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CDEC-2326-002 Administration of Programs for Children I
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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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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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
No book required.
Pens, paper, pencils. Other supply needs will be discussed in class. You are welcome to bring your tools for the internet to class such as laptop, ipad, smart phone. We will use these in collaborative work. The campus is wifi enabled.
Course Description: Application of management procedures for early care and education programs. Includes planning, operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics cover philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Analyze the planning functions; evaluate the operational functions; and interpret the supervisory functions of an administrator. Summarize the evaluation of functions in an early care and education program; analyze methods of effective communication; and utilize skills in speaking, writing, computation, and computer applications.
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90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
Below 60 = F
The assignments are:
Parent Handbook (Compare and Contrast Paper) 10% A paper written to compare and contrast two parent handbooks from an early childhood program. The paper should be at least two pages long. After reading about parent involvement and the role of the director, write a paper comparing two different parent handbooks. Summarize the elements of a high quality parent handbook. Be prepared to discuss what is a strong example or a weak example during class discussion.
Mission Statement 10% A statement developed in class but unique to the individual, articulating important elements of high quality practices in programs serving young children and their families. Be prepared to connect the mission statement to other policy or staff development activities in class discussion.
Leadership Project 50% This is a class project chosen, designed, implemented and presented as a group. The process will be guided by the instructor and supported with class time and outside time related to the practicum. We will determine the project based on the interests of the group and the current events regarding quality shaping the workplace of early childhood centers. Students will be asked to use leadership skills and strategic planning to complete the full project.
Book Report 20% Two titles will be chosen and the class will have opportunities to team-up to read and share one of the books on leadership. A written report will be submitted by the individual and graded. The group will lead a discussion on the book read and prepare a class activity.
Quality Rating Tool 10% Research one tool and present example to class.
The student will meet at scheduled times for lecture and other meetings as needed for any make up lectures. Please be at every face to face class. Hybrid classes will cover a great deal of information in the classroom settings.
Be sure to register for both CDEC 2326 and CDEC 2265 in the same semester. These two classes go together.
If you will be absent, contact the instructor as soon as possible. dennis.sarine@actx.edu or 806 371 5188
We meet on Monday night on West Campus in Allied Health Room 139 from 5:30 to 7:30. Come in the north door of the Allied Health Building near the Child Development Lab School.
WEEK 1 - Introduction to course and course expectations Chapter 1 and 2 Leaders and Managers
WEEK 2- Tour of Programs plus Designing Project - Observing Quality Elements of Early Childhood Programs part 1
WEEK 3 - Labor Day Holiday no class
WEEK 4 - Mission Statement Activity
WEEK 5 - Instruments to Measure Quality part 1
WEEK 6 Instruments to Measure Quality part 2 Trade Materials for Leadership
WEEK 7 Book Reports on Leadership - Leading discussion and activity
WEEK 8 Speaker on Rising Star System with Workforce Specialist Bring the download of tool
WEEK 9 Fall Break Oct 15th
WEEK 10 Speaker on NAEYC Accreditation System
WEEK 11 Speaker on Texas School Ready! Bring the download of tool
WEEK 12 Parent Handbook or Environment Guides
WEEK 13 Team Project Work
WEEK 14 Role of the Director in Leadership of Child Care Programs
WEEK 15 All paper work due. Final Projects to be Presented.
WEEK 16 FINAL Reports
This course is paired with CDEC 2265 which covers hours of observation in leadership situations.
The lecture is provided for both courses in CDEC 2326.
The project is determined by student interest and student skills.
One text is required for CDEC 2265. You will use it in both classes. "Leadership and Supervision"
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