JOIN US FOR THIS LIMITED 90 MINUTE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Building Childcare Success

Becoming the Leader You Want to Be

Educators for Peaceful Classrooms and Communities, the leading peace training organization for educators, offers this limited-time free workshop!

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:00AM to 10:30AM PDT

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Includes a 90-Minute Continuing Education Certificate for participants completing the workshop.

Presentation Available in Spanish

Using Zoom’s Language Interpretation feature, our workshop will be presented in both English and Spanish. Participants can choose their language choice once logged into the meeting. Simultaneous translation services generously provided by Child Care Business Institute.

About the Workshop

Strong leadership is the foundation of every successful early childhood program. Effective leaders not only ensure smooth day-to-day operations but also create a positive culture that supports children, families, and educators while maintaining high-quality standards.

Leading a childcare program requires balancing multiple responsibilities, including staff supervision, family engagement, program management, and compliance with regulations. Successful leaders demonstrate strong communication skills, effective decision-making, thoughtful planning, and the ability to nurture both themselves and those they lead.

This interactive workshop is designed for childcare directors, administrators, site supervisors, and aspiring leaders who want to strengthen their leadership capacity and build thriving programs. Participants will gain practical strategies, tools, and insights to enhance their effectiveness and continue their journey toward becoming the leader they aspire to be.

What We Will Cover

The Importance of Self-Care for Effective Leadership
Time Management and Prioritization Strategies
Developing and Framing Effective Program Policies
Building Positive Classroom Management Practices
Effective Classroom Supervision Techniques
Supervising and Supporting Supervisory Staff
Professional Communication Skills
- Communicating with Families
- Communicating with Teachers and Staff
- Communicating with Children
- Written Communication and Documentation
Conflict Resolution and Managing Challenging Situations

Meet the Presenters

Rheta Negrete-Neal, MA

PRESENTER
Rheta has over 40 years working in the field of social services. She has been an Early Childhood Teacher, Center Director, Social Worker, Parent Educator, Trainer of Teachers, and most recently Manager for a Home Visiting Program. Rheta’s specialties include Infant and Toddler Caregiving, Partnerships with Parents, Diversity in Education, Teaching Adults. The importance of teacher, children and family advocacy has been a common theme throughout Rheta’s career.
Auxilia William, EdD

PRESENTER
Auxilia is an early childhood education leader, author, behavior specialist, and advocate dedicated to helping children, families, educators, and communities thrive. With 12+ years of leadership in multi-state child care programs, she champions inclusive, high-quality learning environments. She also mentored doctoral students as a Peer Navigator at National University and supports peaceful, inclusive education as EPCC’s Social Media Manager and Planning & Development Team Member.