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Book SynopsisWhether you direct, administrate or lead early childhood education, DEVELOPING AND ADMINISTERING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM, 10E provides the knowledge and skills you need for success. This comprehensive edition highlights the director's role in leading both people and programs, with an emphasis on business and interpersonal skills. You also learn how to select and implement a high-quality curriculum. Updates present the latest changes in the field, including NAEYC's 2020 statement on Developmentally Appropriate Practice and new position statement, Advancing Equity. Revised chapters integrate NAEYC's Power to the Profession Unifying Framework. A new chapter addresses leadership during change and crisis. Practical insights guide you through all aspects of directing a program -- from budgeting, facility and equipment to selecting, training and supervising staff; working with children and parents; and handling accrediting, licensing, evaluations and improvements.
Table of Contents1. The Effective Director. 2. Assessing Community Need and Establishing Program Funding. 3. Licensing, Credentialing, and Accreditation. 4. Organizing Center Structure and Working with a Board. 5. Handling Financial Matters. 6. Developing a Center Facility. 7. Equipping the Center. 8. Staffing the Center. 9. Recruiting Children. 10. Supporting Quality Curriculum. 11. Managing the Food and the Health and Safety Programs. 12. Leading in Times of Change and Crisis. 13. Working with Families, Volunteers, and the Community. 14. Providing for Personal and Professional Staff Development. 15. Evaluating Center Components. 16. Marketing the Program. Appendix A. NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment. Appendix B. NAEYC Professional Competencies for Early Childhood Educator. Appendix C. NAEYC Standards and Competencies by ECE Designation. Appendix D. NAEYC Early Learning Program Standards. Appendix E. NAEYC Statement on Advancing Equity: Recommendations for Administrators. Appendix F. Sources of Early Childhood Materials, Equipment, and Supplies. Appendix G. Early Childhood Professional Organizations and Information Sources. Appendix H. Director's Library.
