EDU 262 Early Childhood Administration II

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, public relations/community outreach and program quality/evaluation for diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program evaluation/accreditation, involvement in early childhood professional organizations, leadership/mentoring, family, volunteer and community involvement and early childhood advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to define and evaluate all components of early childhood programs, develop strategies for advocacy and integrate community into programs.

Pre-requisite(s): EDU 119 and EDU 261 .
Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Compare different program structures and curriculum methods.
Evaluate tools to assess child care programs.
Compile information on early childhood professional organizations citing specifically opportunities for personal involvement.
Determine effective leadership characteristics and behaviors that impact early childhood leader performance.
Develop advocacy strategies as well as specific implementation plans in the area of early care and education.
Develop a handbook of policies and procedures for families in early childhood programs.
Evaluate key community and statewide organizations/agencies offering resources for child care programs and families.
Create marketing strategies for an early childhood program.