Friday, March 15, 2019; 2:30 - 4:00 PM; Appalachian Room

Roanoke, VA

Synopsis:

Staff morale and retention are big concerns within the ECE field today. These issues in a program negatively impact the quality of care and learning of young children. This session will emphasize the importance of positive morale and strategies to build strong staff relationships that create a positive program environment for all stakeholders!

Objectives:

  • Understand the connection of staff morale and rapport, its effects on job performance, and ultimate impact on overall program quality.
  • Reflect and acquire team building techniques and strategies to boost staff relationships resulting in a positive environment conducive for a high-quality learning experience.