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.

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Program Overview

Strategic Starts™ is a relationship-based leadership and professional development experience for early childhood educators, teachers, and instructional leaders who want to begin the school year grounded and stay supported all year long. Strategic Starts™ is designed as a two-part experience:

An August Back-to-School Summit to reset, realign, and refocus
A September–June professional learning series aligned to the book Teaching with Intention

Together, these components support educators in moving from survival mode to intentional practice in leadership, classrooms, and relationships.

Who This Membership Is For:

This experience is ideal for:

Infant–Toddler & Pre-K Teachers

Lead Teachers & Mentors

Instructional Coaches

Education Coordinators

Program Directors

Educators seeking renewal and growth

Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned leader, Strategic Starts™ meets you where you are.

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.
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
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
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.

Part I: Strategic Starts™ Back-to-School Summit (August)

The Strategic Starts™ Back-to-School Summit is an in-person or hybrid experience held in August, designed to help educators: ✔ Reset mindset before the school year begins ✔ Reconnect to purpose and professional identity ✔ Strengthen leadership and classroom foundations ✔ Align daily practice with relationship-based values ✔ Enter September with confidence and intention. This summit is not a typical PD day! It is a strategic reset for educators and leaders.

Start the Year with Clarity, NOT Burnout!

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.

$97.00 USD

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Summit Focus Areas

Relationship-based leadership

Intentional classroom environments

Reflective practice & educator wellness

Alignment between leadership and teaching

Preparing for year-long growth

How we start the year shapes how we sustain it.

Session Topics

Identity & Mindset

Purpure-Driven Planning

Strategic Learning Cycles

Vision-Driven Classrooms

Behavior Guidance

Authentic Assessment

Family Partnerships

Classroom Environment Design

Cultural Responsiveness

Team Communication

Educator Wellness

Reflective Practices

Part II: Strategic Starts™ Professional Development Series (September–June)

Following the August Summit, participants enter a September–June professional development series aligned to the book: Teaching with Intention.

This year-long experience supports educators in:

Reflecting on beliefs and practice
Aligning daily teaching with intentional leadership
Applying learning in real classroom contexts
Growing alongside a supportive professional community

Sessions may include:

Monthly learning sessions
Guided reflections
Leadership and classroom application
Peer discussion and coaching

Teaching with Intention, COMING SEPT. 2026!

Membership Model: Learn, Grow, Belong

Participants in Strategic Starts™ gain access to a membership community that supports ongoing growth throughout the year.

Membership May Include

✔ Access to monthly professional learning sessions

✔ Leadership and classroom application tools

✔ Reflective discussion spaces

✔ Continued alignment with TenderTime™ Leadership

✔ Certificates and professional development documentation

Membership creates continuity, accountability, and connection, not one-and-done training.

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

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Perfect for individuals or small teams.

Monthly Membership COMING Sept. 2026!

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.

Annual Membership COMING Sept. 2026!

Why Strategic Starts™ Matters

Early childhood educators are often expected to:

Lead with compassion

Teach with consistency

Manage classrooms

Support families

Carry emotional labor

Strategic Starts™ exists to support educators as whole professionals, not just as staff members.When educators lead and teach with intention, children, families, and programs thrive.