BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://niccm.com//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.23.20// METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:JCal Pro Calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Your online events calendar X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20260404T012052 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20210618T080000UTC-1387ggjEzG@https://niccm.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T012052Z CATEGORIES:Past NICCM Events DESCRIPTION:

CDA Fast Track \;

Location/Hotel: \;

Hampton Inn &\; Suites- Houston/Passadena< /p>\n

4741 East Sam Houston Parkway South

Passadena\, TX \;77505

(281) 998 -3300

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Course Content &\; Schedule: \;

Frida y\, July 23rd\, 2021

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Arrival and Check-In: 7:00am -7:15am (students must arrive and check-in 45 min before class)

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Class A: 8:00am -12:00pm \;(4 Contac t Hours/.4 CEUs)
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&n bsp\; \; \; \; \;Intr oduction: \; \; CDA and the NICCM 3 -Day CDA Fast Track \; \;

Un it 1: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Keys to Writing Statements

\; \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \;Competency Statement 1: \; \; Planni ng a safe and healthy learning environment

Unit 2: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Competency Statement 2: \; \; Advancing children’s physical and intellectual d evelopment

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Unit 3: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Competency Statement 3: \; \; Supporting children’s social and emotional development
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Class B: \;12:30pm- 5:30pm \;(5 Contact Hours/.5 CEUs)
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Unit 5: \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \;Competency Statement 5: \; \;Ensuring a well-run purposeful program
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Unit 6: \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; Competency Statement 6: \; \;Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
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Documenting Professional Education \;- 8 CDA Subject Areas
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Saturday\, July 24th\, 2 021
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Class C:12:00pm-4:30pm \; \;(13 Hours/1.3 CEUs \;will b e awarded for sessions C &\; E upon completion of the course)\n
Di rected Portfolio Lab: \; \; The Directed Portfolio Lab allows for individual consu ltation &\; one-on-one time with \;the presenter. \;Par ticipants will work on their portfolio and meet with the presenter to disc uss their statements and \;the documentation within their profe ssional portfolio.
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Class D: \;5:30pm - 9:30pm \;(4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
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\; \; \; \; \; Unit 7: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ;The Professional Philosophy Statement
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Sunday\, July 25th\, 2021
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Class E: \;12:00pm-4:30pm&nb sp\;(13 Hours/1.3 CEU's will be awarded fo r sessions C &\; E \;upon completion of the course)< /div>\n
~~D irected Portfolio Lab: \; \; \;~~The Directed Portfolio Lab allows for individua l consultation &\; one-on-one time with \;the presenter. &nb sp\;Participants will work on their portfolio and meet with the presenter to discuss their statements and \;the documentation within thei r professional portfolio.
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Class F: \;5:30pm-9:30pm \;(4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)< /div>\n
< strong> \; \; \; Unit 8: \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; Instructions on completing the process
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~~\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Understanding the verification visit~~
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\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;The application process
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&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Choosing your PD Specialist
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DTSTART:20210723T080000Z DTEND:20210725T203000Z SUMMARY:CDA Fast Track - Houston 721 URL:https://niccm.com/71-cda-fast-track/721-cda-fast-track-houston-721 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20210625T170000UTC-91122thCVZ@https://niccm.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T012052Z CATEGORIES:Past NICCM Events DESCRIPTION:
N.A.C. (National Administrator's Credential)
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Location/Hotel: \; \;
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Hampton Inn &\; Suites- Houston/Passadena
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4741 East Sam Houston Par kway South
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~~Passadena\, TX \;77505~~
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(281) 998-3300
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~~Schedule:~~
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~~Friday\, July 23rd\, 2021~~ \; \;
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Arrival and Check-In: \;4:00pm-4:15p m \;(Students must arrive and check-in at least 45 min before class starts )
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Session A: \;5:00pm-9:00pm \;4 \;Contact Hours / .4 CEUs \;(For Sessions taken individually earn up to 5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs by completing 1 Praxis question)
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Uni t 1: Fiscal Management \;
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Unit 2: Insurance for Your Center
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Saturday\, July 24th\, 2021 \; \; \;
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\n< div>Session B: \; \;8:00am-12:00pm \;4&nb sp\;Contact Hours / .4 CEUs \;(F or Sessions taken individually earn up to 5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs by com pleting 1 Praxis question)
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Unit 3: Hiring &a mp\; Teacher Orientation
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< span style='font-size: 12pt\; color: #000000\;'>Unit 4: Employee Handbooks &\; Evals
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Session C: \; \;1:00pm-5:00pm \;4 \;Contact Hours / .4 CEUs \;(For Sessions taken individually earn up to 5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs by completing 1 Praxis question)
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Unit 5: Center Management
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Unit 6: Child Development - The Essentials
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Sunday\, July 25th\, 2021 \; \;
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Session D: \;8:00am-12:00pm \;4 \;Contact Hours / .4 CEUs \;(For Sessions taken individually earn up to 5 Conta ct Hours / .5 CEUs by completing 1 Praxis question)
\n< div style='padding-left: 30px\;'>Unit 7: Dealing with Difficult Employees
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Un it 8: Administrative Leadership
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Session E: \; 1:00pm-5:00pm \;4 \;Contact Hours / . 4 CEUs \;(For Sessions taken ind ividually earn up to 5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs by completing 1 Praxis ques tion)
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Unit 9: The New Economy
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Unit 10: Train the Trainer
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Session F: \;Credential Praxis \;(25 Contact Hours / 2.5 CEUs)
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\;When attending the full conference\, each Session is worth 4 Hours/ .4 CEUs for a total of 20 hours for sessions A-E. \;Convert th e 20 contact hours / 2 CEUs from attendance in sessions A-E into the NAC ( which is worth 45 contact hours/4.5 CEUs) by completing the Praxis. \ ;Students will be assigned a mentor to advise them during the completion o f their project from home. Students also have the option of registering fo r tutoring to complete their praxis during the event\, at a future event o r to get additional help from home on their praxis. \;\n
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Optional Tutoring ($1 50) \; \;Students who elect to stay for tutoring will receive a list of materials to bring with them. \; The presenter will provide individualized assistance to each tutoring part icipant in order to help them put together and complete their Praxis. Tuto ring allows students the \;opportunity \;of compl eting their test and praxis at the event and \;leave having ea rned their certificate. \;Those who wish to participate in t utoring are advised to register for this service at least 3 days prior to the event to obtain a list of suggested documentation. Tutoring is usually offered on Saturday and Sunday of each event from approximately 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm.
DTSTART:20210723T170000Z DTEND:20210725T170000Z SUMMARY:NAC - Houston 721 URL:https://niccm.com/70-upcoming-credential-courses/697-nac-houston-721 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20200813T080000PDT-2981vGU1WJ@https://niccm.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T012052Z CATEGORIES:Past NICCM Events DESCRIPTION:
\;$119 ~~\; & nbsp\;Exclusive \;One Day~~ ~~Leadership Retreat~~
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with Bradley Smith
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July 29th\, 2021 - Orlando\, FL \;\n
(8am - 5pm) \;
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L ocation/Hotel:
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Drury Inn &\; Suites Orlando \;
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730 1 West Sand Lake Road
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Orla ndo\, FL \;32819
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(407 ) 354-1101
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Reservations 1- 800-325-0720 \;or \;www.druryhotels.com \; \; Group # 2417282
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THE NICC M 2020 LEADERSHIP RETREAT is structured to be a vision casting an d TEAM building event. \; Whether attending solo or with a group\, thi s day is guaranteed to be highly motivational and provide all participants with numerous takeaways that will positively impact their program. \;
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LEARN: \;< /strong>Learning is essesntial to continued success in an early edu cation program. Early Education is a quickly changing industrly with evers hiftling challenges. The successful administrator is also constantly learn ing and adapting to meet these challenges. \;
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LEAD: \;A \;collaborative TEAM environment is imperative to a continued successful program. \; The LEAD session will focus on methods of leadership that will minimize tu rnover and increase TEAM and staff morale. \; Topics covered will incl ude: \; Understanding the Nature of Influence in order to create “buy- in” and using these concepts to build your very own Leadership team that w ill behave like leaders. \; \;
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Grow: \;Center growth and continued program growth ar e vital for the 21st century program. This session will highlight and targ et organizational growth. The focus will be on strategies to remove the at tendance highs and lows of the program and bring consistent stability to e nrollment and staffing.
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REPEAT: \;T his session is at the foundation of what NICCM stands for\, which is havin g a personal commitment to continued growth and excellence. \; This se ssion will outline methods for establishing a personal growth plan and how to coach your staff to develop their own personal growth plan. \;&nbs p\;
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Participants may earn up to 10 hours. \;
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Click Here To Register Onli ne
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DTSTART:20210729T080000Z DTEND:20210729T170000Z SUMMARY:Leadership Retreat - Orlando\, FL 2021 URL:https://niccm.com/64-leadership-retreat-upcoming/683-leadership-retreat -orlando-fl-2021 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20210723T080000UTC-4290uVmw18@https://niccm.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T012052Z CATEGORIES:Past NICCM Events DESCRIPTION:
CDA Fast Track \;
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Location/Hotel: \;
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Drury Inn &\; Suites Orlando \;
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7301 West Sand Lake Road
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Orlando\, FL \;32819
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(407) 354-1101
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Reservations 1-800-325-0720 \;or \;www. druryhotels.com \; \; Group # 2417282
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~~Click Here To Register Online Now!~~
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Course Content &\; Sch edule: \;
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~~Friday\, July 30th\, 2021~~
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Arrival and Check-In: 7:00am -7:15am (students must arrive and check-in 45 min before c lass)
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Cl ass A: 8:00am -12:00pm &nb sp\;(4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
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\; \; \; \; \;Introduction: \; \; CDA and the NICCM 3-Day CDA Fast Track \; \;\n
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Unit 1: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Keys to Writ ing Statements
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\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Competency Statement 1: \; \; Planning a safe and healthy learnin g environment
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Unit 2: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Competency Stateme nt 2: \; \; Adv ancing children’s physical and intellectual development
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Unit 3: \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; Co mpetency Statement 3: \; \; Supporting children’s social and emotional development
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Class B: \;12:30pm- 5:30pm \;(5 Contact Hours/.5 CEUs)
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\; \; \; \; \;Unit 4: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Competency Statement 4:&nb sp\;Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
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Uni t 5: \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Competency Statement 5: \; \;Ensuring a well-run purposeful program
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Unit 6: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Competency Statement 6: \; \;Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
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Documenting Professional Education \;- 8 CDA Subject Areas
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Saturday\, July 31st\, 2021
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Class C:12:00pm-4:30pm \; \;(13 Hours/1.3 CEUs \;will be awarded for sessions C &am p\; E upon completion of the course)
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Directed Portfolio Lab: \; \; The Dire cted Portfolio Lab allows for individual consultation &\; one-on-one ti me with \;the presenter. \;Participants will work on their portfolio and meet with the presenter to discuss their statements and \;the documentation within their professional portfolio.
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Class D: \;5:30pm - 9:30pm \;(4 Contact Ho urs/.4 CEUs)
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\ ; \; \; \; \;Unit 7: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;The Professional Philosophy Statement
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\; \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Individual consultations
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Sunday\, August 1st\, 2021
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Class E: \;12:00pm-4 :30pm \;(13 Hours/1.3 CEU's will be awarded for sessions C &\; E \;upon completion of the course)
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Directed Portfolio Lab: \; \; \; The Directed Portfolio Lab allows for individual consultation &\; one-o n-one time with \;the presenter. \;Participants will work on their portfolio and meet with the presenter to discuss their statements and \;the documentation within their professional portfolio.
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Cl ass F: \;5:30pm-9:30pm \; (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
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~~\; \; \; Uni t 8: \; \; \; \; \; \; Instructions on completing the process~~
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< span style='font-family: Arial\;'> \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Understand ing the verification visit
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< span style='font-family: Arial\;'> \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;The application process
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\; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Choosing your PD Specialist
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\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Finding a Pearson Vue testing site \;
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Call (60 2) 476-1422 for More Information \;
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DTSTART:20210730T080000Z DTEND:20210801T203000Z SUMMARY:CDA Fast Track - Orlando 721 URL:https://niccm.com/71-cda-fast-track/722-cda-fast-track-orlando-721 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20210723T170000UTC-73032rxA8J@https://niccm.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T012052Z CATEGORIES:Past NICCM Events DESCRIPTION:
N.A.C. (National Administrator's Credential)
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Location/Hotel: \; \;
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Drury Inn &\; Suites Orlando \;
\n< p style='font-style: italic\;'>7301 West Sand Lake Road
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Orlando\, FL \;32819
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(407) 354-1101
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Reservations 1-800-325-0720 \;or \; www.druryhotels.com \; \; Group # 2417282
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~~Click Here To Register Onli ne Now!~~
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Schedule:
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Friday\, July 30th\, 2021< span style='font-size: 14pt\;'> \; \;
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Arrival and Check-In: \;4:00pm-4:15pm \;(Students must arrive and check-in at least 45 min before class starts)
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Sessi on A: \;5:00pm-9:00pm \;4&n bsp\;Contact Hours / .4 CEUs \;( For Sessions taken individually earn up to 5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs by co mpleting 1 Praxis question)
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Unit 1: Fiscal M anagement \;
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Unit 2: Insurance for Your Center< /span>
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Saturday\, July 31st\, 2021 \; \; \;
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Session B: \;& nbsp\;8:00am-12:00pm \;4 \;Contact Ho urs / .4 CEUs \;(For Sessions ta ken individually earn up to 5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs by completing 1 Prax is question)
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Unit 3: Hiring &\; Teacher O rientation
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Unit 4: Employee Handbooks &\; Evals< /span>
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Session C: \; \;1:00pm-5:00pm \;4 \;Contact Hours / .4 CEUs \;(For Sessions taken individually earn up to 5 Contact H ours / .5 CEUs by completing 1 Praxis question)
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Unit 5: Center Management
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Unit 6: Child Develop ment - The Essentials
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Sunday\, August 1st\, 2021 \; \;
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Session D: \;8:00am-12:00pm \;4 \;Contact Hours / .4 CEUs \;(For Sessions taken individually earn up to 5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs by completing 1 Praxis question)
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Unit 7: Dealing with Difficult Employees
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Unit 8: Adminis trative Leadership
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Session E: \;1:00pm-5:00pm \;4 \;Contact Hours / .4 CEUs \; (For Sessions taken individually ear n up to 5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs by completing 1 Praxis question)< /span>
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Unit 9: The New Economy
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Unit 10: Train the Trainer
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Session F: \;Credential Praxis \;(25 Contact Hours / 2.5 CEUs)
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\n\nOptional Tutoring ($150) \; \;Students who elect to stay for tutoring will receive a list of materials to bring with them. \;The presenter will provide individualized assistance to each tutoring participant in or der to help them put together and complete their Praxis. Tutoring allows s tudents the \;opportunity \;of completing their t est and praxis at the event and \;leave having earned their ce rtificate. \;Those who wish to participate in tutoring are a dvised to register for this service at least 3 days prior to the event to obtain a list of suggested documentation. Tutoring is usually offered on S aturday and Sunday of each event from approximately 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm.
DTSTART:20210730T170000Z DTEND:20210801T170000Z SUMMARY:NAC - Orlando 721 URL:https://niccm.com/70-upcoming-credential-courses/699-nac-orlando-721 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR

CDA Fast Track \;

Location/Hotel: \;

N.A.C. (National Administrator's Credential)

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with Bradley Smith

July 29th\, 2021 - Orlando\, FL \;\n

(8am - 5pm) \;

Participants may earn up to 10 hours. \;

CDA Fast Track \;

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N.A.C. (National Administrator's Credential)

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