Welcome to Meliora Leaders Academy for Early Childhood Professionals!
Course Description: In this training, you will learn how to conduct job interviews—from preparation to follow-up. Learn about your interviewer role, the steps you should take to prepare, and how to ask strong interview questions. You’ll also explore tips for creating a fair and positive interview experience for candidates, including how to avoid discrimination and reduce interviewer bias.
Clock Hours: 1
Cost: FREE
Enrollment Time: 30 days
Description: This 2-hour training is designed for early childhood professionals to enhance their customer service skills for supporting families in the early childhood setting. Participants will learn the fundamental of high-quality customer service, emphasizing the importance of building positive relationships with families, children, and colleagues. This training covers essential topics, including effective communication techniques, active listening skills, conflict resolution strategies, and the significance of empathy and cultural competence in interactions.
Clock Hours: 2
Cost: $15.00
Enrollment Time: 90 days
Description: This training is designed to equip caregivers and early childhood professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to support the unique developmental needs of twins. As a participant of this course, you will understand the twin dynamics, and address the unique challenges twins face in identity formation and social comparisons. This course was developed by Dr. Crystal Cooper an early childhood expert and twin herself.
Contact Hours: 2
Cost: $25.00
Enrollment Time: 90 days
Description: How to Recruit and Retain Good Teachers is a training designed to equip early childhood leaders with effective strategies for attracting and keeping high-quality teachers. These training provides a two-part series where the first part focuses on innovative recruitment techniques and strategies to use to appeal to diverse candidates. The second part focuses on retention strategies, highlighting the importance of mentorship, professional development opportunities, and creating a supportive school culture that fosters teacher well-being and job satisfaction.
Contact Hours: 8
Cost: $65.00
Enrollment Time: 90 days
Description: This 3-hour training session focuses on enhancing CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) scores through effective STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) integration. Participants will learn the importance of high-quality interaction in classrooms and how STEAM methodologies can foster supportive learning environments. The training includes practical strategies for incorporating STEAM activities that promote cognitive and social-emotional development, hands-on workshops for designing STEAM-integrated lesson plans, and techniques for assessing student engagement and interactions. By the end, educators will be equipped with actionable tools to improve classroom dynamics and elevate their CLASS scores while inspiring creativity and critical thinking in their students.
Contact Hours: 3 Hours
Cost: $25.00
This course is designed for early childhood professionals aspiring to advance their career skills and knowledge for becoming a preschool director. By the end of the course, you will learn the essential leadership and management skills needed to lead preschool classrooms, staff and programs . This course emphasizes practical skills and professional growth, ensuring you are well-prepared to move into the next phase of becoming a preschool director.