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Career
Development
We understand that providing continual professional growth for our
staff ensures our program quality. Therefore, we make staff development and
career enhancement a top priority.
Career development elements at IHSD include:
- Staff development days: Teachers attend monthly
training sessions, where there are opportunities to learn and interact
with staff from other sites.
- Site-based support: Peer coaching,
individualized training, small group sessions, and mentoring are
available at IHSD sites.
- Staff development plans: Staff members are
encouraged to create staff development plans based on their own
training needs and professional growth ambitions. Supervisors, program
specialists, and consultants assist staff in reaching their goals
- Off-site training: Funding is available for
staff to attend professional conferences and workshops on an ongoing
basis.
- Technical assistance: IHSD provides on-site
training and technical assistance in topics related to early childhood
education, special education, health and nutrition, family services,
and program management.
- College coursework: With tuition and textbook
reimbursements, stipends, and paid and unpaid leave opportunities,
IHSD supports staff enrolled in child development, early education, or
other educational programs appropriate to the employee’s position.
- Mentor-teacher program: New teachers are paired
with experienced teachers who provide support and guidance and offer
feedback, allowing new teachers to learn and grow and giving
experienced teachers a chance to develop their leadership skills.
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