Creating systems for ongoing quality improvement begins with recruiting the best teachers, selecting a good fit for the position and program culture, and then orientating new teachers. When recruitment is designed as a continuous process, leaders increase their ability to attract the right applicants, reduce the likelihood of unwanted turnover, and lessen the stress of filling vacant positions. This session introduces the five components of the Right Fit Approach to hiring and offers practical techniques for recruiting, interviewing, selecting, screening, and orienting new staff.

We have heard about unique early childhood struggles born from COVID-19: health and safety concerns, staffing issues, financial challenges, advocacy needs, and addressing family supports, to name a few. Now we want to hear about solutions from administrators of early care and education programs themselves. Join the McCormick Center’s Finding Answers in Challenging Times webinar facilitated by Dr. Jill Bella, Director of Professional Learning and Dr. Teri Talan, McCormick Center’s Senior Policy Advisor and Michael W. Louis Chair, and share creative solutions to the challenges faced, out-of-the-box thinking, and unique ideas you have implemented related to COVID-19. What hurdles have you overcome? Let’s learn from one another!