The CDA Information Packet contains two free brochures: (1) the CDA General Information Brochure presenting concise information about the CDA assessment processes for center-based, family child care, and home visitor personnel; and (2) the Council Publication Brochure provides information for ordering all Council publications.
Up to 5 copies free. For 6 or more copies at $3.50 each, call the Council 1-800-424-4310.
The Power of Reflection and Self-Awareness
Having a better understanding of ourselves is the first step toward achieving a better relationship with others.In this volume, thought-provoking questions and engaging exercises enable self-reflection. You can determine the gap between your current and ideal work environment and become a self-mentor for envisioning new possibilities. You will gain clarity about your purpose and passions and practice strategies to reduce stress and avoid burnout.
How Effective Directors Get Things Done
Leadership starts with the way you think about yourself and the vital role you play in your early childhood program. This book helps you understand your unique leadership style and the values and beliefs that shape your leadership behavior. Filled with practical suggestions and lively examples from high-performing directors, you'll learn how you can transform your center into a vibrant and engaging learning community.
A Practical Guide
By Paula Jorde Bloom
Meetings are the glue that holds early childhood organizations together, the primary vehicle for communicating information, identifying and solving problems, and making decisions. Skill in facilitating meetings is essential for effective management. This book is filled with practical tips and techniques — you'll learn how to craft a well-designed agenda, engage participants in lively, substantive discussion, and solve problems in a collegial way.
Recruiting, Selecting, and Orienting Staff
By Kay Albrecht
Well-trained and experienced staff members are the key to early childhood program quality and healthy child development. Skills in recruitment, interviewing, screening, selecting, and orienting new teachers are what every director needs. This volume uses manageable components and practical and effective techniques to help you find teachers with the right fit for your program's particular needs.
Planning and Presenting Dynamic Workshops
Good training has never been more important and good trainers have never been in more demand. As a workshop leader, your job is to engage your participants as active partners in the learning process this book will help you achieve that goal. You will learn to communicate with clarity, add spontaneity and humor to your presentations, and handle challenging situations.
Leadership Choices in Early Care and Education
By Stacie G. Goffin and Valora Washington
The field of early childhood care and education is in transition. The authors of this book examine the major issues that must be addressed if children are to be given more and better opportunities. They discuss how adaptive leadership work can unify the field, create openness to new strategies, generate a shared vision, and build a viable strategy for its achievement.
Successful Parenting African American Style
by Dr. James Young
Implementing Shared Decision Making and Participative Management
As the director of an early childhood program, you are in a unique position to influence the decision-making policies and practices at your center. In this book you'll learn about participative management, a practice that involves other staff in critical management decisions. You’ll create a team of vital partners interested in the center’s goals.
By Susan Andersen
This book is a beautiful photo essay that showcases the groundbreaking visit of early childhood education professionals to Cuba in 2003. These stunning photos record the U.S. visitors’ impression of Cuba — the Cuban people, the children, and the interesting culture.
