Professional Development for Health Managers
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses professional development for health managers.
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Professional Development
Excellence in early childhood education (ECE) programs is built on a workforce that promotes continuous program improvement. Professional development is a cornerstone of this process. It includes gaining new knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with experience and competencies that relate to one’s profession, job responsibilities, or work environment. ECE programs and staff must address three areas: Professional Development Systems; Foundation for Staff Development; and Individual Career Development. Resources are organized within these areas to promote easy access to the information you need.
How to Partner with iPD
Learn how states and territories can partner with the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio to offer free, CEU-bearing courses for professional development credit.
Individualized Professional Development Plans to Support Career Pathways
Success in any career requires the continued development of skills and knowledge. Explore tools and resources to help supervisors develop effective plans with staff.
Creating an Individualized Professional Development Plan Decision Tree
Review this infographic for key considerations when creating an Individualized Professional Development Plan.
New Director Mentor Initiative
Expand your knowledge and practice, enhance your networks, and improve your performance and career development through a one-year mentor–mentee relationship with an effective and experienced Head Start director.
Aligning Practice-Based Coaching Efforts and Effects
This webinar identifies key sources of data for measuring coaching efforts and effects. Learn how your program can use data to strengthen your professional development and Practice-Based Coaching support.
Head Start New Employee Portal
Designed specifically for new staff, these resources summarize key Head Start concepts for many roles. Find the materials that support early staff success!
Head Start Coaching Companion Mobile App
The Coaching Companion mobile application is for early care and education staff, coaches and coachees. Upload videos and engage in reflection and feedback within a collaborative coaching partnership on the go.
All Staff Head Start Orientation Resources
These resources are useful to introduce any employee starting a career in Head Start programs to the essential job requirements, regardless of the role.
Aspects of Professional Development Systems
Find professional development tools and resources for training and technical assistance providers, directors, educators, administrators, policy makers, and leaders in the early childhood education field.
