EDU 218 - Early Childhood Program Administration

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of an early childhood program director.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of teamwork in building necessary skills for success a a Program Director.

3. Recognize and apply professional standards a measure of program quality.

4. Compile a set of resources, procedures and strategies for program leadership and management.

5. Meet CDA training requirements in the following areas:  planning a safe, healthy environment that promotes learning, establishing productive relationships with families, effective program management and leadership that is responsive to participant needs and maintaining a commitment to professionalism.

6. Evaluate the ethical conduct in early childhood based on the  NAEYC code of ethical conduct.

7. Make effective presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices when developing a communication. 

8. Clearly and completely state and describe a problem/issue. 

9. Use rules or frameworks to provide context for and understand problems or issues. 

10. Identify ethical dilemmas associated with environmental, social or cultural issues. 

11. Understand the laws, regulations, institutional policies, and etiquette related to the access and use of information resources. 

12. Use reflection to examine personal beliefs and values and identify their origins and potential biases. 
Course Outline:
I. Overview of Early Care and Education and Program Administration

II. Developing a Vision, Mission, and Program Evaluation

III. Understanding Regulations, Accreditation Criteria, and other Standards of Practice

IV. Establishing Policies and Procedures

V. Leading and Managing Personnel

VI. Creating Quality Learning Environments

VII. Finance and Budgeting

VIII. Marketing your Child Care and Education Program

IX. Planning the Children’s Program

X. Providing Nutrition, Health and Safety Services

XI. Assessment:  An Essential Component of Effective Early Childhood Programming

XII. Working with Families and Communities

Small and Large Group Work: 20-25%

Mediated Instruction:10-15%

Facilitated Discussion: 20-30%
Mandatory Course Components:
Discussion Assignments

Mid-Term

Final Exam
Equivalent Courses:
None

Center- Accreditation Assignment                            

Health, Safety and Nutrition Procedures

Parent-Center Relationship/Philosophy Paper

Yearly Operating Budget                               

Floor Plan- Classroom/Playground          

Staff Workshop                                  

Licensing Assignment