services for administrators

Bella Mattina offers inspiring, uplifting, and informative professional development experiences for groups of directors in early care and education. In these trainings, Jill shares ideas and resources gathered over 20 years of research to help new and experienced directors tap into, grow, and strengthen their leadership skills.

programs for administrators

Finding leadership training that is specifically designed for administrators in early care and education is not always easy. Jill has been developing training with early care and education administrators and the coaches who support them for over 20 years. She continues to develop new resources and conduct research on this unique demographic in order to better serve them. The following services embed what Jill has learned over the years to propel the field forward.

Director’s Toolbox Management Series

The Director’s Toolbox Management Series of books are designed as easy-to-read books, written specifically for directors of early care and education programs, full of practical ideas and resources directors can immediately use. As a co-author of several books and trainer’s guides as well as the national trainer for over 20 years, Jill is the leading authority on the series. Learn more about each training and request Jill to come to you!

Topics include:

  • From the Inside Out: The Power of Reflection and Self-Awareness

  • Leadership in Action: How Effective Directors Get Things Done

  • A Great Place to Work: Creating a Healthy Organizational Climate

  • The Right Fit: Recruiting, Selecting, and Orienting Staff

  • Making the Most of Meetings: Practical Strategies

  • Circle of Influence: Implementing Shared Decision Making

  • Inspiring Peak Performance: Competence, Commitment, and Collaboration

 
 

Program Administration Scale, 3rd Edition (PAS-3)

The PAS-3 is a valid and reliable tool that measures whole leadership functions of center-based early childhood programs. It includes 25 items, clustered in 9 subscales, covering a wide range of measurements in areas such as hiring and compensation, fiscal management, technology, and community outreach.

The PAS-3 can be used for:

  • Program self-improvement

  • Technical assistance

  • Monitoring

  • Training

  • Research and evaluation

  • Public awareness

Training aligned to each PAS-3 item is available for directors and coaches. As a co-author and national anchor of the PAS-3, Jill brings her astute content knowledge to every training.

Administration Role Perception Survey (ARPS)

As lead author of the ARPS, Jill can provide directors with support in analyzing the Individual Profile and determining next steps for career growth. Jill also provides project coordinators and executive leadership with support in analyzing the ARPS Aggregate Profile and determining next steps for large-scale professional development. Individual ARPS are available for purchase from the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. If you have questions or would like to consult with Jill, please contact her.

 
 

Early Childhood Work Environment Survey (ECWES)

As a national expert on the ECWES, Jill can provide directors with support in analyzing the Individual Profile—identifying where to begin and determining how to involve staff in the process of organizational change. Individualized training for staff based on your center’s unique results are also available. If you are an administrator of multiple sites, Jill also provides support analyzing the ECWES Aggregate Profile and determining next steps for large-scale professional development. The ECWES is available for purchase from Everbloom Learning. If you have questions or would like to consult with Jill, please contact her.

Customized trainings on practical leadership topics

As a master trainer and developer of over 100 training sessions, Jill specializes in developing trainings that contain practical examples, time to review and reflect on concepts, and ideas that can be immediately implemented. Topics include emotional leadership, managing change, developing systems, understanding perspectives and perceptions, and more. Request a consultation meeting to discuss your training needs.

 

“Some of my most rewarding experiences in both my professional and personal journeys were through training presented by Jill Bella while going through Taking Charge of Change. I have yet to be able to put things into perspective without reflecting on the learning and experiences during that training. I have gained an insurmountable amount of knowledge that helped and encouraged me to date. I am grateful to have experienced her in my transition from cocoon to butterfly!”

– Tanisha Harris, Family Service Provider, Skip-A-Long