Developing and Administering a Child Care and Education Program

Emphasizing the director's responsibility as a leader of both people and programs in diverse communities, DEVELOPING AND ADMINISTERING A CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, Ninth Edition, covers the business and interpersonal skills child development professionals need to implement an effective program for young children and their families. It is written primarily for future early childhood educators whether or not they plan to work in the administrative aspects of the field, and is also a rich resource for practicing directors. In this thoroughly updated edition, the authors provide practical information on all aspects of directing a program, including curriculum selection; funding; budgeting; selecting, training, and supervising staff; housing the program and purchasing equipment; working with children and parents; accrediting and licensing an early childhood center; and carrying out program evaluation and quality improvement strategies.

• Program Administration Scale (PAS): Measuring Early Childhood Leadership and Management
• The Exceptional Child: Inclusion in Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Experiences in Language Arts: Early Literacy
• The Business of Child Care: Management and Financial Strategies
• Math and Science for Young Children
• Home, School, and Community Relations
• Creative Activities and Curriculum for Young Children
• Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 9th Edition - Standalone Book
• Reflective Supervision and Leadership for Infant and Early Childhood
• The Visionary Director, Second Edition: A Handbook for Dreaming, Organizing, and Improvising in Your Center