Description: This management-focused training equips early childhood leaders with the tools to set strategic, results-driven goals that support staff performance, program improvement, and organizational success. Participants will explore the components of S.M.A.R.T. goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—and learn how to apply them to leadership practices, team development, and program operations.
Through real-world scenarios and guided planning, participants will develop skills to align individual and team goals with organizational priorities, monitor progress, and hold staff accountable for outcomes. This course emphasizes intentional leadership, data-informed decision-making, and continuous improvement, empowering managers to lead with clarity, purpose, and measurable results.
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
- Identify what a goal is and the benefits of goal setting.
- Understand each component of a SMART Goal and how to develop achievable goals
- Use strategies to maintain focus on personal development and goal achievement.
Course Information
- Qualifies for 1 Clock Hours |.1 CEUs
- Training includes module & assessment
- Supporting downloadable material included
- Audience: Teachers, Staff members, Directors, and Owners
- Level: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
- CDA Competency Statement VI: To maintain a commitment to professionalism
