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Conversations with Tinnycua Williams, Professional Development Quality Assurance Manager

Begin with the End in Mind: Emphasis on Coaching – A Conversation with Steve Castar

Begin with the End in Mind: Emphasis on Coaching – A Conversation with Steve Castar

As early childhood and school-age professionals, we work to provide the best possible opportunities for the children and families we serve. We create nurturing environments that promote holistic development and prepare educators with skills and strategies to set them up for success. Coaching has emerged as an invaluable tool in achieving these goals, offering tailored support through partnership between coach and educator.…

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PD Finder What it is & Why YOU need it!

PD Finder What it is & Why YOU need it!

It’s 12:30 pm. The children have eaten lunch and are settling in for nap time. A quiet hush cascades over the center as staff quietly move about over the steady hum of little ones sleeping. As you are on a break you think this would be a perfect time to sign up for training, but where should you look? You don’t have a lot of time to scour a bunch of different websites for training that counts. Oh, if only there was a place you could go to find what you need… If you have ever found yourself in this situation, then you know just how frustrating it can be. The good news is such a place does exist. Allow me to introduce you to the New York State Training Calendar…

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