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Sun. 10 Oct, 2021

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Thu. 14 Oct, 2021

Leadership Retreat - Waco, TX 2021 (Thu. 14 Oct, 2021 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

 $119   Exclusive One DayLeadership Retreat

with Bradley Smith

 

October 14th, 2021 - Waco, TX 

(8am - 5pm) 

 

Location/Hotel:

Hilton Garden Inn - Waco

5800 Legend Lake Parkway

Waco, TX  76712

(254) 633-4233

 
   

THE NICCM 2020 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: 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.
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. 15 Oct, 2021

CDA Fast Track - Waco 1021 (Fri. 15 Oct, 2021 8:00 am - Sun. 17 Oct, 2021 8:30 pm)

CDA Fast Track 

Location/Hotel: 

Hilton Garden Inn - Waco

5800 Legend Lake Parkway

Waco, TX  76712

(254) 633-4233

 

Click Here To Register Online Now!

                            

 

Course Content & Schedule: 

 

Friday, October 15th, 2021
 
Arrival and Check-In: 7:00am -7:15am (students must arrive and check-in 45 min before class)

Class A: 8:00am -12:00pm  (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
         Introduction:   CDA and the NICCM 3-Day CDA Fast Track   

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- 5:30pm  (5 Contact Hours/.5 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

Documenting Professional Education - 8 CDA Subject Areas


Saturday, October 16th, 2021
 
Class C:12:00pm-4:30pm  (13 Hours/1.3 CEUs will be awarded for sessions C & E 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.

Class D: 5:30pm - 9:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
         Unit 7:             The Professional Philosophy Statement

                           Individual consultations

              CDA practice Exam 

 
Sunday, October 17th, 2021

Class E: 12:00pm-4:30pm (13 Hours/1.3 CEU's will be awarded for sessions C & E  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.
 
Class F: 5:30pm-9:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
      Unit 8:            Instructions on completing the process

                          Understanding the verification visit

                          The application process

                          Choosing your PD Specialist

                          Finding a Pearson Vue testing site 

 

 

Call (602) 476-1422 for More Information 

  

NAC - Waco 1021 (Fri. 15 Oct, 2021 5:00 pm - Sun. 17 Oct, 2021 5:00 pm)

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

Location/Hotel:  

Hilton Garden Inn - Waco

5800 Legend Lake Parkway

Waco, TX  76712

(254) 633-4233

 

Click Here To Register Online Now!

Schedule:

Friday, October 15th, 2021   
 
Arrival and Check-In:  4:00pm-4:15pm  (Students must arrive and check-in at least 45 min 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, October 16th, 2021    
 
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, October 17th, 2021   
 
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 a mentor to advise them during the completion of their project from home. 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 ($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 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 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.

Sat. 16 Oct, 2021

CDA Fast Track - Waco 1021 (Fri. 15 Oct, 2021 8:00 am - Sun. 17 Oct, 2021 8:30 pm)

CDA Fast Track 

Location/Hotel: 

Hilton Garden Inn - Waco

5800 Legend Lake Parkway

Waco, TX  76712

(254) 633-4233

 

Click Here To Register Online Now!

                            

 

Course Content & Schedule: 

 

Friday, October 15th, 2021
 
Arrival and Check-In: 7:00am -7:15am (students must arrive and check-in 45 min before class)

Class A: 8:00am -12:00pm  (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
         Introduction:   CDA and the NICCM 3-Day CDA Fast Track   

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- 5:30pm  (5 Contact Hours/.5 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

Documenting Professional Education - 8 CDA Subject Areas


Saturday, October 16th, 2021
 
Class C:12:00pm-4:30pm  (13 Hours/1.3 CEUs will be awarded for sessions C & E 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.

Class D: 5:30pm - 9:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
         Unit 7:             The Professional Philosophy Statement

                           Individual consultations

              CDA practice Exam 

 
Sunday, October 17th, 2021

Class E: 12:00pm-4:30pm (13 Hours/1.3 CEU's will be awarded for sessions C & E  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.
 
Class F: 5:30pm-9:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)
      Unit 8:            Instructions on completing the process

                          Understanding the verification visit

                          The application process

                          Choosing your PD Specialist

                          Finding a Pearson Vue testing site 

 

 

Call (602) 476-1422 for More Information 

  

NAC - Waco 1021 (Fri. 15 Oct, 2021 5:00 pm - Sun. 17 Oct, 2021 5:00 pm)

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

Location/Hotel:  

Hilton Garden Inn - Waco

5800 Legend Lake Parkway

Waco, TX  76712

(254) 633-4233

 

Click Here To Register Online Now!

Schedule:

Friday, October 15th, 2021   
 
Arrival and Check-In:  4:00pm-4:15pm  (Students must arrive and check-in at least 45 min 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, October 16th, 2021    
 
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, October 17th, 2021   
 
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 a mentor to advise them during the completion of their project from home. 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 ($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 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 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.

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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!