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Wed. 24 Jul, 2024

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Thu. 25 Jul, 2024

Leadership Retreat - Orlando, FL 2024 (Thu. 25 Jul, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

 $139   Exclusive One Day Leadership Retreat

with Bradley Smith

 

July 25th, 2024 - Orlando, FL 

(8am - 5pm) 

 

Location/Hotel:

Hilton Garden Inn - Lake Buena Vista

11400 Marabella Palm Court

Orlando, FL  32836

(407) 239- 9550

Reservations Hilton.com 

Call for assistance if there aren't any available reservations on the link. 

   

THE NICCM 2024 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 essesntial to continued success in an early education program. Early Education is a quickly changing industrly with evershiftling challenges. The successful administrator is also constantly learning and adapting to meet these challenges.  

 

LEAD: 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.
 
REPEAT:  This session is at the foundation of what NICCM stands for, which is having a personal commitment to continued growth and excellence.  This session will outline methods for establishing a personal growth plan and how to coach your staff to develop their own personal growth plan.  
 
 

 

 
 

Participants may earn up to 10 hours. 

  

Click Here To Register Online

 

 

Fri. 26 Jul, 2024

CDA Fast Track - Orlando 724 (Fri. 26 Jul, 2024 7:00 am - Sun. 28 Jul, 2024 7:00 pm)

CDA Fast Track 

Location/Hotel: 

Hilton Garden Inn - Lake Buena Vista 

11400 Marabella Palm Court

Orlando, FL  32836

(407) 239- 9550

Reservations Hilton.com 

Call for assistance if there aren't any available reservations on the link. 

 

 

Click Here To Register Online Now!

                            

 

Course Content & Schedule: 

 
Friday, July 26th, 2024
 
Arrival and Check-In: 6:45am -7:00am (students must arrive and check-in 15 minutes before class)

Class A: 7:00am -12:00pm  (5 Contact Hours/.5 CEUs)
      Introduction:   Overview of the Course   

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


Class B: 12:30pm- 5:30pm  (5 Contact Hours/.5 CEUs)
     
Unit 3:    Competency Statement 3:  Supporting children’s social and emotional development
      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

Documenting Professional Education - 8 CDA Subject Areas 


Saturday, July 27th, 2024
 
Class C8:00am-3:00pm (7 Contact Hours/.7 CEUs)
 (arrivals will be staggered, students will be scheduled in as early as 8:00am)
     
Class D: 4:00pm - 7:00pm (3 Contact Hours/.3 CEUs) 
 (dissmissal will be staggered, students will be dismissed throughout the evening)
 
 C & D Class Content
 Directed Portfolio Lab: The Directed Portfolio Lab allows for individual consultation & one-on-one time with the instructor.  Participants will work on their portfolio and meet with the instructor to discuss their statements and the documentation within their professional portfolio.
                 The Professional Philosophy Statement
         Individual Consultations - allows one on one with instructors
 
Sunday, July 28th, 2024

Class E: 8:00am-3:00pm (7 Contact Hours/.7 CEUs)

Class F: 4:00pm-7:00pm (3 Contact Hours/.3 CEUs)

 
E & F Class Content       
       Unit 7: CDA Practice Exam   
       Unit 8: Instructions on completing the process

                          Understanding the verification visit

                          The application process

                          Choosing your PD Specialist

                          Finding a Pearson Vue testing site 

     

Click Here To Register Online Now!

 

 

       Call (602) 476-1422 for More Information 

  

NAC - Orlando 724 (Fri. 26 Jul, 2024 4:00 pm - Sun. 28 Jul, 2024 5:00 pm)

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

Location/Hotel:  

 

Hilton Garden Inn - Lake Buena Vista 

11400 Marabella Palm Court

Orlando, FL  32836

(407) 239- 9550

Reservations Hilton.com 

Call for assistance if there aren't any available reservations on the link. 

 

 

Click Here To Register Online Now!

 

 

Schedule:

 
Friday, July 26th, 2024   
 
Arrival and Check-In:  3:45pm-4:00pm  (Students must arrive and check-in at least 1 hour before class starts)
 
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)
Unit 1: Fiscal Management 
Unit 2: Insurance for Your Center
 
Saturday, July 27th, 2024  
 
Session B:  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)
Unit 3: Hiring & Teacher Orientation
Unit 4: Employee Handbooks & Evals
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)
Unit 5: Center Management
Unit 6: Child Development - The Essentials
 
Sunday, July 28th, 2024   
 
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)
Unit 7: Dealing with Difficult Employees
Unit 8: Administrative Leadership
Session E:  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)
Unit 9: The New Economy
Unit 10: Train the Trainer
 
  
Session F:  Credential Praxis (25 Contact Hours / 2.5 CEUs)
When attending the full conference, each Session is worth 4 Hours/ .4 CEUs for a total of 20 hours for sessions A-E.  Convert the 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 an instructor to advise them during the completion of their project from home if they have questions. Students also have the option of registering for tutoring to complete their praxis during the event, at a future event or to get additional help from home on their praxis. 
 
 
Optional Tutoring $170 - includes tutoring binder  Students who elect to stay for tutoring will receive a list of documentation to bring with them. The presenter will provide individualized assistance to each tutoring participant in order to help them put together and complete their Praxis. Tutoring allows students the opportunity of completing their test and praxis at the event and leave having earned their certificate. Those who wish to participate in tutoring are advised to register for this service at least 3 days before the event in order to arrive prepared for tutoring. Tutoring is usually offered on Saturday and Sunday of each event from approximately 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm.

Sat. 27 Jul, 2024

CDA Fast Track - Orlando 724 (Fri. 26 Jul, 2024 7:00 am - Sun. 28 Jul, 2024 7:00 pm)

CDA Fast Track 

Location/Hotel: 

Hilton Garden Inn - Lake Buena Vista 

11400 Marabella Palm Court

Orlando, FL  32836

(407) 239- 9550

Reservations Hilton.com 

Call for assistance if there aren't any available reservations on the link. 

 

 

Click Here To Register Online Now!

                            

 

Course Content & Schedule: 

 
Friday, July 26th, 2024
 
Arrival and Check-In: 6:45am -7:00am (students must arrive and check-in 15 minutes before class)

Class A: 7:00am -12:00pm  (5 Contact Hours/.5 CEUs)
      Introduction:   Overview of the Course   

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


Class B: 12:30pm- 5:30pm  (5 Contact Hours/.5 CEUs)
     
Unit 3:    Competency Statement 3:  Supporting children’s social and emotional development
      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

Documenting Professional Education - 8 CDA Subject Areas 


Saturday, July 27th, 2024
 
Class C8:00am-3:00pm (7 Contact Hours/.7 CEUs)
 (arrivals will be staggered, students will be scheduled in as early as 8:00am)
     
Class D: 4:00pm - 7:00pm (3 Contact Hours/.3 CEUs) 
 (dissmissal will be staggered, students will be dismissed throughout the evening)
 
 C & D Class Content
 Directed Portfolio Lab: The Directed Portfolio Lab allows for individual consultation & one-on-one time with the instructor.  Participants will work on their portfolio and meet with the instructor to discuss their statements and the documentation within their professional portfolio.
                 The Professional Philosophy Statement
         Individual Consultations - allows one on one with instructors
 
Sunday, July 28th, 2024

Class E: 8:00am-3:00pm (7 Contact Hours/.7 CEUs)

Class F: 4:00pm-7:00pm (3 Contact Hours/.3 CEUs)

 
E & F Class Content       
       Unit 7: CDA Practice Exam   
       Unit 8: Instructions on completing the process

                          Understanding the verification visit

                          The application process

                          Choosing your PD Specialist

                          Finding a Pearson Vue testing site 

     

Click Here To Register Online Now!

 

 

       Call (602) 476-1422 for More Information 

  

NAC - Orlando 724 (Fri. 26 Jul, 2024 4:00 pm - Sun. 28 Jul, 2024 5:00 pm)

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

Location/Hotel:  

 

Hilton Garden Inn - Lake Buena Vista 

11400 Marabella Palm Court

Orlando, FL  32836

(407) 239- 9550

Reservations Hilton.com 

Call for assistance if there aren't any available reservations on the link. 

 

 

Click Here To Register Online Now!

 

 

Schedule:

 
Friday, July 26th, 2024   
 
Arrival and Check-In:  3:45pm-4:00pm  (Students must arrive and check-in at least 1 hour before class starts)
 
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)
Unit 1: Fiscal Management 
Unit 2: Insurance for Your Center
 
Saturday, July 27th, 2024  
 
Session B:  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)
Unit 3: Hiring & Teacher Orientation
Unit 4: Employee Handbooks & Evals
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)
Unit 5: Center Management
Unit 6: Child Development - The Essentials
 
Sunday, July 28th, 2024   
 
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)
Unit 7: Dealing with Difficult Employees
Unit 8: Administrative Leadership
Session E:  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)
Unit 9: The New Economy
Unit 10: Train the Trainer
 
  
Session F:  Credential Praxis (25 Contact Hours / 2.5 CEUs)
When attending the full conference, each Session is worth 4 Hours/ .4 CEUs for a total of 20 hours for sessions A-E.  Convert the 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 an instructor to advise them during the completion of their project from home if they have questions. Students also have the option of registering for tutoring to complete their praxis during the event, at a future event or to get additional help from home on their praxis. 
 
 
Optional Tutoring $170 - includes tutoring binder  Students who elect to stay for tutoring will receive a list of documentation to bring with them. The presenter will provide individualized assistance to each tutoring participant in order to help them put together and complete their Praxis. Tutoring allows students the opportunity of completing their test and praxis at the event and leave having earned their certificate. Those who wish to participate in tutoring are advised to register for this service at least 3 days before the event in order to arrive prepared for tutoring. Tutoring is usually offered on Saturday and Sunday of each event from approximately 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm.

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HandPrint Products

HandPrint Products was formed by Bradley Smith to handle his growing line of products that had been created as a support for Directors and Teachers in the Early Childhood Education field. Currently HandPrint Products has a child care training video (DVD) series consisting of 72 titles, a policy and procedure system consisting of 10 manuals, books and other products including his top selling “101 Learning and Transition Activities” book.

Consulting Services

During the past decade, Bradley Smith has led HandPrint Productions to become the leader in consulting of childcare business practices.  This includes: fiscal management, enrollment management, marketing, human resource, small business issues, and leadership.  In addition, the services include help with specific issues concerning handling sensitive issues to avoid fall-out or minimize the likelihood of litigation.  Currently, consulting services are available including: on demand, monthly access, 30 day, long distance, on-site, and extended services.  In addition, career and business coaching and mentoring services are also available.  Contact us  for more information or to schedule a consult.  We guarantee your satisfaction!