I'm a Director, Now What?
Course: #32698Level: IntermediateSubject Area: Managing an effective program operation 4 Hours 42 ReviewsThis course is designed to help the newly promoted director transition into the role of “leader” versus “peer.” Learn about center culture, parent relationships, and leadership skill building.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/4.0; AL/4.0; AR PDR/4.0; AZ Registry/4.0; CA Registry/4.0; CO/4.0; CT/4.0; DC PDIS/4.0 Program Management: Operation And Evaluation; DE/4.0; FL/4.0; GaPDS-ASO/4.0; HI/4.0; IA Registry/4.0; IACET/0.4; ID Stars/4.0; IL Gateways/4.0 B345755; IN/4.0; KS/4.0; MA/4.0; ME/4.0; MI Registry/4.0; MOPD/4.0; MSDE/4.0 CKO-157185, Professionalism; NC DCDEE/4.0; NE/4.0; NH/4.0; NJCCIS/4.0; NV Registry/4.0; NY/4.0; OH/4.0; OK Registry/4.0; OR/4.0; PA Keys/4.0; SC Endeavors/4.0; SD/4.0; TX/4.0; UT/4.0; VA/4.0; VT NLCCV/4.0; WA STARS/4.0; WI Registry/4.0; WY Stars/4.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to articulate leadership attributes that contribute to center administration success.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze current center offerings and services to brainstorm ways to enhance and improve.
- After this course, participants will be able to summarize events to promote collaborative relationships with parents and create a positive center culture with staff.
Course created on October 31, 2024
Agenda
0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
5-40 Minutes | Attributes of a Good Leader |
40-80 Minutes | Best Practices for Transitioning from Peer to Leader |
80-120 Minutes | Understanding Staffing & Schedules |
120-160 Minutes | Budgeting |
160-200 Minutes | Creating a Center Culture |
200-235 Minutes | Partnering with Parents |
235-240 Minutes | Summary |
Reviews
42 ReviewsPresented By

Jennifer Romanoff
MA
Jennifer Romanoff, MA ECE, is a trainer of early childhood teachers, center administrative teams, and owners. A published author of three books on responding to toddler behavior, Jennifer has been teaching and training in the early childhood education field for over 30 years. She has presented nationally both through live sessions and webinars. As Vice President of Education and Training for her company, Jennifer also creates trainings to support best practices, excellence in education, and the accreditation process. A supervisor series of trainings developed specifically for center administrative teams is Jennifer's current focus. This project has included use of a production studio, an online learning center, and simulcast capabilities, where she recently hosted an event for over 800 attendees.
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Financial: Jennifer Romanoff was paid an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-Financial: Jennifer Romanoff has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Continued.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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Passing an online exam and completing a course evaluation will be required to earn continuing education credit.
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Arkansas Professional Development Registry
This course is approved by the Arkansas Professional Development Registry. This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
Arizona Registry
This course is approved by the Arizona Registry. This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry
continued is an Approved Training Sponsor with the California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry. This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
Washington DC PDIS
continued is a Training Organization approved by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Division of Early Learning (DEL), authorized to offer select courses. This course meets ongoing child care licensing training requirements in Washington DC. This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
Georgia Professional Development System Approved Sponsor Organization
This course is state-approved by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning for child care providers. This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
Iowa Child Care Provider Training Registry
continued is approved to provide professional development for Iowa DHS child care credit. This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
continued, LLC,is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.40 CEUs for this program.
IdahoSTARS
continued is an approved training provider for IdahoSTARS. This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
Illinois Gateways
continued is an Authorized Entity for the Illinois Gateways Registry, organization number B345755 . This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
Michigan Registry
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Missouri Professional Development System
This course has been approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Childhood for child care licensing and MOPD registry credit. This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
MSDE Child Care Training
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North Carolina DCDEE
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New Jersey Workforce Registry
continued is an approved Training Agency with the New Jersey Workforce Registry. This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
Nevada Registry
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Oklahoma Registry
This course is approved by the Oklahoma Registry. This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
PA Keys to Professional Development
This course is approved by the PA Keys to Professional Development Registry. This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
South Carolina Endeavors Registry
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Vermont Northern Lights
continued is an approved online training organization by Vermonts Northern Lights Career Development Center. This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
Washington STARS
continued is approved to provide professional development for Washington STARS training hours. This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
The Registry - Wisconsin
This course has been approved by the Wisconsin Registry as registered training for child care licensing credit. This course is offered for 4.00 clock hour(s).
Wyoming Stars
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