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Program Management

Program Management (PM): Knowledge of accepted business practices, legal and regulatory requirements, financial obligations, and record keeping. Developing and implementing program policies, communication strategies, management plans, and sound financial practices.

If one of these trainings interests you, check our schedule. If you cannot find the training you want or if you want to host an in-person training for your program, let us know.

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Program Management Trainings

Developing Family Child Care Marketing Strategies to Grow your Business

Trainer Faye Zepeda

Participants will exam which of their current marketing strategies are working. Participants will learn how to develop a variety of marketing materials to promote their business to potential clients. You will also explore ways current families and organizations can help you promote your business. 

Set 2

$120

CKC

6HR Program Management

 

 

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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Family Child Care Record Keeping Strategies (for tax purposes)

Trainer Faye Zepeda

Participants will learn how to implement strategies to develop business record keeping practices into their family child care businesses. Participants will examine their past practice to determine if they claimed all of the business hours and deductions legally allowed by the IRS. 

Set 2

$120

CKC

6HR Program Management

 

 

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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Gizmos and Gadgets to Enhance Your Business

Trainer Faye Zepeda

This training will explore strategies using gizmos and gadgets to enhance communication with families, staff and the community. Participants will also examine the application of accepted business practices using modern gadgets.

Set 2

$60

CKC

3HR Program Management

 

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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Social Media to Improve Child Care Programs

Trainer Faye Zepeda

Providers will have fun at this training on using social media technics to improve relationships with families, colleagues and the community. You will examine social media for marketing and public relations. This is the age of social media. Get on board so you are not left behind.

Set 2

$60

CKC

3HR Program Management

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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The Business of Training

Trainer Faye Zepeda

Are you struggling with how much to charge? Do you need a business name? Do you wonder what expenses you can write off? You will gain knowledge on how to organize and operate your training business. Understand the importance of networking with other trainers and community partners. You will leave this training with an action plan for your training business.

Set 2

$120

CKC

6HR Program Management

 

 

Age groups

Adult Ed

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Leadership:

Appreciating Your Staff
Trainer Joyce McCoy

This fun class explores methods leaders can use to show staff appreciation without ordering pizza. Lots of fun ideas and conversations on what appreciation means. Practice developing your own acknowledgment project. This is the eighth of an eight-part series on leadership. Each training is stand-alone and can be taken at any time in any order.

Set 2

$60

CKC

3HR Program Management

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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Leadership:

Assessing the Staff, the Program, and Yourself
Trainer Joyce McCoy

This training will cover self-evaluation as an assessment and quality improvement tool. Observation tools for self-evaluation and employee evaluation will be explored as well as writing and implementing parent surveys that provide meaningful feedback. This is the seventh training of an eight-part series on leadership. Each class is stand-alone and can be taken in any order.

Set 2

$120

CKC

4HR Program Management

2HR Observation & Assessment

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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Leadership:

Don’t Manage LEAD
Trainer Joyce McCoy
Participants will scrutinize the attributes of good leaders and how that applies in childcare settings. Participants will also inspect some of the leadership skills required of childcare management staff. This is the first of 8 stand-alone courses on leadership.

Set 2

$120

CKC

2HR Personal, Professional, And Leadership Development

1HR Program Management

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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Leadership:

Finding the Best Staff by Improving Your Interviewing Skills
Trainer Joyce McCoy

In this interactive class participants will examine and practice skills for interviewing potential staff. All aspects of the interviewing process are explored.; This is the sixth of an eight-part Leadership training series. Each class is stand-alone and can be taken in any order.

Set 2

$60

CKC

3HR Program Management

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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Leadership:

Interviewing Families
Trainer Joyce McCoy

Interviewing families is a two-way street. You interview families to decide if they are a good fit for your program. Parents interview you to ensure your program is a good fit. This is your opportunity to assess their communication and parenting styles to determine if they will fit into your program. Setting the expectations and boundaries for families is important.

Set 2

$60

CKC

3HR Program Management

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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Leading Meetings
Trainer Joyce McCoy

Come explore skills to use when leading staff. Topics covered include listening skills, disciplinary actions, acknowledging the positive and assessing staff. Practice to hone the skills we discuss. This is the second of an 8-part series of stand-alone management courses. They can be taken in any order or individually.

Set 2

$60

CKC

3HR Program Management

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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Leadership:

Leading Staff
Trainer Joyce McCoy

This fun class explores methods leaders can use to show staff appreciation without ordering pizza. Lots of fun ideas and conversations on what appreciation means. Practice developing your own acknowledgment project. This is the eighth of an eight-part series on leadership. Each training is stand-alone and can be taken at any time in any order.

Set 2

$60

CKC

3HR Program Management

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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Leadership:

Managing Conflict with Parents
Trainer Joyce McCoy

Come to this training to explore how to avoid conflicts with parents and how to manage them when they happen. Practice your conflict management skills and hone your skills in writing policies.; This is the fifth training in an eight-part series on leadership. Each training is stand- alone and can be taken in any order.

Set 2

$60

CKC

3HR Program Management

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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Leadership:

Managing Conflict Within the Workplace
Trainer Joyce McCoy

Come explore techniques and skills to manage conflicts that arise within childcare programs. Practice handling conflicts in equal and unequal status employees. This is the fourth of an eight-part leadership series. Each class is stand-alone and can be taken in any order.

Set 2

$60

CKC

3HR Program Management

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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Supporting School Age Learners During a Pandemic

Examine Rules, Regulations and Policies to Understand Your Role
Trainer Joyce McCoy

In this training providers will strategize how to support online education for school age children. Explore techniques to develop links and partnerships with families, schools and state agencies. We will explore standards, policies, regulations, and laws, and the modifications needed to support school age learners during the pandemic.

Set 2

$120

CKC

3HR Program Management

 

3HR Family And Community Systems

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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Writing Policies and Procedures

Trainer Joyce McCoy

Come to this class to delve into writing comprehensive policies and procedures. We will explore the differences between the two and delve into the legal and ethical issues around policies and procedures. We also will discuss the policy needs for providers participating in the SPARK program.

Set 2

$120

CKC

3HR Program Management

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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