Looking to become more involved in advocacy and gain more insight into the seasonal topics focused on child care? Join The National Child Care Association in 2022!
ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING
NCCA empowers members with advocacy training and resources. We partner with other national organizations to represent your voice on Capitol Hill.
NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We unify our members through local and national networks and provide opportunities for continuing education through conferencing and webinars. Membership in NCCA also fulfills professional development membership requirements for the CDA and similar credentials, National Accreditation, and STARS/QRIS.
Join us on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 1pm EST for our #webinarwednesday presented by Laura Delgado, Vice President of Curriculum & Professional Development of Learning Beyond Paper, Inc.
“Director Tips, Tools, and Strategies” Webinar – January 5, 2022
Join The National Child Care Association on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 1pm EST for our #webinarwednesday presented by Laura Delgado, Vice President of Curriculum & Professional Development of Learning Beyond Paper, Inc.
Webinar: “Director Tips, Tools, and Strategies” Discussing: -Reflecting on the Roles of a Director and Educator -Setting the Stage for Learning -Elevating Quality -And More…
Presented by Laura Delgado, Vice President of Curriculum & Professional Development of Learning Beyond Paper
Laura is a former preschool owner, director and teacher; she has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in ECE from the University of South Florida. Laura also holds a master’s degree in Leadership in Education as well as over twenty-five years of early learning experience. She has worked six years with the State of Florida’s Office of Early Learning and has experience with preschool centers, school district preschool programs and home-based childcare centers. She has dedicated her career to advancing opportunities for early learning professionals through training, professional development, mentoring and coaching.
Learn more about Learning Beyond Paper at their website: https://www.learningbeyondpaper.com/
“Trauma Informed Care in the ECE Setting: Why is this Something to Consider?” Webinar
Did you miss The National Child Care Association’s, “Webinar Wednesday,” featuring, “Trauma Informed Care in the ECE Setting: Why is this Something to Consider?”
This Webinar, presented by Dr. Melissa Williamson of Frog Street, highlighted the meaning of trauma informed care in an early childhood setting and its importance to the future of our nation.
Topics reviewed:
· What is “Trauma Informed Care”
· How can trauma manifest itself in an early childhood classroom
· What can we do to support children experiencing trauma
· How can we help ourselves and our colleagues experiencing trauma
About Dr. Melissa Williamson – Frog Street- Professional Development Special Project Manager:
Melissa Williamson, EdD, CTP, is the professional learning project manager for Frog Street and is a faculty member at The University of Texas at San Antonio. She earned her doctoral degree in organizational leadership from Abilene Christian University. Melissa possesses an extensive career in early childhood education, leadership, family engagement, and trauma-informed practices. She was awarded the Susan Hargrove Trainer of the Year from the San Antonio Association for the Education of Young Children. As part of your community advocacy, she co-chairs the Early Care and Education Sector of the South Texas Trauma-Informed Care Consortium. In addition, Melissa is a certified leadership trainer for the John Maxwell Team. She has been an advocate for children and families for over 30 years.
<<Watch the Webinar>>
NCCA’s Next Webinar: Trauma Informed Care in the Early Childhood Setting: Why is this something to consider?
The next National Child Care Association Webinar is taking place on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 1:00PM EST.
Register today to hear Dr. Melissa Williamson of Frog Street inform us of Trauma Informed Care in Early Childhood.
This session will highlight the meaning of a trauma informed care in an early childhood setting and its importance to the future of our nation.
Together we will learn:
· What is “Trauma Informed Care”
· How can trauma manifest itself in an early childhood classroom
· What can we do to support children experiencing trauma
· How can we help ourselves and our colleagues experiencing trauma
The National Child Care Association is helping to survey child care providers to report on the state of our industry and need your help!
Let your voice be heard in HiMama’s 6th Annual Child Care Benchmark Report.
In this brief survey, you’ll be able to provide insight about:
– What you’re doing to make your center stand out
– How COVID-19 has affected your center
– Your average occupancy rates
– How you are retaining and hiring staff
And much more!
To take our survey and get exclusive early access to the report, click HERE!
Make Sure Your Voice is Heard
We’re surveying child care providers everywhere to report on the state of our industry and need your help! Let your voice be heard in HiMama’s 6th annual Child Care Benchmark Report.
In this survey, you’ll be able to provide insight about:
What you’re doing to make your center stand out
How COVID-19 has affected your center
Your average occupancy rates
How you are retaining and hiring staff And much more!
To take our survey and get exclusive early access to the report, click here!
What Is A Mixed Delivery System For UPK? Webinar Video For Those Who Want To Share…
Thank you to all who attended last week’s Webinar Wednesday featuring, “WHAT IS A MIXED DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR UPK?”
For those that missed it or want to share the presentation with co-workers, please see the link below.
Next Webinar: Nov 3, 2021 – What is a Mixed Delivery System for UPK?”
REGISTER NOW FOR OUR UPCOMING WEBINAR:
THIS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 2021, 1-2 PM EST!
“What is a Mixed Delivery System for UPK?”
NCCA welcomes Jacob Stewart of ECEC to explore why private child care providers should be included and how private child care providers can influence practice and policy surrounding UPK.
We’re surveying child care providers everywhere to report on the state of our industry and need your help! Let your voice be heard in HiMama’s 6th annual Child Care Benchmark Report.
In this survey, you’ll be able to provide insight about:
What you’re doing to make your center stand out
How COVID-19 has affected your center
Your average occupancy rates
How you are retaining and hiring staff And much more!
To take our survey and get exclusive early access to the report, click here!
