- The Getting Rady Project (see this flyer)
- Pathways to Professionald Development (for really committed staff who may be stuck at aide or assistant teacher level because they are missing some core skills to advance; there are scholarships available to help them get basic ed and assessments completed; cohort-based program) - contact Micki Lechner-Riehle 651-233-2276
- Building Quality (similar to Getting Ready for those outside the Parent Aware pilot area, statewide, RCC is looking to start a list of interested programs who would like money to help with training and equipment needs; sites should serve a significant number of at risk families) - contact Carol Stromme 651-641-6644
2. Cory Woosely, Eager to Learn - came to speak about programming for directors
- Free webinars - sign up for email list by contacting coryw@mnchildcare.org
- Director's Crediential cohort starts in January, $940, NAEYC-credential
- CDA program, 10 months, $600, all online, community based.
3. Upcoming training on the Go Green rating scale! See flyer for more info.
4. Cathy Clair, RCC - came to talk about changes with the Debra S. Fish library
- You will now need to register your library card if you don't have a St. Paul Public Library card in order to check out books - Cathy will be here next month from 11:30-12:30 to help directors register their cards.
- You can pick up, return and request books at any public library using the online system.
- Some flyers about the changes: flyer 1 and flyer 2 (sorry, scans are kind of cut off)
- TEACH
- RETAIN - FREE money for child care providers to be used however they wish $1,000-$3,500. Rewards longevity and professional development. Must have a CDA or degree.
- Check out mnchildcare.org's scholarship page for more info on other available grants and scholarships.
6. Alicia Frosch, Child Care Works - came to talk about 2011 legislative outcomes.
- Check out this great summary sheet.
- Reimbursement rates will actually change starting November 28th not October 31st.
- No exceptions to new absent day policy.
- They may make some changes in the $20 background study fee related to returning staff.
- QRIS (Parent Aware) will probably be moved through by the Administrative Branch (Gov Dayton) and not the legislature.
- Hannah's Law PASSED. As of 8/1/11 all Assistant Teachers and Teachers should be trained in CPR within 30 days of employment.
- Job Description hints, tips and practices:
- Give out when fill out the application so they know what they are applying for
- Include in employee handbook
- Include the key phrase, "And other duties as assigned by director"
- Include cleaning, daily maintencnace tasks, team work
- If staff aren't following, one way to give a reminder is to highlight area in question on job description and hand to them.
- Break down by classroom and title (i.e. Infant aide, Infant lead, Preschool assistant teacher, etc)
- Insurance agent may be of help when developing this.
- Including "Must see and hear"....ADA questions...
- Employee Reviews hints, tips and practices:
- Have employees do a self evaluation using the same form (can be harsher on themselves)
- Areas commonly assessed: general job performance (on time, dress code, cooperation); relations with kids; relations with parents
- Good time for goal setting (where do you see yourself in ...? Training plan fo the following year)
- Mixed opinions on giving raises for review result.
- Mixed opinions on giving reviews on anniversary or all at once (some do new staff at 90 days, 6 months, 1 year and then annually at a year round review process)
- Probationary periods - risky because can give staff past the period a false sense of security in an at-will employment state
- A more in-depth survey on rates and pay scales for teachers
- See if we can get the information collected by CCR&R broken down by city.
- Discuss a salary cap and other compensation (PTO, Training)
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