Centre researchers, Associate Prof Megan Gibson, Dr Julia Mascadri, Dr Marie White, and Cathy Nielson, have received highly positive feedback from participants who recently completed the From the Ground Up leadership program. The team designed the program for educators and early childhood teachers across Australia, in collaboration with the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA). The unique aspect of this six month program is the application of action research to enhance participants’ leadership capabilities. Participants are offered mentoring, networking opportunities and skills to effect change in their early childhood centres. This focus has regenerated their identities as leaders in early childhood education.
Since its commencement in 2022, almost 80 participants have completed the program. Participants are enrolled in pairs comprised of an experienced leader with an emerging leader. The program has been so popular, it is being rolled out again this year.
Read more about this exciting program, and hear from the program creators and program participants as they discuss the impact of the program in this case study.