Full Description
Emphasizing the director's responsibility as a leader of both people and programs, DEVELOPING AND ADMINISTERING A CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, 8E, International Edition covers the business and interpersonal skills child development professionals need to implement an effective program for young children and their families. In this thoroughly updated Eighth Edition, authors Sciarra, Dorsey, Lynch and Adams provide practical information on all aspects of directing a program, including a brand new chapter on curriculum; funding; budgeting; selecting, training, and supervising staff; housing the program and purchasing equipment; working with children and parents; accrediting and licensing an early childhood center; and carrying out program evaluation.
Contents
1. The Working Director. 2. Assessing Community Need and Establishing a Program. 3. Licensing and Certification. 4. Organizing Center Structure and Working with a Board. 5. Handling Financial Matters. 6. Funding the Program. 7. Developing a Center Facility. 8. Equipping the Center. 9. Staffing the Center. 10. Recruiting Children. 11. Supporting Quality Curriculum. 12. Managing the Food and the Health and Safety Programs. 13. Working with Families, Volunteers, and the Community. 14. Providing for Personal and Professional Staff Development. 15. Evaluating Center Components. 16. Marketing the Program.
