ECED& 139 - Admin Early Learning Program

Credits: 3
LEC hours per week: 3
Develop administrative skills required to develop, operate, manage and improve early childhood education and care programs. Acquire basic business management skills. Explore resources and supports for meeting Washington State licensing and professional NAEYC standards.
Course Outcomes:

Crosswalk program policies and practices with licensing and professional standards.
Create a plan for appropriate staff, food, equipment and materials and programming for specific age groups and settings.
Plan a balanced budget.
Identify methods for recruiting, hiring, evaluating, supervising, and supporting the culturally and linguistically reflective staff.
Describe a variety of strategies for building relationships with all families.
Review tools used to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvements.
Apply the NAEYC Code of Ethics in resolving an administrative dilemma (case study).

Course Topics:

Child development
Health and safety
Nutrition
Diversity
Behavior and guidance
Developmentally appropriate practice
Curriculum development
Licensing requirements
Budgeting
Staff recruitment and retention
Professional development
Positive communication