ECED 2312 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs

3 sem hrs cr

Administration of Early Childhood Programs is a study of organizational and administrative practices applicable to programs serving children ages birth through eight. Topics of particular consideration include leadership, enrollment, public relations, staff-management, financial management, facilities, regulations, family relations, and program development.
(Formerly ECED 2120)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to…

• recognize basic concepts of financial management. (6a, 6b)
• demonstrate basic principles of curriculum and program development and understanding of Tennessee Licensing Standards. (1c, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6d)
• recognize issues and strategies for human resource management . (6c)
• identify basic guidelines for facilities management including licensing regulations, nutrition, health and safety. (6b)
• identify leadership and administrative styles and roles and their impact on an organization. (6d)
• describe and apply the basic concepts of establishing a program including working with a board, choosing a philosophy, equipping staff, and marketing a program. (6c, 6d, SS5)
• identify and practice positive communication techniques for working with staff, families, volunteers, and the community. (2b)

NAEYC Associate Degree Standards 

The following standards are addressed in this course:

• Standard 1: Promoting Child Development and Learning
  • 1c. Using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children
• Standard 2: Building Family and Community Relationships
  • 2b. Supporting and engaging families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships
• Standard 4: Using Developmentally Effective Approaches
  • 4a. Understanding positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of their work with young children
  • 4b. Knowing and understanding effective strategies and tools for early education, including appropriate uses of technology
• Standard 5: Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum
  • 5a. Understanding content knowledge and resources in academic disciplines: language and literacy; the arts – music, creative movement, dance, drama, visual arts; mathematics; science, physical activity, physical education, health and safety; and social studies
  • 5b. Knowing and using central concepts, inquiry tools, and structures of content areas or academic disciplines
• Standard 6: Becoming a Professional
  • 6a. Identifying and involving oneself with the early childhood field
  • 6b. Knowing about and upholding ethical standards and other early childhood professional guidelines
  • 6c. Engaging in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice; using technology effectively with young children, with peers, and as a professional resource
  • 6d. Integrating knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on early education
  • 6e. Engaging in informed advocacy for young children and the early childhood profession

Supportive Skills

• Skills in identifying and using professional resources
• IDEA Course Evaluation Objectives: These objectives will be evaluated through student feedback on course evaluations.

  • Objective 4: Developing specific skills, competencies, and points of view needed by professionals in the field most closely related to this course

  • Objective 9: Learning how to find and use resources for answering questions or solving problems

  • Objective 12: Acquiring an interest in learning more by asking questions and seeking answers

• Major Content Areas:

  • The Role of the Director

  • Leadership in Action

  • Regulations: Health and Safety, Food Service, Licensing

  • Participative Management

  • Recruitment and Selection of Staff

  • Supervision and Evaluation of Staff

  • Financial Management

  • Relationships with Families and Community

  • Curriculum Development