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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT * 2 HOURS * LEVEL 2

​Motivating Morale: Keeping Staff Around

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​Attention:  This is a 2 hour course.
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​​(2 hours) Online Self-Paced – Open Enrollment * The childcare field has a high turnover rate which is contributed to many factors. Directors are in the unique position to be able to encourage a positive environment where staff are motivated and appreciated. This is one of the many important factors of retaining quality child care staff. This course will give directors and administrators information, tools, real-life suggestions and statistical information to help them motivate and encourage their staff members. Included will be discussions with colleagues, assessments, and hypothetical situations to assist in meeting the objective.

A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup, B.S. Ed. for developing the curriculum for this course.
Level
2
  • Washington STARS credit: Professional Development (2 hours)
  • CDA Content Area: Commitment to Professionalism (2 hours)
Objectives: 
  • Discuss factors that can influence motivation and morale
  • Identify reasons for motivating staff members
  • List some examples of incentives for motivation
  • Analyze effective and ineffective incentives 
  • Explain the connection between motivation and morale
​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 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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