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+ Recruiting + Enrolling Providers

Tech+ Provider Recruitment + Enrollment

Tech+ Value Proposition Template

Tech+ Application Sample

Tech+ Letter of Understanding Template

Tech+ Webinar Series: Helping Child Care Businesses Thrive with Tech+

Join us for a free four-part webinar series introducing the Tech+ Framework: an innovative approach that brings together business coaching, child care management software (CCMS), and data-informed decision-making to help child care businesses thrive.

Through practical examples, real-world strategies, and interactive discussions, you'll learn how technology and coaching can work together to improve business practices, strengthen financial sustainability, and support continuous improvement.

CLICK HERE for the Video of Webinar No. 1: Introduction to the Tech+ Framework

Register Here for Webinar No. 2: Coaching with the Tech+ Framework

Register Here for Webinar No. 3: Supporting Coaches: Supervision & Building the Tech+ Ecosystem

Register Here for Webinar No. 4: Measuring Success: Tech+ Evaluation & Lessons Learned