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 Department:    ECED&

 Course #:    139

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    131210

 EPC:    402

 REV:    2018

 Course Description  

Develop administrative skills required to develop, open, operate, manage, and assess early childhood education and care programs. Explore techniques and resources available for Washington State licensing and NAEYC standard compliance.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Articulate early learning program�s philosophy, mission statement, and corresponding daily practice.
2. Create program policies and practices in compliance with state child care licensing codes, food program guidelines, and accreditation standards.
3. Plan for appropriate staffing, meals, equipment and materials and programing for specific age groups and settings.
4. Use a variety of strategies to maintain regular communication with families and provide opportunities for parent engagement and education.
5. Plan a balanced budget.
6. Identify methods for recruiting, hiring, evaluating, supervising, and supporting the professional development of program personnel.
7. Use tools to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvements.
8. Articulate effective application of the NAEYC Code of Ethics.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

2. Critical Thinking

Definition: The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these processes often vary among disciplines.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
2.3 Identify, interpret, and evaluate pertinent data and previous experience to reach conclusions.

6. Individual Awareness & Responsibility

Definition: Understanding, managing, and taking responsibility for one’s learning and behavior in varied and changing environments.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
6.1 Identify ethical and healthy choices and apply these personally, socially, academically, and professionally.

8. Mathematical Reasoning

Definition: Understanding and applying concepts of mathematics and logical reasoning in a variety of contexts, both academic and non-academic.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
8.2 Correctly apply logical reasoning and mathematical principles to solve problems.
8.3 Interpret information and reasoning expressed mathematically (for example in spreadsheets, diagrams, charts, formulas, etc.).

10. Technology

Definition: Understanding the role of technology in society and using technology appropriately and effectively.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
10.3 Use technology appropriate to the context and task to effectively retrieve and manage information, solve problems, and facilitate communication.

Course Contents

1. Program planning and initiation.
2. Fiscal planning.
   • Budgeting.
   • Fund raising.
   • Benefits/wages/salaries.
3. Personnel � Equal employment practices.
   • Recruitment/hiring.
   • Staff/supervision development.
   • Evaluation.
   • Dismissal.
4. Legal issues.
   • Access/inclusion/liability.