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7 Steps to Effective Supervision of Early Childhood Staff
(Helping Staff Support Positive Child Outcomes)
Identify Desired Consumer Outcomes
- Define the developmental and learning goals for children.
- Align with early childhood standards and best practices.
Specify What Staff Must Do
- Outline clear expectations and responsibilities.
- Ensure tasks directly contribute to child development and learning.
Train Staff in Performance Skills
- Provide hands-on training and professional development.
- Use modeling, coaching, and real-world examples.
Monitor Staff Performance
- Conduct regular observations and feedback sessions.
- Use checklists and performance assessments.
Support Proficient Staff Performance
- Recognize and reward staff achievements.
- Offer continuous learning opportunities.
Correct Non-Proficient Staff Performance
- Provide constructive feedback and targeted support.
- Use mentorship and additional training when needed.
Continuously Evaluate Performance & Outcomes
- Assess staff effectiveness and child development progress.
- Adjust strategies to improve overall program quality.
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 NAEYC Week of the Young Child Kick Off Committee Meeting Online
Friday February 7th at 1:30pm
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Director PLC
Join Us Online,
Wednesday, February 19th
from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Topic: Networking, Goals for the New Year
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Amarillo College Child Development Lab School is a Licensed Center located in Amarillo, Texas. They are licensed for 35 children and accept children birth to 4 years. The director is Erica Cole. The program has 6 full time staff members with 5 open classrooms.
The program had their Recertification and retained a 4 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Rhonda Hodges is the Mentor.
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Sybil B Harrington Learning Center is a Licensed Center located in Amarillo, Texas. They are licensed for 125 children and accept children birth to 4 years. The director is Margarita Tamez. The program has 5 full time staff members with 4 open classrooms.
The program had their Recertification and earned a 4 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Marissa Moore is the Mentor.
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Tammes Tender Touch Too - is a Licensed Center located in Amarillo, Texas with a total capacity of 103 children and serves birth to preschool age children. Tamme Pinkert is the owner and Director. The program has 7 staff members and 5 classrooms.
The program had their Recertification and earned a 4 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Christie Hall is the Mentor.
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Will Rogers Learning Center is one of seven locations of Children’s Learning Centers of Amarillo Inc. This year they will be celebrating 100 years of providing services for families in the Amarillo area. We are Licensed for 125 and accept children six weeks to 10 years. The center is led by Rita Martinez who has been a director for 40 years & Co-Director Kim Riles who has been employed for 30 years. Will Rogers has 5 classrooms & 11 employees.
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Our mission is to provide child care that meets the needs of each child and family in a safe, RESPECTFUL and in an educational environment.
Classroom teachers are trained, experienced & educated. We have 2 employees working on associate degrees, one who recently graduated, one working on her master's degree, one currently registering and another employee who has recently been accepted in the nursing program & will work part time.
The program has had their Recertification and has maintained a 4 Star-Texas Rising Star status. Marissa Moore is the Mentor
Fun fact: the management team made a pack they will retire together.
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If your Early Learning Program has Spotlight worthy news, please submit the information to Cynthia Hixon at chixon@wspanhandle.com
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Welcome
New Providers to Child Care Services
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Heather Chambers RCCH is a Registered Child Care Home located in Follett, Texas with a total capacity of 12 children and accepts all ages. |
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If your Early Learning Program needs assistance with resources or business supports, please contact me Cynthia Hixon, Child Care Industry Support Specialist and I will do my best to get the information you need. I can be reached Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm and my office is at Workforce Solutions, 3120 Eddy St., Amarillo, TX 79106 my direct line is 806-350-1722 or via email at CHIXON@wspanhandle.com.
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To schedule a meeting or a visit with me click the button below.
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Este documento contiene información importante sobre los requisitos, los derechos, las determinaciones y las responsabilidades del acceso a los servicios del sistema de la fuerza laboral. Hay disponibles servicios de idioma, incluida la interpretación y la traducción de documentos, sin ningún costo y a solicitud.
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