Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programs

For a course serving prospective and in-service early childhood program administrators This text provides specific guidance on planning for, implementing, marketing, and evaluating programs serving children from birth through school age. Designed to be useful for all early childhood administrators, this text includes a balance of research-based statements, implementation strategies, and resources to prompt further investigation. It aids in the initial planning of early childhood programs and is a source of helpful information after programs are under way. The purpose of this text will be realized when the student makes wiser judgments about planning and administering early childhood programs.Chapter 1: Overview of Early Care and Education and Program Administration Constructing the Early Childhood Program's Framework Chapter 2: Developing a Vision, Mission, and Program Evaluation Chapter 3: Understanding Regulations, Accreditation Criteria, and Other Standards of Practice Chapter 4: Establishing Policies and Procedures Operationalizing the Early Childhood Program Chapter 5: Leading and Managing Personnel Chapter 6: Creating Quality Learning Environments Chapter 7: Financing and Budgeting Chapter 8: Marketing Your Child Care and Education Program Implementing the Children's Program Chapter 9: Planning the Children's Program Chapter 10: Providing Nutrition, Health, and Safety Services Chapter 11: Assessment: An Essential Component of Effective Early Childhood Programming Chapter 12: Working with Families and Communities Chapter 13: Contributing to the Profession