The Administrator`s Advantage
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The Administrator`s Advantage
Indiana Association for Child Care Resource and Referral is Proud to Present a Conference Planned Especially for Child Care Directors The Administrator’s Advantage A Child Care Director’s Forum 2015 Date: Friday May 8, 2015 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) The primary audience for this conference will be Ministry Directors, Center Directors, Head Start Directors, and Assistant Directors. Cost: $40.00 Lunch is included. You may register and pay online at www.iaccrr.org Location: The Clarion Hotel and Conference Center 2480 Jonathan Moore Pike Columbus, Indiana 47201 You must register by: May 1, 2015 For more information, please contact Dana Jones IACCRR 317-924-5202 ext. 246 [email protected] Friday, May 8, 2015 Please note: The primary audience for this conference will be ministry directors, center directors, Head Start directors, and assistant directors. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Session 1 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Powerful Communication Skills for Supervisors The Transition to Kindergarten Mankind has been speaking for thousands of years, so we should have this communication tool mastered, right? Given the number of conflicts, arguments, and spats that occur daily everywhere from the world stage to our workplaces and our personal lives, apparently there is still much to learn. Join us for this eye-opening session on how to obtain mutually beneficial results with everyone from your newest client to some of your oldest relationships. Starting kindergarten is a significant transition for young children and their families. This session will help you prepare children and families for a successful transition experience. The discussion will surround appropriate readiness skills, creating partnerships with your local kindergarten teachers, and working on family routines. (Van Richmond, Vantastic Seminars, Inc.) Tough Conversations with Families (Renee Kinder, IACCRR) Talking about the “tough stuff” with families is sometimes difficult for directors…how do I share information in an appropriate manner, how do I ask the “tough” questions and how can I work with them as a team? Join us for this interactive session to discuss myths and realities about families, strategies for forming family partnerships and other topics that will increase the likelihood that your message will be heard. (Erin Kissling, Indiana Department of Education) 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Director’s Ask Around/Networking Vendors, experts and presenters will be available at tables where you can visit, ask questions, and engage with your peers to find out the latest and greatest information about programs, relevant issues, equipment and materials, and “meet & greet” your colleagues. Lunch and Keynote 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. Managing Emotions in the Workplace Taking Steps to Healthy Success (Van Richmond, Vantastic Seminars, Inc.) (Marta Fetterman, IACCRR) Childcare providers can have tremendous impact on the health and wellness of the children and families in their care. Let’s examine what you can do within your center to support nutrition and physical activity and increase staff engagement and wellness. Take the first step! Preventing Panic when the Unexpected or Unthinkable Happens Living lives that are fast-paced, hectic, and filled with pressure lead people to sometimes respond emotionally when conflicting viewpoints or objectives are present. What started as an amicable dialogue can suddenly spin out of control, leaving a path of destruction that can include hurt feelings, lost business, and damaged or even severed relationships. If you are ready for tested and proven methods on how to keep your cool when things get hot, this is a must-attend session. Keynote address provided by Van Richmond, Chief Excitement Officer, Vantastic Seminars, Inc. (Pat Cole, Independent Early Childhood Health and Safety Consultant) Join in the discussion about the important emergency policies and procedures you need to keep children, staff and you safe in the event of a weather emergency, injury of you or a child or staff, threat of violence, fire or other emergency. Learn about all the parties that need to know your procedures and discuss ways to keep plans current. A resource guide will be provided at the session. Keynote Speaker Van Richmond Van is a high-energy, fun, and motivational speaker who delights audiences in America and in international settings alike. His broad client base encompasses a diverse spectrum as he speaks with and trains corporations, non-profits, government and military agencies, educational institutions, religious groups, and water and electric utilities. Van is a Past President of the National Speakers Association of Tennessee Chapter. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant with 30 years of service. He has 32 years of experience in adult education and training, and his expertise lies in the areas of leadership and management, communication skills, coaching, and enhanced teamwork and team building. Some of his customers include the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army, the New York City Police Department CSI Division, Georgia-Pacific, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Delta Dental, Progressive Insurance, and Solutia (Monsanto Carpets). Van is also a writer who has penned leadership development articles for newspapers, newsletters, and magazines, and he has appeared on local television and radio programs. Lastly, Van is the pastor of New Life Church in Nashville, TN Session 2 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Overview of Adult Learning Principles: Strategies for making the most of staff meetings and trainings I Have to Pay Them for What? Wage Laws and How They Impact You. In this session, participants will become familiar with basic adult learning principles. Participants will develop an understanding of learning styles, including their own style, so that when planning staff meetings and trainings, activities and strategies can be implemented to encompass all learning styles. Being aware of laws concerning wages and time management are important to your business. Join this session to hear what you need to know to be in compliance with labor laws. (Traci Marshall, IACCRR) Getting Ahead with Grant Writing: Discovering Opportunities and Developing the Confidence to Apply (Julie Whitman, Indiana Youth Institute) Grants can be a great way to secure funding for your valuable programs and services, but they aren’t always easy to obtain. You’ll learn how to ensure your organization is grant-ready, as well as how to make your case to potential funders. We’ll discuss funding sources and places to look for prospects, as well as tips for writing a successful proposal. And you’ll leave knowing how IYI can help, no matter where you are in your grant writing journey. Session 3 (Esthella Andrade, US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division) Ask “The State” (Lisa Clifford and Linda Kolbus, Office of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning) Join this session to get answers to all your questions regarding CCDF laws and licensing questions directly from the staff of the Office of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning. How to Handle Conflict and Confrontation (Van Richmond, Vantastic Seminars Inc.) Conflict and confrontation are about as welcome in a workplace as a skunk at your family reunion picnic: they cause people to scatter, and the stink might last for a really, really long time. While a mostly negative perception precedes conflict or confrontation, the reality is there is much to be gained when these challenges are handled properly. Preparation, planning, and practice are keys that will enable you to handle potentially difficult situations with greater comfort and increased confidence. 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. The Director’s Dance (Angielena Williams, Rainbow Child Care Center) Join me as we discover a variety of “steps” that help to create the “Director’s Dance”. Together we will explore self-reflection, learning and management styles, along with other areas of a Director’s day-today operational concerns. Parent Involvement vs Family Engagement: Moving from “Doing to” to “Doing with” (Anita Allison, IACCRR) After decades of using the term parent involvement, educators and researchers have shifted to using the term parent or family engagement to represent active partnership and shared responsibility between parents and educators. Participants attending this session will examine the differences between involvement and engagement and explore what it takes to shift perspectives to more fully engage families in their children’s education. Participants will also be introduced to strategies and resources that will assist them in enhancing the quality of family engagement practices. Building the Village:Reaching beyond your doors to improve outcomes (Christy Prulhiere, IACCRR) How do you begin to build community collaboration so all the needs of the children in your program are being met? We will discuss the who, the what, the how and the why of strong community collaborations so you can begin building your village. Primary Caregiving: The Importance of Relationships with Infants, Toddlers, and their Families (Lisa Henley, IACCRR) Primary caregiving is more than just names on a wall. High quality infant and toddler care is one based on the depth of the relationship between the program staff, children in care and their families. During this session, we will discuss the functions of attachment, outline the key roles of a primary caregiver, and how to set up the primary caregiving system. 3901 N. Meridian Street • Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46208-4026 www.iaccrr.org Toll-free (800) 299-1627 The Administrator’s Advantage A Child Care Director’s Forum 2015 Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty down. Respect for one’s superiors; care for one’s crews. - Admiral Grace Murray Hopper May 8, 2015 The Clarion Hotel and Conference Center Columbus, Indiana