MENTORSHIP PROGRAM LCAM

Miembros de LCAM disfrutando de la reunión de Marzoa

The LCAM mentoring program involves developing a childcare associate’s knowledge through learning with a tutor or mentor. This mentor accompanies the entire process to advise, teach, and assist the learner with the goal of developing their professional skills.

Program Mission

The mission of the LCAM Mentoring Program is to provide professional and technical support to members to foster excellence in child care.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY

The Mentoring Committee, in coordination with the LCAM administration, is responsible for the administration, operation, and oversight of the LCAM Mentoring Program. The Mentoring Committee may evaluate and select new mentors for the program. The Mentoring Committee shall submit a monthly report on the program's cases to the LCAM Board of Directors.

Become a Mentor

GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

The LCAM mentoring program aims to:

To promote the professional development of LCAM member associates through the organized transfer of knowledge, experience, and best practices in the field of childcare.
Provide ongoing support to partners with the goal of improving the quality of child care.
Establish a professional relationship between mentor and mentee where the exchange of information can be open, secure, and confidential.
Provide resources that help guide members to achieve their goals.

Program Goals

To reach the largest number of LCAM members.
That at least 10% of the number of LCAM members participate in the program within a 12-month period.

Anabella Rodas, Presidenta de LCAM dirigiéndose a los miembros presentes en la reunión mensual de marzo

TOPICS TO BE COVERED IN THE MENTORING PROGRAM

1. Opening a new family child care program.
2. Application and/or advancement in the Maryland EXCELS program.
3. Application and/or renewal of the Child Development Associate (CDA)
4. Application for NAFCC accreditation
5. Business administration of child care programs
6. Inspections
7. Contracts, forms, and schedules
8. Transition from Family Child Care to Large Family Child Care

MENTORING PROGRAM RULES

Grupo de miembros de LCAM después de la Conferencia impartida

Mentoring sessions will be conducted in the order in which registration forms are submitted.
Commitment: To be present at all scheduled sessions or visits and carry out the mentor’s assignments according to the action plan.
Respect: Cancel sessions with more than 48 hours’ notice. Conduct sessions and communication using friendly and professional language.
Confidentiality: Everything discussed in mentoring sessions is strictly confidential. This applies to both the mentee and the mentor assigned to the case.
Termination: If the mentee is inconsistent with the mentor’s assignments, misses more than two sessions without prior notice, or if the two fail to communicate in a respectful and professional manner, the mentoring committee has the right to cancel and close the case.