November 14 & 15, 2024, Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs, CA

A community of practice for Head Start and Early Head Start HR staff, Coaches, Coordinators, and Supervisors working to elevate Coaching Strategies which ultimately advances not only the health and wellbeing of children and families but the health, wellbeing and employee engagement of staff

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Why

Education coaches have long been a part of HS/EHS programming. However, coaching isn’t just for education staff. All positions throughout a program can and should be recipients of coaching. Research demonstrates that coaching increases employee engagement and retention.

• A study by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) found that 86% of companies that invested in coaching reported a return on investment (ROI). Furthermore, 62% of employees in organizations that provide coaching felt highly engaged and committed to their work (ICF, 2016).
• According to a report by the Human Capital Institute, 60% of employees who receive coaching say they are more likely to stay with their organization, leading to a significant decrease in turnover and associated costs (HCI, 2018).

Strong and effective coaches are important for Head Start and Early Head Start programs because it helps educators and all staff engage more intensely, improve their skills and practices in early childhood education and agency operations ensuring better outcomes for children and families.

Impact

Here’s the impact of coaching that programs will reap:

• Higher engagement and retention: Employees are more likely to stay with organizations that offer coaching, reducing turnover.
• Increased productivity: Coaching boosts overall performance and productivity, leading to higher child and family outcomes.
• Leadership development: Coaching enhances leaders’ decision-making abilities, improving their effectiveness and impact on the organization.
• Reduced stress: Coaching contributes to employee well-being by reducing stress and promoting better mental health.
• Better teamwork: Coaching encourages collaboration and communication, fostering more effective and cohesive teams.
• Strong ROI: Coaching provides a high return on investment by improving various metrics, from productivity to engagement.

What or “Learning Outcomes”

In this summit here are just a few learning outcomes that participants will receive.

• Identifying the differences between coaching, mentoring, training and supervision
• Principles and elements of professional coaching
• Coaching from non-judgement
• Ethics of coaching
• Coaching to performance
• Coaching to leadership teams
• Coaching to talent optimization

 Who

The ideal employee target group for this summit includes the total spectrum of agency leadership, e.g., CEO’s, Directors, HR staff, existing program coaches, Coordinators, Supervisors and Educators who are seeking to accelerate the impact of these efforts in the classroom, and all aspects of the agency.  The two-day gathering will be facilitated by two seasoned professionals.  Our time together will conclude with a discussion about developing a Community of Practice for Coaches.

Larry Campbell is recognized by the Certified Coaches Alliance.  After 13 years working in Head Start, he left his Executive Director position with the burning desire to help other executive teams become more cohesive and exceptional in their service delivery via professional coaching.

Dr. Sheryl White, a cultural psychologist and organization development practitioner, brings over 25 years of experience facilitating ethical, strategic, and critical decision-making; inspiring compassionate leadership; and fostering positive culture transformation for optimal performance and impact.

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What

Our two-day, Advanced Coaching will launch with a three-hour morning session led by Larry Campbell, MA, CEC, CODC covering the Principles and elements of professional coaching and diving deeper into what coaching is and is not.  In this space, our facilitator will explore ethical guidelines & professional standards, establishing a coaching agreement, establishing trust, active listening, powerful questioning, planning & goal setting and managing progress and accountability. In addition, the afternoon session will include hands-on, interactive, mock coaching scenarios where participants can put into immediate practice the new principles learned.

On day two, attendees will be led by Dr. Sheryl White on the topic of Cultural Humility for Coaches.  During this 3-hour session, all will explore a framework for leading working, serving and coaching effectively across differences.  With an emphasis on belonging and engagement, Dr. White will dig into key aspects of a coach’s role in elevating diversity, Inclusion and equity practices for all staff regardless of position in the agency.

Each day, both breakfast and lunch will be provided.  Our session will conclude at 2:30 pm on day two.