer. She'll offer creative and practical ideas to help organize your desk, files and office. You'll leave feeling inspired and empowered!
Register now - space is limited June 15, 2011 12:30-2 pm
Biting in the Center: The Role of the Director
We regularly train teachers and talk to parents about responding appropriately to biting in early childhood classrooms. There is a critical role that the Director can and should play in individual incidents and systemically. Learn how to be the most appropriate, supportive and effective when dealing with this sensitive, timeless issue.
Register now - space is limited
September 21, 2011
12:30-2 pm
Creating a Positive and Productive Workplace in Our Centers
For teachers and directors, the differences between a positive and productive center and a negative and destructive can be ticked off readily: high absenteeism, lots of gossip, little trust, low motivation, cliques and zero teamwork OR few call-outs, collaboration, laughter and joy, solid energy, fluid and positive teams. What kind of center to you want to lead? Come share your strategies or gather ideas from your peers!
Register now - space is limited
This series is offered as a courtesy to our Directors' Network, directors and program administrators in the DC/VA/MD region, at no cost to you. |
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