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SUMMARY:Certified to Shine: Your Guide to Texas Rising Star Certification (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we dive deep into the Texas Rising Star Program!  Participants will walk away with an understanding of the TRS program!\n\n\nJoin us for an exciting VIRTUAL event\, 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. \nThis 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. \n \nModule 1 – Introduction to Texas Rising Star/ Category 1-Director and Staff \nQualifications Training \nWe 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. \n \nModule 1- Category 1- Introduction to Texas Rising Star \n1.History \n2. Directors Qualifications and Training \n3. Staff Qualifications\, Orientation and Training \n4. Module One Homework Assignment: Complete Facility Assessment Record Form \n \n \nModule 2 – Category 2- Teacher/Child Interactions \nWe 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 \nemotional 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. \n \nModule 2 will touch on the following elements: \n1.Group Size/ Staff Ratios (Center Base Only) \n2. Warm and Responsive Style \n3. Language Facilitation and Support \n4. Play-Based Interactions and Guidance \n5.Support for Childrens Regulation \n6. Instructional Formats and Approaches to Learning \n4. Module Two Homework Assignment: Complete Classroom Assessment Record Form \n \n \nModule 3 – Category 3: Program Administration \nWe 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 \npractices for program management. \nModule 3 will touch on the following elements: \n1.Family Education \n2. Family Involvement \n3. Program Management \n4. Module Three Homework Assignment: Complete Facility Assessment Record Form \n \n \nModule 4 – Category 4 Indoor and Outdoor Environments \nWe 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. \nModule 3 will touch on the following elements: \n1.Indoor Learning Environments \n2. Outdoor Learning Environments \n3. Ways to get manipulatives. \n4. Module 4 Homework Assignment: Complete Classroom Assessments \n \n \nModule 5: Access To Capital for Your Center \nWe will discuss funding programs available to grow your business \nPresentation and Module should touch on the following elements: \n1.Contracting with the State of Texas \n2. Small Business Microloans \n3. SBA 504 Loans to Purchase A Daycare \n4. Applying for a Small Business Loan \n \nModule 6: QuickBooks Online for Your Center \nWe 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. \nModule 6 will touch on the following elements: \n1. Introduction to Financial Management \n2. Understanding the Financial Cycle in Your Business \n3. Which QuickBooks Meets Your Business Needs \n \n \nSpace is limited! REGISTER NOW! \n \n \n \nThe Certified to Shine: Your Guide to Texas Rising Star Certification program is generously funded in part by the Small Business Administration.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/certified-to-shine-your-guide-to-texas-rising-star-certification-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:El Paso Women's DreamBuilder Program
DESCRIPTION:Attention El Paso Women Entrepreneurs! Get ready to start and grow your own business in 2025!\n\n\nLiftFund and Project Vida is proud to present a comprehensive training program to help you bring your El Paso business dream to life! This 1 DAY program will provide you with the knowledge and resources you need to build and grow a successful business in 2025. \nFive participants that sign-up and complete the entire session will receive a free laptop. And 5 will receive a Start-up Business Marketing Kit (which will include 2500 business cards\, one vehicle magnet decal)\, and free access to the DreamBuilder online business program provided by Freeport McMoRan\, virtual instruction from experienced business advisors and lenders\, guidance on obtaining funding\, and access to online small business resources. \nClick the green “Register” button in the top right corner to submit your application to be considered for the program. Applicants will be selected based on meeting the program criteria: \n\nWoman-owned business or business idea\nLocated in El Paso\, Texas\nMust have an e-mail address\nAble to attend and participate in the entire session (in person)\n\nSpace for this program is limited to 20 participants and the application will close once capacity is reached. \nAccepted applicants will receive notification from LiftFund Business Resource Hub team. \nFor questions\, please contact D’Undray Peterson at dpeterson@liftfund.com or Enrique Aragon at earagon@liftfund.com. \n \nThis program is made possible by grant funding provided by Freeport McMoRan.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/el-paso-womens-dreambuilder-program-4/
LOCATION:1421 Lee Trevino Dr b 1\, 1421 Lee Trevino Drive #b 1\, El Paso\, TX 79936\, El Paso\, TX\, 79936\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:Certified to Shine: Your Guide to Texas Rising Star Certification (HOUSTON)
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we dive deep into the Texas Rising Star Program!  Participants will walk away with an understanding of the TRS program!\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON IN HOUSTON\, TEXAS. \n \nJoin 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. \nThis 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. \n \n**LIGHT BREAKFAST SNACKS AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.** \n \nModule 1 – Introduction to Texas Rising Star/ Category 1-Director and Staff \nQualifications Training \nWe 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. \n \nModule 1- Category 1- Introduction to Texas Rising Star \n1.History \n2. Directors Qualifications and Training \n3. Staff Qualifications\, Orientation and Training \nModule One Homework Assignment: Complete Facility Assessment Record Form \n \n \nModule 2 – Category 2- Teacher/Child Interactions \nWe 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 \nemotional 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. \n \nModule 2 will touch on the following elements: \n1.Group Size/ Staff Ratios (Center Base Only) \n2. Warm and Responsive Style \n3. Language Facilitation and Support \n4. Play-Based Interactions and Guidance \n5.Support for Childrens Regulation \n6. Instructional Formats and Approaches to Learning \nModule Two Homework Assignment: Complete Classroom Assessment Record Form \n \n \nModule 3 – Category 3: Program Administration \nWe 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 \npractices for program management. \nModule 3 will touch on the following elements: \n1.Family Education \n2. Family Involvement \n3. Program Management \nModule Three Homework Assignment: Complete Facility Assessment Record Form \n \n \nModule 4 – Category 4 Indoor and Outdoor Environments \nWe 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. \nModule 3 will touch on the following elements: \n1.Indoor Learning Environments \n2. Outdoor Learning Environments \n3. Ways to get manipulatives. \nModule 4 Homework Assignment: Complete Classroom Assessments \n \n \nModule 5: Access To Capital for Your Center \nWe will discuss funding programs available to grow your business \nPresentation and Module should touch on the following elements: \n1.Contracting with the State of Texas \n2. Small Business Microloans \n3. SBA 504 Loans to Purchase A Daycare \n4. Applying for a Small Business Loan \n \nModule 6: QuickBooks Online for Your Center \nWe 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. \nModule 6 will touch on the following elements: \n1. Introduction to Financial Management \n2. Understanding the Financial Cycle in Your Business \n3. Which QuickBooks Meets Your Business Needs \n \n \nSpace is limited! REGISTER NOW! \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON IN HOUSTON\, TEXAS. \n \nThe Certified to Shine: Your Guide to Texas Rising Star Certification program is generously funded in part by Wells Fargo.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/certified-to-shine-your-guide-to-texas-rising-star-certification-houston-4/
LOCATION:Boxer Property : 7322-7324 Southwest Freeway\, Southwest Freeway #7322-7324\, Houston\, TX 77074\, Houston\, TX\, 77074\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:Master Your Credit - Life Happens\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we demonstrate “Maintain & Sustain” strategies to use when life changes occur.\n\n\nThis presentation will demonstrate “Maintain & Sustain” strategies to use when life changes occur\, such as a temporary reduction in income or a health issue. Both of these unexpected occurrences tend to be significant obstacles that create havoc on family\, cash flow\, credit\, and savings. Our focus is to provide strategies and recommendations to help deter further deteriorating financial worthiness.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/master-your-credit-life-happens-now-what-4/
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CATEGORIES:empower
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