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Early Childhood Education Administrators Training

The specialization for early childhood education are designed specifically for managers, directors, and administrators of early childhood, preschool, and early childhood education programs.

The Program offers four main skill areas in eleven courses:

  • Foundations of Early Childhood Development provides the theories and approaches in child development and their application to the design of programs for young children. The emphasis is on program selection, development, and implementation.
    • The Courses include:
      • Developmental Foundation for Early Childhood
      • Approaches to Individualized Instruction in Early Childhood Education
      • Curriculum Design
  • Management of Early Childhood Programs: Legal and Financial Aspects and Program Evaluation provides basic background in financial aspects, program evaluation, and legal issues related to the management of programs for young children.
    • The Courses include:
      • Program Evaluetion for Child and Youth Care Administrators
      • Legal Aspects of the Management of Programs for Children and Youth
      • Financial Aspects of the Management of Programs for Children and Youth
  • The Administration of Programs for Young Children covers how to manage a variety of programs and agencies. There is an emphasis on program planning, grantsmanship, and program  development in addition to leadership and supervisory skills.
    • The Courses include:
      • The Development and Acquisition of Resources for Early Childhood Programs
      • The Elements and Styles of Leadership for Early Childhood Administrators
      • Supervision Methods and Approaches for Early Childhood Administrators

  • The Profession and Public Policy in Early Childhood Education covers an introduction to child and youth care policy and child advocacy. An overview of the history of child and youth care is provided. Specific skills and techniques in child advocacy are presented.
    • The Courses include:
      • The Profession for Early Childhood Education Administrators
      • Public Policy and the Field for Early Childhood Education Administrators
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