Category Archives: Professional Development

Presents the Online Learning Library Initiative (OLLI) Interested in starting a child care program? Need help with behavior and classroom management or intentional teaching practices, etc.? OLLI can help! OLLI houses free Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) approved training courses for Georgia child care providers and trainers covering the following topics: Child Care… Read more »

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The Child Care Services (CCS) TA Unit is now taking request from TA/support for any program, regardless of their compliance status. For any provider(s) that require support in any area of their program, CCS would be happy to help and provide resources (even if the concern is not listed on the flyer). For inquires, please… Read more »

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In her article at afterschoolalliance.org, Selena Levy addresses a mysterious, frustrating, scary and/or taboo topic, depending on who you ask.  The topic:  what can after school and camp programs do to support mental health and wellness?  It is a brief article for a complex subject, but it is well worth your time if you, or… Read more »

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We’re halfway through the year.  How are your New Year’s Resolutions holding up?  You’re not alone if you’ve veered off course, or if you never even got started. Whether it’s personal resolutions or professional goals, the struggle with change is a universal human experience.  Change can be scary, exciting, overwhelming, inspiring, frustrating, and/or invigorating.  Sometimes,… Read more »

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According to his Forbes.com article, Dan Diamond writes that about 40% of Americans make resolutions; yet, a study at the University of Scranton found that only about 8% of these people actually achieve their resolutions.  In the article, Diamond notes that the following types of resolutions are the ones most easily achieved: Simple Tangible Shared… Read more »

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