SERVICES

T.L.C. Professional Services for Birth-8 Educators strives to offer a breadth of provisions that meet the needs of all early learning programs. We deliver trainings and worskhops in our location, at your program, or online for your convenience. Legal advice for programs, consultations for management, coaching for teachers, and coaching for administrators are each specialized services that will be tailored to meet your individual needs in both format and substance.

Trainings & Workshops

Our offerings include both established and personalized trainings to meet the needs of your organization. We are credentialed to provide professional development hours that align with all nine New York State O.C.F.S. training category requirements and all Quality Stars NY competency standards.

NYS OCFS Categories:

Principles of childhood development
Nutrition and health needs of infants and children
Child day care program development
Safety and security procedures
Business record maintenance and management
Child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention
Statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care
Statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment
Education and information on the identification, diagnosis and prevention of shaken baby syndrome

Quality Stars NY Standards:

Classroom Environments
Child Observation & Assessment
Curriculum Planning & Implementation
Physical Well-Being & Health
Family Communication
Family Involvement & Support
Management & Leadership

Our workshop offerings can also be used to fulfill the required 120 hours of training needed for individuals who are looking to obtain their initial CDA credential, as well as for the 45 hour (4.5 CEU) CDA Training which fulfills the requirements for renewal or for those looking to achieve a Second Setting Endorsement.

All 13 required functional areas are encompassed within the training series for both the 120 hour course and the 45 hour renewal training package.

CDA Functional Areas:

Safety
Health
Learning Environments
Physical Development
Cognitive Development
Communication
Creative Development
Self
Social
Guidance
Families
Program Management
Professionalism

Legal Advice

The CEO of T.L.C. Professional Services is a New York State licensed attorney, with experience merging the fields of law with those of private educational settings, employment protocols, and regulatory compliance. From minor questions to substantial concerns, we offer legal assistance that comes with a “boots on the ground” frame of reference.

Planning Ahead:

Whether it is proactive training on a topic of concern, or revamping policies and procedures to avoid potential issues, we can help you, and your program, take the initiative to establish a position of strength from which to provide service. Some topics with which we assist:

personnel policies and procedures
drafting family handbooks
creating and/or aligning staff handbooks
regulation compliance protocols
business "health and welfare" checks

Urgent Needs:

While we are happy to schedule project-based legal assistance in advance, we understand that the nature of being an early childcare provider means each day is different, with its own rewards and challenges. If those challenges result in the need for advice from a legal professional with an understanding of what you are experiencing, TLC is here to assist you.

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Coaching & Consulting

Did you know that the hours spent working one-on-one with a NYS Credentialed Coach can be used toward your O.C.F.S. 15 hour licensing requirement? Take advantage of the benefits of individualized coaching, and put your time to optimal use.

Coaching Details:

Coaching schedules can be based around your availability, and session hours can take multiple forms. Certificates will be issued upon the completion of coaching cycles, in compliance with the NYS Office of Children & Family Services' professional development training regulations.

Coaching goals can be derived from a variety of sources, depending on your needs. Do you have a Professional Evaluation with a required improvement goal to work on before your next evaluation date? Did someone complete a Fidelity Checklist on your practices and related progress now needs to be demonstrated? Did you engage in self-reflection using the New York State Core Body of Knowledge and now want to make strides in your areas of opportunity? These tools can all serve as a basis for coaching goals, as can your own desires for self-improvement.

Consultations & Assistance:

T.L.C. Professional Services also offers on site consultations and/or technical assistance to all Early Childhood Programs to explore programmatic enhancements, support during administrative changes, or advise in addressing any concerns you may have. We can also arrange to serve as a temporary associate during a time of transition or particularly high volume activity.

Who Can Benefit:

The array of coaching and consulting services offered creates suitable options for teaching staff who may be new to the field, as well as seasoned administrators. We all need to "pick someone's brain" from time to time, and we can all find areas upon which we can improve. Let us customize a package that works for you.