Developing and Administering an Early Childhood Education Program

Developing and administering an early childhood education program is essential for success, and this comprehensive edition provides the knowledge and skills needed. It emphasizes the director's role in leading people and programs, selecting and implementing a high-quality curriculum, and addressing leadership during change and crisis.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2021
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc

Whether you are a director, administrator, or leader in early childhood education, Developing and Administering an Early Childhood Education Program, 10th Edition provides the knowledge and skills you need for success. This comprehensive edition emphasizes the director's role in leading both people and programs, with an emphasis on business and interpersonal skills. You will also learn how to select and implement a high-quality curriculum. Updates present the latest changes in the field, including the NAEYC's 2020 statement on Developmentally Appropriate Practice and the 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.

Early childhood education is a critical stage in a child's development, and it is essential that educators have the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care and education. Developing and Administering an Early Childhood Education Program, 10th Edition, is a comprehensive guide that provides educators with the information and tools they need to succeed in this field.

The book is divided into eight chapters, each covering a different aspect of early childhood education. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the field, including its history, philosophy, and goals. Chapter 2 focuses on the director's role in leading both people and programs, with an emphasis on business and interpersonal skills. Chapter 3 discusses the importance of selecting and implementing a high-quality curriculum that meets the needs of children and families.

Chapter 4 covers budgeting, facility and equipment, and selecting, training, and supervising staff. Chapter 5 focuses on working with children and parents, including communication, behavior management, and parent involvement. Chapter 6 covers accrediting, licensing, evaluations, and improvements, including the latest changes in the field.

Chapter 7 addresses leadership during change and crisis, including strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and leading teams effectively. Chapter 8 provides practical insights and tips for directing a program, from budgeting and facility management to selecting and implementing curriculum and working with children and families.

Throughout the book, real-world examples and case studies are used to illustrate the principles and practices discussed. These examples help educators to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned to real-world situations and to develop their own effective strategies for success.

Developing and Administering an Early Childhood Education Program, 10th Edition, is an essential resource for educators who want to provide high-quality care and education to children in early childhood education. Whether you are a director, administrator, or leader in this field, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

Weight: 1144g
Dimension: 217 x 278 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780357513200
Edition number: 10 ed