From Survive to Thrive
Author: Debbie LeeKeenan
Publisher:
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9781938113369
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTheory meets practical tips in this guide for leaders of early childhood programs
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Doing the Right Thing for Children
Author: Maurice Sykes
Publisher: Redleaf Press
Published: 2014-09-09
Total Pages: 149
ISBN-13: 1605542962
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe dynamic and respected Maurice Sykes's call to leadership within the early childhood community to do right by children
Managing Child Nutrition Programs
Author: Josephine Martin
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 892
ISBN-13: 9780763733902
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis valuable resource for dietetic educators, community health and public health professionals is also an essential tool for school districts and state departments of education. With chapters prepared by recognized child nutrition practitioners and academic leaders, this publication addresses the strategic needs of child nutrition programs today. The Second Edition has been fully updated to reflect changes in legislation and school nutrition programs. This resource addressses the latest issues in the school nutrition environment such as a school's responsibility to curb student obesity, school board policy and the sale of non-nutritious foods, and the need for collaboration to balance healthy eating and physical activity. Managing Child Nutrition Programs, Second Edition offers updated competency statements for school nutrition directors, managers and food service assistants.
The Leader in Me
Author: Stephen R. Covey
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2012-12-11
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 147110446X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChildren in today's world are inundated with information about who to be, what to do and how to live. But what if there was a way to teach children how to manage priorities, focus on goals and be a positive influence on the world around them? The Leader in Meis that programme. It's based on a hugely successful initiative carried out at the A.B. Combs Elementary School in North Carolina. To hear the parents of A. B Combs talk about the school is to be amazed. In 1999, the school debuted a programme that taught The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Peopleto a pilot group of students. The parents reported an incredible change in their children, who blossomed under the programme. By the end of the following year the average end-of-grade scores had leapt from 84 to 94. This book will launch the message onto a much larger platform. Stephen R. Covey takes the 7 Habits, that have already changed the lives of millions of people, and shows how children can use them as they develop. Those habits -- be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, think win-win, seek to understand and then to be understood, synergize, and sharpen the saw -- are critical skills to learn at a young age and bring incredible results, proving that it's never too early to teach someone how to live well.
EBOOK: Leadership in Early Childhood
Author: Jillian Rodd
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Published: 2013-01-16
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 0335246818
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLeadership in Early Childhood is a practical resource for early childhood practitioners who want to understand how to create successful childcare and early education settings. Leadership in the early years has moved on in the way it is organised, and this fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the changes affecting leaders in early childhood. This rapid change in the field over the past few years includes moves to professionalise the workforce generally, and this edition recognizes the implications of these developments and revisits some of the concepts and messages. Praised for its excellent overview of early years leadership, accessible writing style and clear links between theory and practice, the fourth edition also includes: Thorough discussion of the leader’s role in moving towards leading/best practice. Reconceptualised coverage of team building to consider working collaboratively as a team at service level, multi disciplinary teams and integrated service provision through multi agency working. A chapter which considers the essential characteristics of leadership in terms of personal qualities, skills and timing related to effective leadership.
What You Need to Lead an Early Childhood Program
Author: Holly Elissa Bruno
Publisher:
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781928896807
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGuides directors through the steps to build respectful, welcoming relationships with families and staff.
Leadership and Management of Programs for Young Children
Author: Cynthia Shoemaker
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 588
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe only early childhood administration book on the market that emphasizes the role of leadership and the importance of program planning in the administration process. Adds necessary chapters on medically related issues in early childhood, and legally related issues in early childhood. Includes material on Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and other new curricula. Contains numerous activities at the end of the book. For Educators and Social Service Workers in programs for young children, including Headstart.
Five Elements of Collective Leadership for Early Childhood Professionals
Author: Cassandra O'Neill
Publisher: Redleaf Press
Published: 2017-12-05
Total Pages: 159
ISBN-13: 1605545473
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCollective leadership is based on shared decision-making, transparency, and involving the people affected by change in the process. Current research shows that a collective approach to leadership is advantageous to organizations and Five Elements of Collective Leadership for Early Childhood Professionals helps teachers, providers, administrators, and system change leaders think differently about opportunities available to lead, and incorporate a collective approach into programs.
Program Administration Scale (PAS)
Author: Teri N. Talan
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Published: 2011-10-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780807752456
DOWNLOAD EBOOKResearch has consistently found that effective administrative practices are crucial for ensuring beneficial program outcomes for children and families. The Program Administration Scale (PAS) is designed to reliably measure and improve the leadership and management practices of center-based programs—the only instrument of its kind to focus exclusively on organization-wide administrative issues. Using a 7-point rating scale (inadequate to excellent), this easy-to-use instrument assesses 25 items grouped into 10 categories: human resources development, personnel cost and allocation, center operations, child assessment, fiscal management, program planning and evaluation, family partnerships, marketing and public relations, technology, and staff qualifications. This new second edition of the PAS includes minor refinements to support the reliable use of the instrument and to reflect current best practices in early childhood administration. The Notes and Guiding Questions for the PAS items are expanded to increase understanding and facilitate greater consistency in scoring. Emphasis is placed on administrative practices that support family partnership, inclusion, cultural sensitivity, and linguistic diversity. Routines that demonstrate distributed leadership are measured. The focus in technology is on practices that promote effective communication, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Program Administrator's Guide to Early Childhood Special Education
Author: Janeen McCracken Taylor
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781557668059
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides practical and accessible guidance for program administrators in early childhood special education and includes tools, tips and knowledge to better manage the programs.
