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CDEC-2328-001 Administration of Programs for Children II
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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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.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Hybrid
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.
Paper, pens, pencils, text, access to a computer with internet access and printer. Other supplies will be discussed in class.
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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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=
Participation Activities 10%
Projects 50%
Online text assignments 40%
Make-up Policy:
Late assignments 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.
Administration of Programs for Children II
Fall 2020
Schedule
The instructor reserves the right to adjust the syllabus and or calendar dates if necessary.
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Reading |
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October 26
Module 1
Take the Syllabus quiz by October 30
November 2
Assignments due by November 10
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Class begins
___Log into Blackboard for specific instructions each week
___Read Module 1 in the Content Area for specific assignments and details each week
___Read Syllabus ___Take the Syllabus Quiz
___ Google Meet class, attendance required
___Get textbook-Use the access code to log into the text in Module 1 on Blackboard
___Complete Chapters 9 and 10 online MindTap text assignments
___Submit Research Project Proposal and Summary of Articles |
___Chapter 9, Staffing the Center ___Chapter 10, Recruiting the Children |
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Module 2
November 16
Assignments Due November 24 |
___Google Meet Class, attendance required
___Complete Chapters 11, 12, and 13 online text assignments
___Do and submit Interview summary
___Do and submit video summaries
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___Chapter 11, Supporting Quality Curriculum ___Chapter 12, Managing the Food and the Health and Safety Programs ___Chapter 13, Working with Families, Volunteers, and the Community |
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Module 3
Assignments due December 8 |
___Complete Chapters 14 and 15
___Develop and submit solutions
Last date to withdraw is December 8 |
___Chapter 14, Providing for Personal and Professional Staff Development ___Chapter 15, Evaluating Center Components |
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December 14
December 15 |
___Google Meet class, attendance required ___Present research Summary to class
Last day assignments will be accepted |
___Chapter 16, Marketing the Program |
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The instructor reserves the right to adjust the syllabus and/or calendar dates if necessary.
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