Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programs - Softcover

John R. Decker Celia A. Decker; John R. Decker

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0023279915 ISBN 13: 9780023279911

Publisher: Merrill Pub Co, 1996

Synopsis

This structured book offers a solid overview of the types of early childhood programs available today, and explores all aspects of their administration. Rooted in the philosophy that thoughtful planning and administration are essential to the success of early childhood programs, it examines how specific program bases affect decisions in all areas of program planning. It is designed to equip readers with the necessary strategies, tactics, and resources to make better judgements in administering early childhood programs. Chapter topics include an overview of these programs and detailed information pertaining to operationalizing and implementing of them—such as considering regulations and establishing policies, leading and managing personnel, planning the physical facility, financing and budgeting, and working with families. For administrators of early childhood programs.

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From the Back Cover

Built on the conviction that thoughtful planning and administration are essential to the success of early childhood programs, this book provides a solid overview of the types of early childhood programs in use today and a broad study of all aspects of its administration. Highly interactive in approach, it shows how administrative decision making must begin with a program base (i.e., a chosen theory, perspective, and/or philosophical position), and examines how this program base will affect decisions in all areas of program planning. Considers the framework for program planning, focuses on the operational aspects of the program, and discusses specific services of children's and parents programs in detail. Includes a 'Trends and Issues' section in each chapter to keep readers up on the current happenings in early childhood education administration. Sixth Edition highlights include a balanced concern for all types of early childhood programs, and a focus on the growing need for affordable, quality early childhood programs for children. It also adds new/more comprehensive information on the regulation and litigation involved in services for children with special needs; specific learning/activity centers; purchasing computer hardware and software; the costs of early childhood programs, and more. Also includes current lists with addresses of organizations concerned with early childhood education/parenting, licensing and certification, equipment suppliers, and more. For early childhood education managers/administrators.

Edition details

• Publisher: Merrill Pub Co
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0023279915
• ISBN 13: 9780023279911
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 459