Handbook for Early Childhood Administrators : Directing with a Mission

by Reno with Janet Stutzman and Judy Zimmerman, Hilde

• ISBN13: 9780205469802
• ISBN10: 0205469809
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-25
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Mailman Segal Instituters"s Hilde Reno provides the practical guidance needed to successfully operate a child care and education center. Addresses the many duties and responsibilities inherent in managing staff, budgets, and a offers advice on creating a quality program that conforms to all legal and regulatory requirements. For future and practicing early childhood administrators and early child care center directors.

Author Biography

Hilde Reno, Ed.D, is Director of Instruction and Special Projects at Mailman Segal Institute, Nova Southeastern University.

Table of Contents

Organizational vision and mission	p. 1
Organizational structure	p. 14
Program policies and procedures	p. 34
Job descriptions	p. 58
Staffing	p. 76
Orientation, evaluation, and staff development	p. 88
Developing management systems	p. 104
Ethical behavior and code of ethics	p. 120
Working with boards	p. 134
Law and child care	p. 144
Financial operations	p. 164
Marketing and publicity	p. 182
Supporting families : parent handbook	p. 198
Program practices to support families	p. 214
Program evaluation	p. 230
Forms to use	p. 255
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