A PD EXPERIENCE BUILT FOR TEACHERS, LEADERS & CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS
Strategic Starts™ is a high-impact 6-month professional development membership designed for early childhood educators, directors, FCC providers, and teams who want practical tools, intentional strategies, and real growth, not generic trainings.
From January through June, you receive two monthly live Zoom sessions taught by Kimrenee C. Patterson, M.Ed., PA PQAS Certified Instructor, Leadership Coach, and ECE Strategist.
Program Overview
The Strategic Starts™ Professional Development Series is a transformative monthly membership designed to support early childhood leaders, directors, teachers, and owners with the coaching, tools, systems, and training needed to strengthen quality and lead with confidence all year long. Running from September through June, this immersive series equips programs with ongoing support, month after month, ensuring leaders stay aligned, clear, and effective as they navigate the school year. Each month features targeted training, implementation tools, leadership coaching, and quality-driven systems that reinforce the core pillars of business excellence and classroom quality.
Who This Membership Is For:
Childcare owners
Directors & assistant directors
Lead teachers & classroom leaders
Education coordinators
Administrators & leadership teams
Anyone committed to strengthening quality and leadership
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PA PQAS HOURS INCLUDED: 48 HOURS TOTAL
Perfect for: Keystone STARS | Annual PD requirements | Teacher evaluations | Directors & leadership teams | FCC providers needing flexible learning | Certificates provided after each completed session.
PA PQAS HOURS INCLUDED: 48 HOURS TOTAL
Perfect for: Keystone STARS | Annual PD requirements | Teacher evaluations | Directors & leadership teams | FCC providers needing flexible learning | Certificates provided after each completed session.
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12 LIVE Monthly PD Sessions (Jan–June)
Perfect for: Keystone STARS | Annual PD requirements | Teacher evaluations | Directors & leadership teams | FCC providers needing flexible learning | Certificates provided after each completed session.
12 LIVE Monthly PD Sessions (Jan–June)
Every session includes: ✔ live Q&A ✔ implementation steps ✔ reflection prompts ✔ real ECE examples ✔ downloadable workbooks and templates
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Replay Access Inside Your Private Skool Community
Try the membership for a full month. If you don’t feel more supported, more aligned, and more confident in your practice— you get a full refund. No questions asked. Your growth matters. Your leadership matters. Your purpose matters.
Replay Access Inside Your Private Skool Community
You’ll receive: Lifetime replay access + Monthly materials & resources + Downloadable tools & templates + A supportive PD community + Reflection guidance + Implementation challenges
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Replay Access Inside Your Private Skool Community
Try the membership for a full month. If you don’t feel more supported, more aligned, and more confident in your practice— you get a full refund. No questions asked. Your growth matters. Your leadership matters. Your purpose matters.
30-DAY CONFIDENCE GUARANTEE
Try the membership for a full month. If you don’t feel more supported, more aligned, and more confident in your practice— you get a full refund. No questions asked. Your growth matters. Your leadership matters. Your purpose matters.
Session Topics
Session Topics
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Identity & Mindset
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Purpose-Driven Planning
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Strategic Learning Cycles
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Vision-Driven Classrooms
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Behavior Guidance
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Authentic Assessment
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Family Partnerships
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Classroom Environment Design
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Cultural Responsiveness
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Team Communication
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Educator Wellness
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Reflective Practices
You get:
2 live PD sessions monthly
All replays inside Skool
Workbooks + templates
4 free bonus pop-up sessions
48 total PQAS hours
Back-to-School Summit ticket for $57
Cancel anytime
Perfect for individuals or small teams.
You get:
All 12 live sessions
All replays delivered instantly
4 free pop-up sessions
48 PQAS hours
VIP Summit pricing ($57)
Lifetime access to your replay library
Save $94 compared to monthly billing
Best for directors purchasing for themselves or their team.
What Members Receive Each Month (September–June)
1. Live Monthly Workshop (90 minutes)
Focused on leadership, systems, quality, and instructional practice.
2. Implementation Toolkit
Checklists, templates, scripts, systems, and classroom resources.
3. Leadership & Quality Coaching Call
A monthly group coaching session to apply the Strategic Starts™ framework.
4. Strategic Systems Focus
Each month targets both business operations and classroom quality, ensuring alignment across the program.
5. Accountability & Community Support
Members are part of a powerful leadership community growing together.
6. Replay Access & Digital Resource Library
Never miss a session, everything is stored in your membership portal.
Strategic Starts™: Back-to-School Summit Ticket
This annual Summit is your mid-summer reset, including: Keynote Workshops, Hands-on Planning, Classroom Culture Design, Leadership Mindset Work, and Inspiration & Motivation. Summit guaranteed to be actionable, energizing, transformational.
Four FREE Pop-Up Training Sessions
4 hours total
These mini trainings support you between core sessions:
1. Intentional Interactions Mini-Lab
2. Behavior Guidance Quick Wins
3. Family Communication Essentials
4. Vision-Driven Classroom Tune-Up
Value: $80+
Strategic Starts™: Presidential Leadership Training Day
This full-day (6 PA PQAS Hours) session includes: Director Leadership Workbook, Communication & Coaching Templates, Team Alignment Tools, Culture-building Frameworks, Certificate of Completion, and Light Refreshments. Located at Playscapes Kidz Klub™ in Willow Grove, PA. DATE TBA 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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