Description
Current methods of administration, development, and organization of developmentally appropriate early childhood programs. Knowledge of state and federal guidelines, budget, food and nutrition, safety, personnel supervision, evaluation, and professional development will be addressed from the administrator's perspective. Students will know the current advocacy, legislation and public policy as it relates to early childhood and be able to locate informational and professional organizations to remain current in their field. Students will learn program and staff development and evaluation procedures and learn the current methods in scheduling, managing and financing early childhood programs. prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, and admittance into the Teacher Education Program.