Developing and Administering a Child Care and Education Program

Developing and Administering a Child Care and Education Program

Author: Dorothy June Sciarra

Publisher:

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9781305496903

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Emphasizing the director's responsibility as a leader of both people and programs in diverse communities, DEVELOPING AND ADMINISTERING A CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, Ninth Edition, covers the business and interpersonal skills child development professionals need to implement an effective program for young children and their families. It is written primarily for future early childhood educators whether or not they plan to work in the administrative aspects of the field, and is also a rich resource for practicing directors. In this thoroughly updated edition, the authors provide practical information on all aspects of directing a program, including curriculum selection; funding; budgeting; selecting, training, and supervising staff; housing the program and purchasing equipment; working with children and parents; accrediting and licensing an early childhood center; and carrying out program evaluation and quality improvement strategies.


Developing and Administering an Early Childhood Education Program

Developing and Administering an Early Childhood Education Program

Author: Shauna Adams

Publisher:

Published: 2021-06

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9780357513200

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Whether 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.


From Survive to Thrive

From Survive to Thrive

Author: Debbie LeeKeenan

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781938113369

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Theory meets practical tips in this guide for leaders of early childhood programs


Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS)

Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS)

Author: Teri N. Talan

Publisher: Teachers College Press

Published: 2018-05-18

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780807759394

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The Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS) is the first valid and reliable tool for measuring and improving the overall quality of business and professional practices in family child care settings. It is applicable for multiple uses, including program self-improvement, technical assistance and monitoring, training, research and evaluation, and public awareness. It is currently embedded in many state quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS) across the nation. Using a 7-point rating scale (inadequate to excellent), this easy-to-use instrument assesses 10 items: Qualifications and Professional Development Income and Benefits Work Environment Fiscal Management Recordkeeping Provider-Family Communication Family Support and Engagement Marketing and Community Relations Provider as Employer The second edition of the BAS includes refinements to support the reliable use of the instrument and to reflect current best practices in administering a family child care program: The Notes for the BAS items are expanded to increase understanding and facilitate greater consistency in both interpretation and scoring. There is greater emphasis on practices that promote family and community engagement. New national norms for the BAS are reported based on data collected between 2009 and 2017 from 439 home-based programs in 22 states. Use the BAS second edition with the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS-3 or FCCERS-R) for a comprehensive picture of your family child care learning environment and the business and professional practices that support the program.


Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8

Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2015-07-23

Total Pages: 587

ISBN-13: 0309324882

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Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.


Finding Your Smile Again

Finding Your Smile Again

Author: Jeff A. Johnson

Publisher: Redleaf Press

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 1605541990

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Using warmth and humor, this book offers techniques for dealing with the everyday stress of being a childcare professional. Written by a caregiver who’s been there, it describes the symptoms and causes of burnout, with advice to get through each challenge.


Developing and Administering a Child Care Center

Developing and Administering a Child Care Center

Author: Dorothy June Sciarra

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13:

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A popular bestseller, this practical and indispensable book contains everything you need to know about planning, setting-up, and running a child care center. The standard in its field for over fifteen years, Developing and Administering a Child Care Center has been updated to include expanded coverage of child care center start-up, special needs learners, accreditation, and much more. Written by experienced administrators and educators, this new edition is essential for students as well as practicing directors. Look for These New Features: updated chapters on finance and funding cover the complex funding issues facing child care centers today, all-new interviews with practicing directors provide important information from professionals in the community about what present and future directors need to know, updated and expanded information on dealing with special needs learners applies current research to practice, and numerous sample forms and working papers provide a ready resource of essential information.