books and trainer’s guides

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“In the case of good books,
the point is not to see
how many of them you can get through, but how many can get through to you.”
— Mortimer J. Adler

books by Jill

trainer’s guides by Jill

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the hidden environment: how staff spaces shape children’s experiences
the hidden environment: how staff spaces shape children’s experiences

Countless hours are spent designing beautiful spaces for children, while far less time is devoted to thinking about the spaces where the administrative, teaching, and support staff work. Yet, the environment adults experience every day quietly shapes the entire program.

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the intentional pause: emotional intelligence
the intentional pause: emotional intelligence

Statistics indicate that only 36% of people are able to accurately identify their emotions in the moment.1 And, the average number of emotions a person experiences per day is 27.2 That is a lot to feel, and even more to miss if we are not paying attention.

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exploring task orientation: insights for early childhood leaders
exploring task orientation: insights for early childhood leaders

Is your early care and education program known for its efficiency? Are projects and tasks thoughtfully planned? Would staff describe the program as productive? Is procrastination an exception rather than a rule? Efficiency, planning, and productivity are all qualities that make task orientation a powerful asset. When meetings start and end on time, projects move forward with ease, deadlines are met, and outcomes are achieved, staff tend to experience more satisfaction than when the opposite occurs.

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"I was at a point in my career where I wanted to implement new techniques, but I was unsure how to suggest change in the work culture so I attended a Director’s Toolbox training series. I was not excited at first, due to attending many training and professional development cohorts that did not leave a lasting impression on me. The instruction and facilitation from Jill Bella was different! These were lively sessions with an emphasis on what leaders need! The interaction with peers and the delivery sparks innovation for all leaders that are trained by Jill Bella. I was able to bring many new methods to my work culture. All leaders should have an opportunity to attend a training facilitated by Jill Bella!"

– Marsha Payton-Martin, Pre-K Teacher, Chicago Public Schools and Former Associate Director, Gads Hill Center