Chapter 14 Providing for Personal and Professional Staff Development ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter Objectives Describe the process of scheduling and planning for staff meetings and professional development. Discuss the elements of an effective staff development system. Identify characteristics of teachers at all levels of the career lattice and plan. professional development to meet their needs List the four principles of supervision. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Staff Meetings Director is responsible for planning and conducting staff meetings Communication between staff members and the director is the purpose of meetings –Frequency and timing of meetings vary depending on the amount of business typically transacted and amount of time devoted to each topic ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Staff Meetings Preparation –Obtain staff input for agenda –Write agenda –Send out notification of meeting, including agenda Give staff members responsibility for selected agenda topics Distribute copies of readings, minutes from previous staff meetings, and any information that will provide common basis for discussion ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Staff Meetings Meeting procedures –Director serves as convener and responsible for moving group along –Start and end on time –Arrange environment Chairs/tables Refreshments Flip board / markers ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Staff Meetings Allow for opinions to be shared Discuss issues openly when they arise Address specific concerns and decisions ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

1.Do you think it is important for directors to give staff an opportunity to have input on the staff meeting agenda? Why or why not? Discussion Question ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Professional Development Staff training –Begins with the orientation of new staff –Continues with total staff training and a professional development plan for each staff member Time and place for training must be suitable –Consider staff’s schedules and family responsibilities –Think about fatigue; consider comfortable spaces and places ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Professional Development Training methods –Onsite –Conferences and workshops –Certification programs (CDA) –Offsite with specialists (first aid training) –Collaboration with other centers –Local resources CCRR Library Staff training –Job embedded training –Staff supervision and coaching ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Training Content From Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities (11) training content is limited to the following topic areas: a. Planning a safe, healthy learning environment; b. Steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development; c. Positive ways to support children's social and emotional development; d. Strategies to establish productive relationships with families; e. Strategies to manage an effective program operation; f. Maintaining a commitment to professionalism; g. Observing and recording children's behavior; h. Principles of child growth and development; and i. Learning activities that promote inclusion of children with special needs.

Principles of Supervision 1.Based upon trust 2.Is individualized and adapted to the teaching styles of each member 3.Provides a support system for each staff member 4.Provides a framework to demonstrate professional skills ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Supervision Requires a process for every individual Is appropriate, but different, for new, experienced, and accomplished teachers Supporting –Directly respond to issues –Give feedback –Model appropriate behavior ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Supporting the Center The director can support the center by –Maintaining cooperation with parents –Managing time effectively –Relating to all staff members with professionalism –Helping children with special needs and their families –Dealing with assisting staff –Managing the classroom ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter Summary Staff development programs contribute to the growth of the center Meetings, training, and supervision can enrich the program and provide opportunities for teacher growth ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.