Business Coaching Toolkit

The adoption of new technology requires structured, high-quality coaching. This Toolkit is designed to support leaders in adapting and implementing Tech+, a comprehensive business coaching framework that integrates CCMS use with best practices in financial and human resource management. The resources, such as guidance, tools, and real-world examples reflect current best practices and will continue to evolve as new insights emerge.

Tech + Overview

Building on the Iron Triangle of early childhood education (ECE) finance as a foundational business management practice, Tech+ leverages CCMS as a key implementation tool for child care businesses and bolsters provider skill in the areas of budgeting, fiscal reporting, and human resources through structured, data-driven business coaching framework. Tech+ promotes stronger alignment between provider-level data and broader ECE systems by supporting data linkages between CCMS platforms and public data systems. Finally, the Tech+ framework includes evaluation tools and resources designed to support planning and data collection that will result in documented outcomes for participating providers. 

The Tech+Toolkit is organized to guide implementation across key focus areas:

• Each section begins with a foundational overview and key questions to support planning and decision-making

• Additional resources include adaptable tools, templates, and sample documents to support real-world application

What is Tech+?

Tech+ Overview

Tech+ CCMS, Automation + Technology

Tech+ Scaling Business Coaching Linked to Technology

CCMS Selection Considerations

CCMS Value Proposition for Business Coaches: The Power of Data Dashboards

Tech+ Coaching Framework

Tech+ First + Second Coaching Sessions: Preparation + Tools

Tech+ Communication Templates

Tech+ Building Blocks Provider View PDF | Excel

Tech+ Building Blocks Coach View PDF | Excel

Tech+ Child Care Business Practices: Milestones Scale Worksheet Instructions

Small Group Coaching Calls to Action Email:

Tech+ Enrollment Email Template

Tech+ Financial Recordkeeping Email Template

Tech+ Cash Flow Call to Action Email

Tech+ Human Resources Email Template

more coming soon

ECE Tech Ecosystem Mapping Process

From Silos to Systems: Unlocking Child Care Data with APIs

Licensing + QRIS CCMS Crosswalk Guide‍ ‍
(Excel Download)

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