Partnership Essentials- Training Modules and Symposiums

Successful Collaboration for Early Childhood Partnerships Training Modules

 

Designed for School District Early Childhood Administrators and Early Learning Center Owners/Directors. If you are currently in a partnership or interested in learning about potential partnership models, you are highly encouraged to attend.

 

Partnership Development Series: Successful Collaboration for Early Childhood Partnerships.   
Virtual Learning Series
Successful collaboration is a crucial element in all working and learning environments. These modules have been intentionally designed for all stages of partnership development including Vision and Goal Setting, Collaborative Decision Making, Leadership Transitions, and much more! We are confident that you will find these sessions engaging, valuable, and full of tools that are applicable in all aspects of your work including how the current COVID-19 crisis has impacted early education.  Modules can be taken independently or as a comprehensive set.

Partnership Overview (Module 1)
In this session, designed for school district early childhood administrators and early learning program owners and directors, participants will learn about the framework for early learning partnerships. Discussion includes history of the RECESS initiative and how it supports HB3, formal and informal partnership models, and partnership support resources.
Date: Coming Soon


MOU Development (Module 2)

A partnership formal agreement explains the contract between partners bringing together expectations, roles, and responsibilities developed around the infrastructure and goals of the partnership.  In this session, participants will learn about potential delivery models for formal and informal partnerships including "buckets" of consideration in partnership development.

Date: Coming Soon

 

Setting the Stage for Partnerships through Relationship Building and Vision and Goal Setting (Module 3): Register HERE

Having a shared vision is necessary to develop a common focus between parties that unifies efforts and determines the path for success. This session will help guide partners to build relationships and create shared goals needed to be accomplished to successfully implement the vision. 

Thursday, September 3, 2020

9:00 am- 12:00 pm

 

Collaborative Decision Making and Reaching Peaceful Resolutions (Module 4): Register HERE
In partnerships, collaborative decision making is important to encourage buy-in, teamwork, and a sense of value for all partners. Differing points of view should open up new thoughts of possibilities but can result in communication breakdowns. This session will examine tools to facilitate positive resolutions when miscommunication occurs.

Thursday, September 10, 2020

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

Evaluative Tools to Determine Progress (Module 5): Register HERE

Evaluation can identify partnership strengths and areas for improvement in processes, structure, planning, and activity implementation. This session will explore tools that gather data, establish accountability, and create a sense of accomplishment.

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

9:00 am – 11:00 am

 

Leadership Transitions (Module 6): Register HERE

Change is inevitable in any team, organization, or partnership and is a natural part of life. The impact can be determined by the preparation made before any personnel change occurs. This session will explore the need for transition preparation during the partnership development phase.
Thursday, September 24, 2020

9:00 am – 11:00 am

 

Additional Upcoming Training
Round Table Discussion on Supporting Early Childhood Education though School and Community Collaboration: Register HERE
Collaborative partnerships are imperative to support young learners during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Join us for an informative discussion on the impacts to HB3 PreK Partnership compliance, the Texas child care landscape, and the workforce needs of families while ensuring that the needs of our youngest students are being met.  Panelists include:

  • Kim Kofron, Executive Director, Texas Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Rachel Robinson, Education Specialist, Division of Early Childhood, Texas Education Agency
  • Shay Everitt, Senior Advisor for Child Care/ Pre-K Partnerships, Texas Workforce Commission

Tuesday, September 29, 2020
9:00 am – 11:00 am

 

Partnering to Enhance Early Learning Outcomes (for Prekindergarten Partnerships): Register HERE
The alignment of practices in early learning settings supports successful outcomes for early learning and higher grade levels, creating continuous growth and development. This session will guide partners in identifying effective ways to share data and align school readiness goals for children to provide successful early learning experiences for children.
Thursday, October 8, 2020
9:00 am – 12:00 pm 

 

Upcoming Symposium Dates

Part 1: Postponed (Location TBA)

Part 2: Postponed (Location TBA)

We look forward to rescheduling in-person Symposium opportunities after restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted.

 

Participants will receive up to 12 hours of professional development. Symposiums are scheduled from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm each day with lunch provided.
Participants in RECESS supported partnerships may receive up to two (2) on-site partnership technical assistance visits per partnership.

Part 1: Developing Team Relationships

  • Shared Vision and Goal Setting
  • Collaborative Decision Making
  • Reaching Peaceful Resolutions

Part 2: Building Partnership Sustainability Practices

  • Evaluative Tools to Determine Effectiveness
  • Leadership Transitions including Child/Family Transitions
  • Designing the Formal Agreement: Identifying Roles and Responsibilities

 

Send all inquiries to:

Laurie Adams, RECESS RP3 Manager
laurie@texasaeyc.org
(512)215-8142