Administration of Programs for Children I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

CDEC-2326-001 Administration of Programs for Children I

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Course Description

A practical application of management procedures for early care and education programs, including a study of operating, supervising and evaluating programs. Topics on philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation and communication.

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Department Expectations

End-of-Course Outcomes: Develop an initial operational plan; identify the functions of an administrator; and evaluate an early care and education program.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Sciarra, Dorothy J. and Dorsey, Anne G., Leaders and Supervisors in Child Care Programs.  Cengage/Delmar, 2002 2nd Edition.  Please get the most current version of this textbook.  If you have an old edition - ok- we can work with that, too. If you are purchasing this, please get the most current edition.

Supplies

Paper, pens, pencils, text,  access to a computer with internet access and printer.  

Student Performance

\ The student will discuss codes of conduct; describe communication skills needed in effectively administering an early care and education program; discuss the importance of parent education and partnerships in early care and education programs; explain the administrator’s role in advocacy; describe personnel management skills necessary to administer programs, explain legal issues which impact programs; evaluate fiscal responsibilities of an administrator and examine current technology and issues in early care and education administration. The student will utilize skills in speaking, writing, computation, and computer.

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\ Performance/Learning Objective:               

\ The student will be able to:

\ 1.       Discuss codes of conduct and ethical standards

\ 2.       Describe communication skills needed in effectively administering an early care and education program.

\ 3.       Discuss the importance of  partnerships with cohorts in early care and education programs.

\ 4.       Explain the administrator’s role in advocacy.

\ 5.       Describe personnel management skills necessary to administer programs.

\ 6.       Explain legal issues which impact programs.

\ 7.       Evaluate fiscal responsibilities of an administrator.

\ 8.       Examine current technology and issues in early care and education administration.

\ 9.       Utilize skills in speaking, writing, computation, and computer utilization.

\ SCANS Competencies:      Resources, Interpersonal Skills, Information, Systems Technology, Thinking Skills, Basic Skills, and Personal Qualities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

\ Students are expected to follow all Amarillo College and instructor policies and procedures.  Please the pamplet Student Rights and Responsibilities for addtional information.

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Grading Criteria

The following grade scale applies to this course:

            A = 92 –100                                                    Semester Grade=

            B = 91 – 83                                                     Leadership Resources for Quality         30%

            C = 82 – 70                                                     2 articles review                                 20%

            D = 69 – 65                                                     Parent handbook review                      20%

            F = 65 – 0                                                       Final                                                 18%

                                                                                 Participation                                       12%              

Project Topics for any absence:  Parent Involvement Plan, Mission Statement for reorganization, Case Study for parent orientation,   Case Study for parent conferencing duties, Orientation outlines. This class meets in person only 6 times.  If a session is met one of the above assignments can be submitted for make up work. 

Make-up Policy:  If a student is absent on the day of a major exam or lab assignment due date, the student may make up the missed work according to the following:

1.     The missed exam must be made up as soon as possible and within one week of the assignment for full credit.

2.     Late papers and tests will receive 80% of the original score. All assignments will be accepted late. After one week the assignment will earn a top grade of 70.

Over the semester we will cover Text Chapters  and skills for  directors.   They may not be addressed in the same order of the text.  Please read these and be prepared to discuss and question during class time as the related material is presented.

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Attendance

\ Hybrid class schedules require working at a very fast, intense pace.Be sure to schedule the face to face classtimes so that all class expectations can be met.  If an absence is necessary, please contact the instructor as soon as possible.

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