Certified to Shine: Your Guide to Texas Rising Star Certification (Houston)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. Join us for an exciting in-person event in Houston, Texas for Certified to Shine: Your Guide to Texas Rising Star Certification, where we will review the history of the Texas Rising Star Program. Participants will gain a thorough knowledge of measures relating to the education, experience, and training of all staff including directors. Participants will walk away from this session with a complete understanding of the TRS program and staff qualifications. This program is a high-impact initiative that offers step-by-step guidance in completing the Texas Rising Star Certification. Childcare providers will learn how to deal with the high cost of care by accessing your current business model; identifying cost-saving strategies for your center; accessing revenue opportunities through contracts and small business loans; how to hire and retain staff; and build client loyalty and retention. **LIGHT BREAKFAST SNACKS AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.** Module 1 – Introduction to Texas Rising Star/ Category 1-Director and Staff Qualifications Training We will review the history of the Texas Rising Star Program. Participants will gain a thorough knowledge of measures relating to the education, experience, and training of all staff including directors. Participants will walk away from this session with a complete understanding of the TRS program and staff qualifications. Module 2 – Category 2- Teacher/Child Interactions We will understand measures relating to group size, staff-to-child ratio, and quality of interactions between teachers and children in the classroom. We will also discuss assessments that will show progress, regression, sustainability in children’s social and emotional wellbeing as well as their knowledge, growth, providers, and families can easily understand the outcomes and gain tools through these assessments to create an individualized support plan for each child in their care. Module 3 – Category 3: Program Administration We will look at the measures relating to education and involvement of parents and families in the program and how the program is managed. Participants will walk away with tools to create an effective family education program, family involvement, and have the best practices for program management. Module 4 – Category 4 Indoor and Outdoor Environments We will discuss measures relating to the equipment, materials, and arrangement of the indoor and outdoor leaning environments. Engaging centers that show differentiated learning and engagement. Participants will walk away from the final module with the ability to create an indoor and outdoor space that resembles a high-quality early childhood. environment. Module 5: Access To Capital for Your Center We will discuss funding programs available to grow your business. Module 6: QuickBooks Online for Your Center We will discuss how managing financial management helps your business succeed. Participants will walk away from this session with a keen understanding of the financial cycle and application to their company. Space is limited! REGISTER NOW! PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. The Certified to Shine: Your Guide to Texas Rising Star Certification program is generously funded in part by Wells Fargo.