Date

Topic

Readings and Assignments

Getting Started

8/22

Week

1

Introduction and overview of course

See Appendix A for NAEYC Code of Ethical Assignment

Course Syllabus

Assignment 

Review NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct due 8/29
http://www.naeyc.org/resources/position_statements/pseth98.htm

Formulate a personal philosophy about how children should be educated due 9/12

Project 

Obtain current regulations for a child-care center

http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dcd/

8/29

Week

2

Review NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

The working director

·   Administrative styles and roles

·   Management skills

Developing interpersonal relationships

·   Creating a positive climate

·   Motivating staff

Reading for class  

   S&D:  Chaps 1 & 2

Early Childhood Education Programs

9/12

Week

3

Working with Family Child Care Resource and Referral Programs

Past and present of early childhood education

Assessing community need and establishing a program

Guest Speaker (CCR & R)

Reading for class  

   S&D:  Chap 3

Project 

Begin to survey the types of child care centers in your community and gather information for designing and operating a child care center due September 26

Develop a parent questionnaire

        *** Personal Philosophy Paper due***

Constructing Early Childhood Program’s Framework

9/19

Week

4

On-Line

Organizing center structure

·   Working with a board

·   Program philosophy and planning the children’s program

·   Developmentally Appropriate Practice in early childhood programs

Reading for class

S&D: Chap 5

Project 

Begin to design a program for which you would someday like to be responsible:  its organization, sponsorship, etc.

 Decide and formulate your program philosophy & goals due October 3

Operationalizing the Early Childhood Program

9/26

Week

5

Licensing and certification

·   Regulations governing early childhood programs

·   Application of licensing standards & professional standards/ recommendations

Guest Speaker (Child Care Consultant)

Reading for class

S&D:  Chap 4

Project 

Begin to interview several caregivers and directors

           *** Need Assessment Results due***

10/3

Week

6

On-Line

Developing a center facility

·   Designing the physical facility

Equipping the center

·   Child and adult needs, selection criteria, ordering and managing equipment

Reading for class

S&D:  Chaps 8 & 9

Project 

      Check current catalogs, stores, etc. to find prices for materials and equipment to supply your center

     *** Program Philosophy & goals  due ***

10/10

Week

7

Financing & budgeting

·   Balancing income and expenses

Funding the program

·   Types and sources of funding

Guest Speaker (Child care director--TBA)

Reading for class

      S&D:  Chaps 6 & 7

Project 

Begin to design and develop a budget including income & expenses for your program

    *** Interview Summaries due***

10/17

Week

8

Exam 1 (5:30 – 6:45)

Staffing the center (7:00-8:15)

S&D:  Chaps 1 through 9 & Handouts

Reading for class

      S&D:  Chap 10

Project

  If you have chosen to do a staff handbook for your ECMP, begin to develop one (articulating your personnel policies and procedures) due October 31

10/24

Week

9

Leading and managing personnel

·   Staffing issues:  salaries, benefits, in-service education

·   Roles & responsibilities

Reading for class

S&D:  Chap 15

10/31

Week 10

Publicizing the center and selecting the children

Grouping & enrolling children

Reading for class

S&D:  Chaps 11 & 12

Project 

Begin to design and develop a publicity brochure for your program due November 14

*** Staff Handbook due***

Implementing the Children’s Program

11/7

Week 11

On-Line

Working with families, volunteers, and the community

Reading for class

S&D:  Chap 16

Project

If you have chosen to do a parent handbook for your ECMP begin to develop one due November 21

11/14

Week

12

Managing food, health, and safety in early childhood programs. 

Guest Speaker (TBA)

Reading for class

S&D:  Chaps 13

     *** Publicity Brochure due***

11/21

Week 13

Evaluating center components:

Children, staff, total program

Reading for class

S&D:  Chap 14

     *** Parent Handbook due***

11/28

Week

14

Exam 2 (5:00 – 7:00)

S&D: Chaps 10 through 16 & Handouts

12/5

Final Project presentation

5:00-7:30 pm

***Course Project due***