EDU 262 Early Childhood Administration II

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

This course is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in licensed child care facilities in North Carolina by focusing on curriculum development, program assessment, and resource management for centers and families. Emphasis is place on best practices in early childhood curriculum, quality improvement strategies, advocacy, and leadership in early learning environments. Upon completion, students should be able to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, assess program effectiveness, support families with relevant resources, and advocate for policies that enhance early childhood education and program quality.

Pre-requisite(s): EDU 261
Co-requisite(s): EDU 119
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:

Design a developmentally appropriate curriculum plan that intentionally supports all developmental domains.
Create program improvement strategies based on an evaluation of program effectiveness.
Develop early care and education advocacy strategies and implementation plans.
Compile information on early childhood professional, community, and statewide organizations which offer resources to child care programs, professionals and families.