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June 4, 2020

Executive Level Roundtable Series

Join APOST, Connections 4 Success, and Davis & Associates from June to August 2020 for a six-part Executive Roundtable Series.

About

The Executive Roundtable Series features next-steps and best practices to respond appropriately to recent industry disruptions due to COVID-19. The primary focus is to engage in meaningful dialog and share tips that help executive leaders to adapt and modify their business operations to recover and progress their organizations from survival to recovery to growth.

Available Sessions

- Executive Roundtable: When Reopening, What Needs to be Considered?
  Wednesday, June 10 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here
- Executive Roundtable: Merging & Integrating Programming with Others: Maximizing Dollars and Resources for Impact while addressing consolidation with other not-for-profit organizations
  Wednesday, June 24 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here
- Be Creative: How to Reach out to Funders & Strengthen Relationships with Foundations
  Wednesday, July 8 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here
- How to Apply for Relief Money for Capacity Building?
  Wednesday, July 22 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here
- Connecting with Others – How to Best Utilize Experts for Conversations
  Wednesday, August 5 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here
- How to Handle Your Workforce Post COVID-19? – Organizational Skill Gaps with Leaner Staffing
  Wednesday, August 26 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here

More Information

For more information, please contact APOST at 412.456.6876.

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October 16, 2019

Promoting Self-Awareness through Dance

Early childhood educators are invited to join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust on December 14 for their workshop, “Promoting Self-Awareness through Dance.”

About

Dance offers children a way to explore their environment, engage with peers, and express their unique selves. During this workshop, participants will learn dance strategies that will foster all of these experiences by promoting children’s self-awareness. Participants will learn ways to bring these ideas into your center to create a classroom of students with strong self-control and body awareness!

Act 48 and PQAS hours available.

Registration

To register and learn more, visit the event page.

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May 3, 2019

Call for Nominations: 2019 PACCA Awards

PACCA is accepting nominations for the 2019 Educator of the Year and the Award of Excellence. The awards recognize contributions made by PACCA members to the early care and education profession. Members and non-members may make nominations.

About the Awards

The Educator of the Year Award

The Educator of the Year Award honors outstanding service and accomplishments in the delivery of services to children. It is given to an individual at a PACCA member agency who has contributed significantly to the direct care and education of young children. We are seeking nominations for both center-based and family child care educators. It is suggested that the person has been a teacher for at least three years.

The Award of Excellence

The Award of Excellence honors outstanding service and accomplishments in the field of administration. The award is presented to a member of PACCA who has demonstrated qualities of vision (ability to see possibilities for making things happen and communicating this vision to others), teamwork (ability to work with and support others) and leadership (willingness to reach out to benefit the child care community). It is suggested that the person has been a director, executive director, administrator, or owner for three years.

Eligibility

In order to receive an award, nominees must meet specific eligibility guidelines that vary by award. To see these guidelines, visit PACCA’s website.

Benefits

In addition to receiving the award, awardees will receive the following benefits:

Complimentary registration and hotel accommodations for the Early Childhood Education Summit, October 21-23, 2019 in State College
Honored during the official awards presentation at the 2019 Early Childhood Education Summit
Recognition in PACCA’s newsletter, website, and Facebook page

How to Nominate

To nominate a colleague, complete the nomination form and include a written description of why this person deserves the award. PACCA encourages testimonials from children, fellow staff, colleagues, and parents to illustrate your nominee’s exceptional work. Nomination Deadline: June 30, 2019

More Information

For more information on the awards, nominating, and eligibility, visit PACCA’s website.

*Information provided by PACCA