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Practice to Progress Plan

Let's dive into a gentle shift toward empowering children through play

17 hr
879 US dollars
Customer's Place

Service Description

With this plan, I complete the following (gaining teacher, child and administrative insight along the way): Step One: OBSERVE and DISCUSS This foundational step consists of one 5 hour observation at your center or home-based facility (you can decide which areas/classrooms you think my observation time will be best spent). I will be spending a portion of this time in dialogue with teachers about their feelings around the learning environment and curriculum. Children will not be directly asked any questions regarding their school experience, but are welcome to ask me questions as they arise! My goal is not to hide and "catch behavior." It is to be a part of the experience and truly open myself up to what I am seeing in a non-judgmental way. Step Two: ASSESS (in-depth, independent work on my part) After observing, I will conduct an assessment of what I see working well with parents, children, families, and the environment. I will also highlight and document areas that we can strive to improve. This assessment and documentation piece will be brought to our next meeting. Step Three: SHARE AND DISCUSS (1 hour in person) We will meet to discuss curricular goals. These may involve transition changes, continuing education opportunities that will support improved teacher-child interactions, environmental shifts (classroom arrangement), material/toy ideas, conflict resolution ideas, and behavioral management systems that promote social-emotional well being. Step Four- IMPLEMENT AND REVIEW (1 hour in person) After 2-3 weeks, we will reconvene and see areas of growth as well as potential "stuck zones." We will collaboratively hone in on what is working and build on that as a platform to support the areas that are still a challenge. RECONNECT- Remote check-in via e-mail After an additional week, we will reconnect with feedback, requests or advice. Expect a detailed report and response at this time. Moving forward, monthly check-ins are encouraged. These can be scheduled via zoom or in person. I love to stay in touch with the amazing children and educators I support. My deepest privilege is to keep the joy in learning and connect with those who are passionate about teaching!


Cancellation Policy

How to get the most out of our meetings: 1- Prepare specific, written questions ahead of time. I’ll also have questions and ideas to guide our time together, but I want to ensure that your questions/concerns are addressed! I also recommend looking over our Process to Process guide to see all that we will be working on ahead of time. 2- Please send an email at least 24 hours in advance if you need to reschedule. Refunds are not offered, but I will happily meet with you at a later time/day! 3- It is up to you to determine if your local child care licensing and/or franchising rules require and specific background checks or credentials from me before entering classrooms at your facility. I am up to date and cleared on my FBI background check and fingerprinting, Colorado criminal background check and abuse and neglect background check. 4- As an independent consultant, I cannot fill in as a substitute or child care provider in your classroom in order to meet teacher-child ratios for licensing requirements. My job description does not extend to helping with feeding, diapering, or other janitorial services that may arise. What educational consulting is and isn’t: Educational coaching is a collaborative, professional relationships that is designed to empower you in your ability to teach the little ones in your life more effectively. Educational coaching is not mental health therapy for you or the children in your care. That being said, I realize that much of the work involved in teaching is emotion-based and most things in life do affect our mental well being. I am confident in my ability to empathize and support you, while also holding firm to what my education and experience is designed to offer.


Contact Details

happyrootslearning@gmail.com


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