PO Box 3249, Redmond, WA 98073• (800)221-2864• www.ChildCareExchange.com Multiple use copy agreement available for educators by request.Single Copy Reprint Permission • March 11th, 2004
Contract Type FiledMarch 11th, 2004Staff represent an important responsibil- ity and a major problem area for many prekindergarten and child care adminis- trators (Johnston). Providing appropri- ate professional improvement activities and then involving staff in those activi- ties is particularly troublesome for many directors. Some directors try to solve this dilemma by taking sole responsibility for making staff develop- ment decisions. Others set up a staff development committee comprised of staff representatives and themselves. In contrast, some directors utilize the everybody for themselves approach; and, with little direction, simply man- date that staff will engage in profes- sional improvement activities. Other directors use the catch as catch can approach and organize their staff devel- opment program around whatever workshops, classes or speakers pop up in the community from month to month.