ALREADY REGISTERED FOR MO-SECA?
Three major components of MO-SECA work together to set you up for success in your child care business and career. This page is your homebase for information on how to get connected with each element of the program.
Already Registered for MO-SECA?
Three major components of MO-SECA work together to set you up for success in your child care business and career. This page is your homebase for information on how to get connected with each element of the program.
Group Training
All Missouri early childhood administrators are invited to join these group training experiences to connect with fellow early childhood providers and learn together about proven leadership and business strategies.
Earn up to 9 clock hours in just two days at a MO-SECA Academy!
We recommend you attend every academy offered as each one will be themed around business and leadership professional development that will enhance and support your growth.
MO-SECA will provide hotel accommodations for MO-SECA registered participants to help support your attendance.
Interactive training on leadership in early childhood and business topics teach critical skills to support your early childhood businesses and careers.
Sign up for current offerings: Training Registration.
One-on-One Coaching
Work with a highly trained early childhood specialist dedicated to supporting you and your self-identified goals in a personalized coaching experience.
After you complete your program enrollment form (located in your confirmation email) and attend your MO-SECA orientation, you will be matched with your early childhood quality specialist.
Using the Practice-Based Coaching model, you and your coach will collaborate to implement strategies from your group trainings and respond to specific areas of need determined by evidence-based assessments. You’ll work together to cultivate your leadership and administrative business skills to enhance your child care business and career.
RESOURCES
As a part of MO-SECA, you receive access to several free business development tools and resources curated to support your growth beyond MO-SECA.
The Missouri Early Childhood Administrator Toolbox includes:
- How to participate in the Quality Assurance Report (QAR) Program
- Info about the Missouri Professional Development (MOPD) System
- Free Whole Leadership Resources Book
- Free Show Me Child Care Resources membership (You’ll receive an email with details for access within two weeks of your approval as a MO-SECA participant.)
MO-SECA Registered Participant FAQ
Coaching & Assessment
When will coaching sessions occur?
Coaching sessions will occur at times that are convenient for both you and your coach. You will work with your coach directly to schedule these sessions.
Who is my MO-SECA coach?
If you’re unsure of who your MO-SECA coach is, reach out to the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ecic@umkc.edu).
What assessments are part of MO-SECA? Will they impact my license?
You can find the full suite of MO-SECA assessments on our program details page! Your coach will determine which assessments fit your organization based on the information you provide in your enrollment form. MO-SECA assessments do not impact your license.
Academy Information
See full academy details at mo-seca.com/academy.
Who is delivering the trainings?
The leadership trainings will be provided through the University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development (IHD) Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC). The leadership trainings are based in the Whole Leadership framework.
Will MO-SECA be offered in languages other than English?
Not at this time. However, if you require an interpreter in order to fully participate, please let us know at least two weeks before the scheduled training and we will do our best to accommodate.