<p>Imagine what your early childhood program would look like if it were a true professional learning community--a place where teachers saw each new day as an opportunity to expand their competence and confidence and support one another toward a shared vision of program excellence. Written in an engaging and lively style, Inspiring Peak Performance presents five strategies--developmental supervision, teacher induction, individual learning plans, peer learning teams, and 360-degree feedback-that together will help you make your vision of program excellence come alive.</p>

Inspiring Peak Performance Competence, Commitment, and Collaboration

Education & Teaching

Ann Hentschel

Jill Bella

Paula Jorde-Bloom

Schools & Teaching

New Horizons

<p>Early childhood program administrators often have a global impression that things are going well or not so well at their center, but they lack specific feedback on just what areas of the organization contribute to those impressions. This updated edition of an NAEYC bestseller helps directors define more precisely how ten dimensions of a center shape the quality of work life for staff. It will help you look at your program in terms of collegiality, opportunities for professional growth, supervisor support, clarity, reward system, decision making, goal consensus, task orientation, physical setting, and innovation. Written in an engaging and lively style, the ideas in this book will help you sharpen your leadership skills and make your center A Great Place to Work. A Great Place to Work will help you ...  understand why organizational climate is so important  learn how to conduct a survey of work attitudes at your center  appreciate the different perspectives of your teachers and support staff  recognize the vital role that you play in setting the tone for success  implement strategies to guarantee bright and sunny days ahead</p>

A Great Place to Work: Creating a Healthy Organiza

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