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Thu. 9 Apr, 2015

Leadership Retreat - Orlando, FL (Thu. 9 Apr, 2015 8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

 

 
$99   One Day Leadership Retreat

 

April 9th, 2015 - Orlando, FL 

(8am - 4pm)

 

 

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 

 

 
 

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.

 

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/1 CEU 

 

  

Click Here To Register Online

 

Click Here to Download Registration Form

 

 

 

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: 

 

Friday, April 10th, 2015
 
5:00pm-9:00pm Session A
Unit 1: Fiscal Management Developing the Budget
Unit 2: Insurance for Your Center
 
Saturday, April 11th, 2015
 
8:00am-12:00pm Session B
Unit 3: Recruiting, Hiring & New Teacher Training
Unit 4: Employee Handbooks, Evaluations and Job Descriptions
 
1:00pm-5:00pm Session C
Unit 5: Parent Communication (Including Selling)
Unit 6: Child Development - The Essentials
 
Sunday, April 12th, 2015
 
8:00am-12:00pm Session D
Unit 7: Working with the Difficult Employee
Unit 8: Administrative Leadership
 
1:00am-5:00pm Session E
Unit 9: The New Economy: Challenges and Opportunities
Unit 10: Train the Trainer
 
 
 
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.  Those who wish to participate in tutoring are advised to register for tutoring prior to the event to obtain a list of necessary documentation. Tutoring is offered during each day of the event from approximately 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm.
 
 

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

 

 

Friday, April 10th, 2015

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
 
Class C: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.


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.

 

Class F: 5:30pm-9:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

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)
 
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 G will be provided on an “if needed” basis in the event
participants need additional time to complete their “Professional Portfolio”.
 

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: 

 

Friday, April 10th, 2015
 
5:00pm-9:00pm Session A
Unit 1: Fiscal Management Developing the Budget
Unit 2: Insurance for Your Center
 
Saturday, April 11th, 2015
 
8:00am-12:00pm Session B
Unit 3: Recruiting, Hiring & New Teacher Training
Unit 4: Employee Handbooks, Evaluations and Job Descriptions
 
1:00pm-5:00pm Session C
Unit 5: Parent Communication (Including Selling)
Unit 6: Child Development - The Essentials
 
Sunday, April 12th, 2015
 
8:00am-12:00pm Session D
Unit 7: Working with the Difficult Employee
Unit 8: Administrative Leadership
 
1:00am-5:00pm Session E
Unit 9: The New Economy: Challenges and Opportunities
Unit 10: Train the Trainer
 
 
 
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.  Those who wish to participate in tutoring are advised to register for tutoring prior to the event to obtain a list of necessary documentation. Tutoring is offered during each day of the event from approximately 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm.
 
 

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

 

 

Friday, April 10th, 2015

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
 
Class C: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.


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.

 

Class F: 5:30pm-9:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

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)
 
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 G will be provided on an “if needed” basis in the event
participants need additional time to complete their “Professional Portfolio”.
 

Click Here to Register

 

Sun. 12 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: 

 

Friday, April 10th, 2015
 
5:00pm-9:00pm Session A
Unit 1: Fiscal Management Developing the Budget
Unit 2: Insurance for Your Center
 
Saturday, April 11th, 2015
 
8:00am-12:00pm Session B
Unit 3: Recruiting, Hiring & New Teacher Training
Unit 4: Employee Handbooks, Evaluations and Job Descriptions
 
1:00pm-5:00pm Session C
Unit 5: Parent Communication (Including Selling)
Unit 6: Child Development - The Essentials
 
Sunday, April 12th, 2015
 
8:00am-12:00pm Session D
Unit 7: Working with the Difficult Employee
Unit 8: Administrative Leadership
 
1:00am-5:00pm Session E
Unit 9: The New Economy: Challenges and Opportunities
Unit 10: Train the Trainer
 
 
 
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.  Those who wish to participate in tutoring are advised to register for tutoring prior to the event to obtain a list of necessary documentation. Tutoring is offered during each day of the event from approximately 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm.
 
 

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

 

 

Friday, April 10th, 2015

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
 
Class C: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.


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.

 

Class F: 5:30pm-9:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

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)
 
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 G will be provided on an “if needed” basis in the event
participants need additional time to complete their “Professional Portfolio”.
 

Click Here to Register

 

Fri. 17 Apr, 2015

NAC - Austin 115 (Fri. 17 Apr, 2015 5:00 am - Sun. 19 Apr, 2015 5:00 am)

N.A.C. (National Administrative Credential)

Location:  

Courtyard by Marriott - Austin Airport
7809 East Ben White Blvd.
Austin, TX  78741
(512) 386-7464

 

Click here for Registration Information

 

  Schedule: 

 

Friday, April 17th, 2015
 
5:00pm-9:00pm Session A
Unit 1: Fiscal Management Developing the Budget
Unit 2: Insurance for Your Center
 
Saturday, April 18th, 2015
 
8:00am-12:00pm Session B
Unit 3: Recruiting, Hiring & New Teacher Training
Unit 4: Employee Handbooks, Evaluations and Job Descriptions
 
1:00pm-5:00pm Session C
Unit 5: Parent Communication (Including Selling)
Unit 6: Child Development - The Essentials
 
Sunday, April 19th, 2015
 
8:00am-12:00pm Session D
Unit 7: Working with the Difficult Employee
Unit 8: Administrative Leadership
 
1:00am-5:00pm Session E
Unit 9: The New Economy: Challenges and Opportunities
Unit 10: Train the Trainer
 
 
 
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.  Those who wish to participate in tutoring are advised to register for tutoring prior to the event to obtain a list of necessary documentation. Tutoring is offered during each day of the event from approximately 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm.
 
 

CDA Fast Track - Austin 115 (Fri. 17 Apr, 2015 8:00 am - Sun. 19 Apr, 2015 9:00 am)

CDA Fast Track 

Location:  

Courtyard by Marriott - Austin Airport
7809 East Ben White Blvd.
Austin, TX  78741
(512) 386-7464

 

Course Content and Schedule

 

 

Friday, April 17th, 2015

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 18th, 2015
 
Class C: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.


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 19th, 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.

 

Class F: 5:30pm-9:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

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 20th, 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)
 
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 G will be provided on an “if needed” basis in the event
participants need additional time to complete their “Professional Portfolio”.
 

Click Here to Register

 

Sat. 18 Apr, 2015

NAC - Austin 115 (Fri. 17 Apr, 2015 5:00 am - Sun. 19 Apr, 2015 5:00 am)

N.A.C. (National Administrative Credential)

Location:  

Courtyard by Marriott - Austin Airport
7809 East Ben White Blvd.
Austin, TX  78741
(512) 386-7464

 

Click here for Registration Information

 

  Schedule: 

 

Friday, April 17th, 2015
 
5:00pm-9:00pm Session A
Unit 1: Fiscal Management Developing the Budget
Unit 2: Insurance for Your Center
 
Saturday, April 18th, 2015
 
8:00am-12:00pm Session B
Unit 3: Recruiting, Hiring & New Teacher Training
Unit 4: Employee Handbooks, Evaluations and Job Descriptions
 
1:00pm-5:00pm Session C
Unit 5: Parent Communication (Including Selling)
Unit 6: Child Development - The Essentials
 
Sunday, April 19th, 2015
 
8:00am-12:00pm Session D
Unit 7: Working with the Difficult Employee
Unit 8: Administrative Leadership
 
1:00am-5:00pm Session E
Unit 9: The New Economy: Challenges and Opportunities
Unit 10: Train the Trainer
 
 
 
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.  Those who wish to participate in tutoring are advised to register for tutoring prior to the event to obtain a list of necessary documentation. Tutoring is offered during each day of the event from approximately 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm.
 
 

CDA Fast Track - Austin 115 (Fri. 17 Apr, 2015 8:00 am - Sun. 19 Apr, 2015 9:00 am)

CDA Fast Track 

Location:  

Courtyard by Marriott - Austin Airport
7809 East Ben White Blvd.
Austin, TX  78741
(512) 386-7464

 

Course Content and Schedule

 

 

Friday, April 17th, 2015

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 18th, 2015
 
Class C: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.


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 19th, 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.

 

Class F: 5:30pm-9:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

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 20th, 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)
 
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 G will be provided on an “if needed” basis in the event
participants need additional time to complete their “Professional Portfolio”.
 

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Sun. 19 Apr, 2015

NAC - Austin 115 (Fri. 17 Apr, 2015 5:00 am - Sun. 19 Apr, 2015 5:00 am)

N.A.C. (National Administrative Credential)

Location:  

Courtyard by Marriott - Austin Airport
7809 East Ben White Blvd.
Austin, TX  78741
(512) 386-7464

 

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  Schedule: 

 

Friday, April 17th, 2015
 
5:00pm-9:00pm Session A
Unit 1: Fiscal Management Developing the Budget
Unit 2: Insurance for Your Center
 
Saturday, April 18th, 2015
 
8:00am-12:00pm Session B
Unit 3: Recruiting, Hiring & New Teacher Training
Unit 4: Employee Handbooks, Evaluations and Job Descriptions
 
1:00pm-5:00pm Session C
Unit 5: Parent Communication (Including Selling)
Unit 6: Child Development - The Essentials
 
Sunday, April 19th, 2015
 
8:00am-12:00pm Session D
Unit 7: Working with the Difficult Employee
Unit 8: Administrative Leadership
 
1:00am-5:00pm Session E
Unit 9: The New Economy: Challenges and Opportunities
Unit 10: Train the Trainer
 
 
 
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.  Those who wish to participate in tutoring are advised to register for tutoring prior to the event to obtain a list of necessary documentation. Tutoring is offered during each day of the event from approximately 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm.
 
 

CDA Fast Track - Austin 115 (Fri. 17 Apr, 2015 8:00 am - Sun. 19 Apr, 2015 9:00 am)

CDA Fast Track 

Location:  

Courtyard by Marriott - Austin Airport
7809 East Ben White Blvd.
Austin, TX  78741
(512) 386-7464

 

Course Content and Schedule

 

 

Friday, April 17th, 2015

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 18th, 2015
 
Class C: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.


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 19th, 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.

 

Class F: 5:30pm-9:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

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 20th, 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)
 
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 G will be provided on an “if needed” basis in the event
participants need additional time to complete their “Professional Portfolio”.
 

Click Here to Register

 

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