Leadership Initiative
Explores
to Thrive
The Leadership Initiative hosted a series of activities, events and discussions around the National Association for the Education of Young Children's publication for leaders, From Survive to Thrive: A Director's Guide for Leading an Early Childhood Program . These resources are from the 2020-21 series.
Western New York
Regional initiatives
Each region hosted its own set of webinars, discussions and activities around the themes of From Survive to Thrive. Click below to explore your region's initiative and get involved in the conversation.
Webinar Launch Video
Webinar Series
Please see below for recordings, resources and reflections from our webinar series.
Survive to Thrive Chapter 1: What Does It Mean to Be a Director?
Wednesday, October 21st at 12:30pm
Survive to Thrive Chapter 1: What Does It Mean to Be a Director?
Discussion for Survive to Thrive Chapter 1: What Does It Mean to Be a Director?
Wednesday, October 28th at 12:30pm
Survive to Thrive Chapter 2: Program Context and Culture
Wednesday, November 18th at 12:30pm
Survive to Thrive Chapter 2: Program Context and Culture
Discussion for Survive to Thrive Chapter 2: Program Context and Culture
Wednesday, December 2nd at 12:30pm
Survive to Thrive Chapter 3: Achieving and Maintaining Program Quality
Wednesday, December 16th at 12:30pm
Survive to Thrive Chapter 3: Achieving and Maintaining Program Quality
Discussion for Survive to Thrive Chapter 3: Achieving and Maintaining Program Quality
Wednesday, December 23rd at 12:30pm
Survive to Thrive Chapter 4: Budget and Finances
Discussion for Survive to Thrive Chapter 4: Budget and Finances
Wednesday, January 27th at 12:30pm
Survive to Thrive Chapter 5 Program Curriculum
Discussion for Survive to Thrive Chapter 5: Program Curriculum
Wednesday, February 24th at 12:30pm
Survive to Thrive Chapter 6 Observation, Assessment, and Documentation
Wednesday, March 17th at 12:30pm
Survive to Thrive Chapter 6 Observation, Assessment, and Documentation
Discussion for Survive to Thrive Chapter 6: Observation, Assessment, and Documentation
Wednesday, March 24th at 12:30pm
Survive to Thrive Chapter 7 Staffing
Discussion for Survive to Thrive Chapter 7: Staffing
Wednesday, April 28th at 12:30pm
Survive to Thrive Chapter 8 Families
Discussion for Survive to Thrive Chapter 8: Families
Wednesday, May 26th at 12:30pm
Survive to Thrive Chapter 9 Enrollment
Discussion for Survive to Thrive Chapter 9: Enrollment
Wednesday, June 23rd at 12:30pm