Inspiring early childhood leadership : eight strategies to ignite passion and transform program quality / Susan MacDonald.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

MacDonald, Susan, 1961 June 14- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Early childhood education--United States.

Early childhood education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (154 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lewisville, NC : Gryphon House, [2016]

Summary:

A positive, strengths-based leadership system is the key to transforming the quality of early childhood programs. Inspiring Early Childhood Leadership lays out strategies designed to support program leaders in finding new ways to reduce the levels of stress on themselves and their staff, and move into a unified, engaging system for leading with passion, intention, and purpose.

Contents:

Intro

Dedication

Contents

Introduction

1 Creating a Collaborative Vision Statement

A Method to Your Madness

Ways to Build Momentum

Steps for Creating a Shared Vision

Moving Forward with Confidence

Sample Vision Statements

Reflective Practice Exercises

2 Infusing the Learning Community with Positive Energy

Research on Leadership and Quality Learning Environments

A Journey Down the Negative Spiral

Understanding the Power of Positivity

Strategies for Transforming a Program's Energy

Creating Environments That Reflect Joy and Wonder

Gathering Data

3 Developing Purposeful Professional Development Plans

The Cascading Effect

The Value of Individual Professional Development Plans

A System for Supporting Professional Growth

Case Studies Showing the System in Action

The Impact of Integrated Professional Development Plans

Reflective Practice Exercise

4 Engaging in Continuous Quality Improvement

Developing a Program Improvement Plan

Embracing Quality Changes in Early Childhood Programs

5 Igniting Passion through Engaged Leadership

Multiplying Individual Strengths

Practicing Mindful Leadership

Recharging Your Energy by Reclaiming Time

Practicing Self-Care

6 Facilitating Effective Professional Development

Engaging in Reflective Practice

Incorporating Multiple Intelligences

Understanding and Supporting Adult Development

Establishing Strong Pillar Practices

Leading Engaging Meetings

Intentional Plans for Staff Meetings

7 Using Strengths-Based Coaching Techniques to Increase Engagement

The Focus of the Coaching Process

Characteristics of Effective Coaching

Strengths-Based Coaching Strategies.

The Art of Great Coaching

8 Embracing Change- Letting Go of the Status Quo

The Urgent Need for Change

Understanding Our Immunity to Change

The Journey Forward

Embracing New Possibilities

Appendix A Vision Statement

Appendix B Crafting Affirmation Statements

Appendix C Vision and Goals Summary

Appendix D Sample IPDP Summary Sheet

Appendix E Sample Professional Development Planning Sheet

Appendix F You Immunity to Change Map

Resources

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780876596524

0876596529

OCLC:

1037762135