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Leading Literacy: Strategies for Center-Wide Success

Dive into the dynamic world of early childhood education leadership with our Leading Literacy course. Explore innovative strategies and best practices for promoting literacy excellence in your center, empowering you to develop and retain top talent while fostering a culture of lifelong learning. Join us on this transformative journey where leadership meets literacy, and together, we'll unlock the full potential of every child's reading and writing journey.
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Course Info
CDA / NAEYC
Instructor
training HOURS
2 training/clock hours
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CEU
0.2 CEUs
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TARGET AUDIENCE
Birth - 5
LEARNING OUTCOMES
  1. Participants will demonstrate an understanding of the key principles of early literacy development.
  2. Participants will be able to design and implement literacy-rich environments within childcare centers, including creating engaging learning spaces, selecting appropriate literacy materials, and fostering a culture of reading and storytelling
  3. Participants will develop strategies for supporting staff professional development in literacy instruction, including providing training on effective literacy practices, integrating literacy across the curriculum, and promoting collaborative learning among educators.
  4. Participants will learn strategies for engaging families in literacy promotion, including establishing partnerships with parents, providing resources and tips for supporting literacy at home, and organizing family literacy events within the center.
Bertelsen Education courses are internationally accredited through IACET.
This course counts towards the following CDA Core Competencies:
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2 - To advance physical and intellectual competence
5 - To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs
8 - Understanding Principles of Child Development and Learning
This course counts towards the following NAEYC Standard(s):
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10 - Leadership and Management
3 - Teaching
6 - Staff Competencies, Preparation, and Support
Meet the instructors

Sammantha Boyle

Sammantha is basically a big kid in grown-up clothing, finding endless delight in viewing the world through the unfiltered wonder of children. Juggling the chaos and charm of being a mom to two little humans, she stumbled into a career in Early Childhood Education—thanks to her family for that unexpected plot twist. With a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, specializing in Early Childhood Education, Sammantha adds a touch of academic flair to her endeavors and has a passion for connecting the book smarts of early childhood education with the fun she believes working everyday in ECE should be.

Sarah Steffen

Sarah Steffen, a U.S. Air Force veteran, shifted to ECE In 2014 after pursuing her bachelors in early childhood education/development. With roles spanning from preschool teacher to curriculum designer and IT manager, she holds expertise in education and technology. She is a proud mom to two boys on the autism spectrum. She spends her free time coaching youth soccer and volunteering at her children’s school.

See what other learners are saying about this course...

It provided so much information on being an effective teacher and how to ensure our teaching practices are effective.
Director, Florida
This is my first time dealing with VPK and getting those kids ready for kindergarten it is our priority. I will be able to help my teachers more in every area: observing, analyzing, testing, implementing and setting goals to meet those children's needs.
Director, Florida
This course gave me a good understanding of why assessments are important and what to do with the data collected.
Director, Florida
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