Sun. 5 Apr, 2015
Mon. 6 Apr, 2015
Tue. 7 Apr, 2015
Wed. 8 Apr, 2015
Thu. 9 Apr, 2015
Leadership Retreat - Orlando, FL (Thu. 9 Apr, 2015 8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
April 9th, 2015 - Orlando, FL
(8am - 4pm)
Hilton Grand Vacations Orlando Resort
8122 Arrezzo Way
Orlando, FL 32821
T. (407) 465-2600
F. (407) 465-2612
*For help concerning room reservations,
feel free to contact NICCM directly (602) 476-1422
Training Schedule
THE NICCM 2015 LEADERSHIP RETREAT is structured to be a vision casting and TEAM building event. Whether attending solo or with a group, this day is guaranteed to be highly motivational and provide all participants with numerous takeaways that will positively impact their program.
LEARN: Learning is essential to continued success in an early education program. Early Education is a quickly changing Industry with ever shifting challenges. The successful administrator is also constantly learning and adapting to meet these challenges. The LEARN session will cover 10 Essential Qualities of the 21st Century TEAM Environment.
LEAD: A collaborative TEAM environment is imperative to a continued successful program. The LEAD session will focus on methods of leadership that will minimize turnover and increase TEAM and staff morale. Topics covered will include: Understanding the Nature of Influence in order to create “buy-in” and using these concepts to build your very own Leadership team that will behave like leaders.
GROW: Center growth and continued program growth are vital for the 21st century program. This session will highlight and target organizational growth. The focus will be on strategies to remove the attendance highs and lows of the program and bring consistent stability to enrollment and staffing.
Participants may earn up to 10 hours/1 CEU
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Fri. 10 Apr, 2015
NAC - Orlando 215 (Fri. 10 Apr, 2015 5:00 am - Sun. 12 Apr, 2015 5:00 am)
N.A.C. (National Administrative Credential)
Location/Hotel:
Hilton Grand Vacations Orlando Resort
8122 Arrezzo Way
Orlando, FL 32821
T. (407) 465-2600
F. (407) 465-2612
*For help concerning room reservations,
feel free to contact NICCM directly (602) 476-1422
Click here for Registration Information
Schedule:
CDA Fast Track - Orlando 215 (Fri. 10 Apr, 2015 8:00 am - Sun. 12 Apr, 2015 9:00 am)
CDA Fast Track
Location/Hotel:
Hilton Grand Vacations Orlando Resort
8122 Arrezzo Way
Orlando, FL 32821
T. (407) 465-2600
F. (407) 465-2612
*For help concerning room reservations,
feel free to contact NICCM directly (602) 476-1422
Course Content and Schedule
Class A: 8:00am -12:00pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
Introduction: CDA and the NICCM 3-Day CDA Fast Track
Documenting Professional Education - 8 CDA Subject Areas
Unit 1: Keys to Writing Statements
Competency Statement 1: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
Unit 2: Competency Statement 2: Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development
Unit 3: Competency Statement 3: Supporting children’s social and emotional development
Class B: 12:30pm- 4:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
Unit 4: Competency Statement 4: Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
Unit 5: Competency Statement 5: Ensuring a well-run purposeful program
Unit 6: Competency Statement 6: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
Saturday, April 11th, 2015
Directed Portfolio Lab: The Directed Portfolio Lab allows for individual consultation & one-on-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.
Class D: 5:30pm - 9:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
Unit 7: The professional philosophy statement
Understanding educational philosophies
Writing the professional philosophy statement
Continued individual consultations
Sunday, April 12th, 2015
Class E: 12:30pm-5:30pm (14 Hours/1.4 CEU's will be awarded for sessions C, E & G upon completion of the course)
Directed Portfolio Lab: The Directed Portfolio Lab allows for individual consultation & one-on-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.
Unit 8: CDA practice exam
Instructions on completing the process
Understanding the verification visit
Choosing your PD Specialist
The application process
Finding a Pearson Vue testing site
Monday, April 13th, 2015
Class G: 8:00am-12:00pm (Optional)(14 Hours/1.4 CEU's will be awarded for sessions C, E & G upon completion of the course)
Click Here to Register
Sat. 11 Apr, 2015
NAC - Orlando 215 (Fri. 10 Apr, 2015 5:00 am - Sun. 12 Apr, 2015 5:00 am)
N.A.C. (National Administrative Credential)
Location/Hotel:
Hilton Grand Vacations Orlando Resort
8122 Arrezzo Way
Orlando, FL 32821
T. (407) 465-2600
F. (407) 465-2612
*For help concerning room reservations,
feel free to contact NICCM directly (602) 476-1422
Click here for Registration Information
Schedule:
CDA Fast Track - Orlando 215 (Fri. 10 Apr, 2015 8:00 am - Sun. 12 Apr, 2015 9:00 am)
CDA Fast Track
Location/Hotel:
Hilton Grand Vacations Orlando Resort
8122 Arrezzo Way
Orlando, FL 32821
T. (407) 465-2600
F. (407) 465-2612
*For help concerning room reservations,
feel free to contact NICCM directly (602) 476-1422
Course Content and Schedule
Class A: 8:00am -12:00pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
Introduction: CDA and the NICCM 3-Day CDA Fast Track
Documenting Professional Education - 8 CDA Subject Areas
Unit 1: Keys to Writing Statements
Competency Statement 1: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
Unit 2: Competency Statement 2: Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development
Unit 3: Competency Statement 3: Supporting children’s social and emotional development
Class B: 12:30pm- 4:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
Unit 4: Competency Statement 4: Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
Unit 5: Competency Statement 5: Ensuring a well-run purposeful program
Unit 6: Competency Statement 6: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
Saturday, April 11th, 2015
Directed Portfolio Lab: The Directed Portfolio Lab allows for individual consultation & one-on-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.
Class D: 5:30pm - 9:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
Unit 7: The professional philosophy statement
Understanding educational philosophies
Writing the professional philosophy statement
Continued individual consultations
Sunday, April 12th, 2015
Class E: 12:30pm-5:30pm (14 Hours/1.4 CEU's will be awarded for sessions C, E & G upon completion of the course)
Directed Portfolio Lab: The Directed Portfolio Lab allows for individual consultation & one-on-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.
Unit 8: CDA practice exam
Instructions on completing the process
Understanding the verification visit
Choosing your PD Specialist
The application process
Finding a Pearson Vue testing site
Monday, April 13th, 2015
Class G: 8:00am-12:00pm (Optional)(14 Hours/1.4 CEU's will be awarded for sessions C, E & G upon completion of the course)
Click Here to Register