Administration of Programs for Children II Syllabus for 2018-2019
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Course

CDEC-2328-001 Administration of Programs for Children II

Prerequisites

Course Description

An in-depth study of the skills and techniques in managing early care and education programs, including legal and ethical issues, personnel management, team building, leadership, conflict resolution, stress management advocacy, professionalism, fiscal analysis and planning parent education/partnerships, and technical applications in programs.

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Department Expectations

End-of-Course Outcomes: Discuss codes of ethical conduct; explain the administrator's role in advocacy; describe interpersonal management skills; explain legal issues; and evaluate parent involvement strategies.

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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Dorothy June Sciarra,‎ Ellen Lynch,‎ Shauna Adams,‎ and Anne G. Dorsey. 2015. Developing and Administering a Child Care and Education Program 9th Edition bundled with access code.

Supplies

Paper, pens, pencils, text,  access to a computer with internet access and printer.  Other supplies will be discussed in class.

 

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.

 

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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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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.

 

Grading Criteria

The following grade scale applies to this course:

            A = 90 –100                                                    

            B =  80-89                                                

            C = 70-79                                                                                                                                            

            D = 69 – 65                                                 

            F = 65 – 0                                                 

                                                                                       

  Semester Grade=

        Employee packet                              20%

        Class Attendance/Participation         20%

        Project/online text assignments         30%

        Staff Handbook                                  20%

         Final Activity                                      10%

                                                                                       

Project Topics for any absence:  Staff Training Plan, Budget Plans for operations, Budget Plan for capital funds, Case Study for orientation,   Case Study for reassigning duties, Orientation outlines,

 

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

1.     The missed assignment 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.  Please read these and be prepared to discuss and question during class time as the related material is presented.

Attendance

There will be graded activities at all class meetings.  If an absence is necessary, please contact the instructor as soon as possible. 

 

 

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Additional Information

The instructor reserves the right to adjust the syllabus and/or calendar dates if necessary.