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Increased demands for accountability in early childhood programs have led to a critical need for tailored, high quality training opportunities in leadership and program management. To meet this demand, ICF Early Education Institute™ experts Jacky Howell, Barbara McCreedy, Caroline Davis, and Jill Aviles are excited to offer this three-part series for directors and administrators of early childhood programs.
This series will provide a unique opportunity for directors and administrators to network and explore the critical issues of implementing a high quality early care and education program. Participants will strengthen their knowledge and skills to effectively lead and manage their programs.
Sessions
I - The Cornerstone of a Quality Program: A Leader with a Vision
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The purpose of this session is for directors of early care and education programs to explore how their roles as leaders influence the day-to-day and long-term success of their programs.
II - Managing My Program: Skills and Systems to Grow as a Manager and a Leader
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The purpose of this session is to explore a variety of management strategies and how they can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of early care and education programs on a daily basis.
III - The Heart of Working with Staff: Coaching and Mentoring That Recognizes Individuals and Grows Teams
Thursday, April 8, 2010
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The purpose of this session is to explore how the combined roles of supervisor and mentor/coach lead to successfully managing staff and enhancing program quality. |
Satisfies DC, MD, & VA requirements for Directors
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Attend all three sessions and receive CEUs from George Mason University
for an additional fee! |
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Location
1725 EYE Street, NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20006
ICF International's Washington, D.C., office is located on I Street between 17th and 18th Streets, within walking distance of the Farragut West Metro station on the Orange and Blue Line and Farragut North Metro station on the Red Line.
Instructors
Jacky Howell (Trainer)
Jacky Howell (MA) has been inspiring teachers
and directors through her seminars and workshops
for more than 35 years and she continues to share
her real-life stories that bring the strategies
in her trainings to life. In addition to her experience
as a teacher and administrator, Ms. Howell has
experience as a course instructor on a wide variety
of topics related to early childhood development,
curriculum, leadership and program management.
She also provides technical assistance and mentoring
to many early childhood programs. Ms. Howell is
also a presenter and keynote speaker at local,
national, and international conferences.
Poonam Ramgopal (Co-trainer)
Poonam Ramgopal (MEd) has a strong background
in early childhood education with a focus on qualitative
research and design. Her experiences encompass
child care, early education, and military child
and youth programs. Ms. Ramgopal has experience
coordinating and providing training and technical
assistance, participating in Head Start evaluation
projects, conducting inspections of military child
care programs, evaluating the effectiveness of
various childhood training projects, and developing
training materials.
Cost
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Registration per session - $125
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Register for all three sessions for $350 and receive a free two-hour individual consultation with one of our leadership coaches.
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Additional fee will be charged for CEUs.
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All sessions include a networking lunch.
Register Now
Participants are encouraged to register for all three sessions but have the option of registering for individual sessions. If registering for all three sessions, please choose ALL Sessions as the ticket type. To register and pay online:
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