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Taking the Lead 10 Assignments

Course Number
TTL10_ALL_v1
Overview
Taking the Lead (TTL) is a community of practice that is focused on the family child care provider as a change agent – at the individual, business and community level. Participants in TTL will: learn strategies for growing and sustaining a successful family child care business; enhance their work as an early childhood educator; and gain understanding of their role as an advocate for early care and education.
Objective

Taking the Lead Objectives:

  • Measure and foster improved business and education practices
  • Lead a cycle of continuous quality improvement
  • Expand their self-reflection practices on individual and organizational change
  • Explore advocacy and their role as an advocate for early care and education