Washtenaw County
Early Childhood Director's Association"Our goals are to support directors, to serve as advocates of children's issues, and to provide resource and networking opportunities for early childhood professionals."
"Our goals are to support directors, to serve as advocates of children's issues, and to provide resource and networking opportunities for early childhood professionals."
Topic: Equity and Inclusion for Early Educators
Speaker: Apple Playschools
This session will guide teachers and administrators in early education programs to self-reflect on issues of equity and inclusion. We will discuss social identities in ourselves and children and how the early childhood classroom can be a place to challenge societal bias. We will discover ways we can work with our teams and our communities to challenge implicit biases. How can we foster truly inclusive programming and what does equity really look like?
Topic: Employee Handbook Basics: What's In, What's Out, and Why It's Important
Speaker: Jacqui Schulte, PLC
Most new business owners hear they need an employee handbook and they get one from a friend or online, put their business name and logo on it and think they're good. But they're not. A good Employee Handbook does the "hard work" of managing employees for you. In this seminar we will review legal requirements, business musthaves, and optional provisions. We will also discuss how managers can use the handbook as the basis for addressing problem employee situations.
The trainings are intended for Directors, Administrators and Leaders of Early Childhood Programs. Twice a year we offer a joint luncheon with WCAEYC that focuses more on teachers and day to day classroom support.
Out of respect for the speakers and participants, we strongly discourage you from bringing your child, the meetings are long and there are no 'play areas' to help entertain them. Exceptions can be made for in arms infants only with permission. Please contact our current president Candy Sorensen at 734-975-1840 x.211 if you have any further questions.
The training fee does include lunch, but you are welcome to come for just the training which begins at noon. If you do plan on eating please arrive at 11:15AM. There are gluten free and vegetarian options available. You can request 'special dietary requests' when registering for the training.
We understand that the kids come first and we cannot always get away from our programs. There is no need to contact anyone but unfortunately you are still required to pay for the training. You can mail your payment to the treasurer or bring it with you to the next meeting. If you chose to pay ahead for the whole year there will not be a refund if you stop attending the meetings. You also have the option of sending someone in your place if you can't make it.
Yes, each participant will receive a certificate that includes their name, the topic of discussion, hours of training and date.
Yes, once your organization is a member you're welcome to bring as many people from your program as you would like. Please register each person separately each month, the $15.00 fee applies to each person.
If you would like to join ECDA or become a part of the Steering Committee, please email Carrie Anderson at morningstarcc@comcast.net. You are welcome to attend one meeting without becoming a member. The $15.00 training fee would still apply.
Child Care Network's mission is to promote the success of children, families and our community through quality child care education, advocacy and family support. Child Care Network is committed to improving the quality of child care and providing resources to help the community make educated choices about early childhood education. CCN has been providing services to families and early childhood professionals since 1977. Child Care Network provides services for six southeast Michigan counties: Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw.
The Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children is committed to improving the education and welfare of children from birth through age eight. MiAEYC works for young children, their families, and early childhood professionals. MiAEYC supports the professional development of its members through quality training, materials and services. More than 3,000 early childhood educators and suppliers of children's services belong to MiAEYC in 16 affiliate chapters and 3 local chapters.
Founded in 1926, The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. The association comprises nearly 70,000 individual members of the early childhood community and more than 300 regional Affiliate chapters, all committed to delivering on the promise of high-quality early learning. Together, we work to achieve a collective vision: that all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential.
