FREE LIVE WEBINAR FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERS
Why Great Early Childhood Educators Leave
(and What Leaders Can Do About It)
Great educators don't always leave because they stopped loving teaching. Join Dr. OH, founder of STEMearly, for a practical hour on how leaders can develop high-impact educators who stay, lead, and love teaching, without adding one more thing to their plate.
22%
of early childhood educators are considering leaving the field within the next year.
Pay matters. But support is something leaders can begin changing now.
In the same survey, nearly half of educators reported growing burnout. Among those thinking about leaving, more than half said they would be very likely to stay with better pay or with real support from colleagues and administrators. Leaders may not be able to fix pay by Monday, but they can begin fixing support by Monday.
Your educators don't need 47 more activities.
NOT ONE MORE THING
They need to recognize the power in what they are already doing. The right professional development should take weight off educators, not add to it. This webinar shows you how.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Three Levers Leaders Can Use Right Now
Built on STEMearly's method: Compassion. Connection. Confidence. You'll leave with one practical step for each.
Compassion
See the educator before the ratio.
Spot burnout before it becomes a resignation letter. Sometimes an educator leaves emotionally long before they hand one in.
Helps educators love teaching again
Connection
Who is creating belonging for the people who create belonging for children?
Build the kind of team people want to stay on. Retention starts with how educators feel while they are still here.
Helps educators stay
Confidence
Help educators see the impact of what they already do.
When educators understand why what they do matters, they grow, take initiative, and step into leadership.
Helps educators lead
WHO THIS IS FOR
Leaders responsible for developing and keeping great educators
Early childhood center directors and owners
Principals and school administrators
District, agency, and professional development leaders
Anyone who decides how educators are supported and trained
YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
A clear picture of why great educators leave and the early signs to watch for on your team.
One practical step for each lever you can put in place the following Monday.
Questions to bring to your next staff meeting that help educators feel seen and supported.
Are you a teacher? Send this page to your director.
FREE WHEN YOU REGISTER
Spot the quiet signs before a great educator leaves
Every registrant gets The Educator Retention Early Warning Checklist: a 5-minute check-in built on the five relationships that shape whether educators stay.
✅ 10 quiet warning signs, grouped by an educator's relationships with themselves, children, families, coworkers, and leadership.
✅ A simple score that tells you whether things are steady, slipping, or need attention now.
✅ One clear next step for each score, so you know exactly what to do this week.
YOUR HOST
Meet Dr. OH
Dr. Orinthia Harris, Ph.D., known as Dr. OH, is the founder and executive director of STEMearly, with more than 20 years of experience in classrooms and professional development. A sought-after national speaker, she has presented at NAEYC, NHSA, NAESP, NASP, and DEC.
She co-authored Little Learners, Big Hearts and its companion Leader's Guide (Solution Tree), and earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership for Changing Populations from Notre Dame of Maryland University.
Leaders are the intervention for educators, and educators are the intervention for children.
WHAT EDUCATORS SAY
From 200+ educators in Dr. OH's PD Series
“Such an amazing presenter that had my attention and engagement the entire time!”
“I have a renewed connection to my commitment as an educator. I love the concept of honoring the commitment I signed up for.”
“Acceptance is not agreement. We cannot abolish what we will not acknowledge. Compassion is the foundation to education.”
The educators you have now are the educators worth investing in now.
Thursday, October 29 · 7:00 PM ET · Free on Zoom
Questions
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Yes. The webinar is free for early childhood leaders.
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Register anyway. Everyone who registers gets the replay by email after the session.
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No. This session is for the leaders who support educators. You'll leave with practical steps to strengthen retention, reduce burnout, and grow confidence on your team.
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Yes, please do. Each person should register with their own email so they receive the Zoom link and the replay.