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Creating Staffing Stability: Supporting the Team You Have

Practical strategies to navigate staffing shortages and support teams.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (PDT)

Zoom

Event Details

Staffing challenges in early childhood education affect far more than the daily schedule. When programs are short-staffed, leaders are often pulled into classrooms, teams become stretched, communication suffers, and even strong educators can begin to burn out.

This practical session is designed for program and site leaders who may not control the hiring process but play an important role in the day-to-day experience of their staff.

Together, we’ll explore how leaders can recognize early signs of disengagement, create an environment educators want to stay in and respond more effectively when staffing is tight.

Participants will leave with practical ideas they can use to strengthen their teams and move from constantly reacting to staffing challenges toward greater workforce stability.

Target Audience: Education Managers and Supervisors, Admin, HR, Site and Program Directors.

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Gricelda Ocegueda
Gricelda Ocegueda
Engagement Coordinator Head Start California