Welcome to the 40-Hour Director Training 

The ECE Director’s Network 

Email participants will receive once registered. Dear Director,

Welcome! Congratulations on taking this important step in your leadership journey. Ms. Regina and The ECE Director’s Network team are incredibly excited to partner with you as you complete your 40-Hour Director Training. 

This training has been intentionally designed for directors, owners, and administrators who are ready to think deeply, grow confidently, and lead effectively. You will be encouraged to reflect, journal, engage in meaningful discussion, and apply what you learn directly to your program. Please plan to come rested, prepared, and fueled with your favorite energizing snacks—this work is purposeful and powerful. 

Hybrid Course Structure (40 Total Hours) 

Access to the materials will be emailed once registration is completed 

40 Hour Director Training Supporting Documents and Homework Pages

No refunds, but participants can reschedule their DAY 1 to get started 

This is a hybrid training, combining live, face-to-face instruction with online coursework and independent assignments. 

● in-person/virtual day (4 hours): one -four-hour sessions

This session focuses on course orientation and infrastructure. You will: 

○ Learn how to navigate Google Classroom 

○ Access all online coursework and recorded webinars 

○ Review expectations, assignments, and performance rubrics 

○ Understand how the remaining hours are completed 

● Remaining hours: 

The training totals 40 clock hours, which may be completed in one of the following formats: 

○ 32 hours face to face webinar 

○ 4 hours of homework online (upload in Google Classroom 

Homework hours include reflective journaling, applied assignments, and documentation of leadership practices implemented during the training period. All assignments are collected and recorded as part of your performance rubric. 

The training is completed within one month. 

Make-up days are available for $75, or by joining another session already in progress. 

Accessing Course Materials 

All course materials are housed in Google Classroom.

Important requirements: 

● You must have a personal Gmail/Google account to access the course. (Corporate or work emails will not work.) 

● A strong internet connection is required. 

● You will download the BFTS Guidance Manual and Indicator Manual from the classroom. 

○ Please do not print these documents. 

○ Save them to your device or have a second computer or tablet available during training. 

We will reference specific sections of BFTS documents throughout the training, and there will be quizzes based on this content. All additional materials will be provided electronically. 

Training Overview by Day 

Day One – You as a Leader 

The first day begins with deep self-reflection. You will explore your interpersonal communication style, leadership approach, and how your behaviors impact others. The second half of the day focuses on regulations and core rules to strengthen your ability to operate a compliant child care business and avoid common, and often devastating, administrative pitfalls. 

Day Two – Community, Policy, and Protection 

You will examine your program’s relationship with families, staff, and the broader community. Together, we will review laws and customize policies that protect your mission while reducing conflict and risk. 

Day Three – Children, Classrooms, and Practice 

This is an interactive and engaging day focused on children—the “why” behind everything we do. You will explore learning environments, assessments, and developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), and learn how to support teachers in delivering high-quality instruction that distinguishes education from babysitting. 

Day Four – Money Matters and Marketing 

The final day focuses on financial management and community communication. You will gain foundational tools for budgeting, sustainability, and marketing. Each participant will deliver a five-minute presentation on a topic every ECE director must understand. This presentation will also contribute to your Professional Development Plan. 

What You Will Gain 

By the conclusion of this training, you will: 

● Gain insight into your leadership strengths and growth areas 

● Strengthen your understanding of program operations and compliance ● Learn how to apply competency goals to real-world business decisions ● Build confidence in managing staff, finances, and community relationships

The Early Childhood Education Director’s Network believes leadership is cultivated through shared knowledge and collaboration. No single book or idea defines effective leadership—this training reflects the collective wisdom of experienced directors poured into your professional development. 

We are honored to support you on this journey and look forward to learning, growing, and leading alongside you. 

With purpose and commitment, 

Ms. Regina 

The ECE Director’s Network 

Loving Leaders So They Can Lead With Love 

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