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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT * 3 HOURS * LEVEL 2

Mindful Leadership

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Attention:  This is a 3 hour course.

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Learning Outcomes

Course Overview
Child care professionals enter the field because of a passion and desire to help children grow and develop in a safe and nurturing environment. Directors, assistant directors and lead teachers also share in this passion and are responsible for supporting and encouraging their colleagues. This course is designed to provide real-world suggestions and information to leadership staff in supporting staff members to boost morale, encourage program efficiency, build community within the program, and ultimately create a positive work environment that carries over to the individual classrooms. Also included in this training is a detailed explanation of common professional development opportunities.
A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed for developing the curriculum for this course. 
Level
2
  • Washington STARS credit:  Professional Development (3 Hours)​
  • CDA Content Area:  Commitment to Professionalism (3 Hours)
Course Objectives:​​
  • Discuss and reflect upon past experiences in child care with the intent to form positive outcomes in the future
  • Explain the importance of a positive work environment for staff members and children alike
  • Identify potential stressors in child care
  • State some real-world options for building community within the program
  • Identify areas of improvement as well as areas of strength during an end of course leadership self-assessment
Technical Requirements:
  • Internet access (any speed)
  • Laptop or PC
  • Updated internet browser
​Materials:
  • Laptop, PC, or other device

​Meet the Trainer for this Course ​​​​

Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed
​Aurora is an approved Washington State STARS Trainer.Aurora Tollestrup graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a minor in English. She has worked with children and families from preschool to seventh grade in public and private schools in her community as a teacher, advocate and volunteer. A strong community connection and working relationships with colleagues influenced her teaching practices and continue to inspire her work in Education. She believes that educators with a passion for the success and wellbeing of the children they work with need tremendous support and that is where her motivation comes from. ​
​Aurora is the Coordinator of Online Learning and Instructional Technology with Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.
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