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Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programs by Nancy Freeman, Celia Decker, John Decker For courses covering Administration in Early Childhood Education Heres the practical, hands-on information current and future educators need in order to become successful administrators of childcare centres and child development centres. With a focus on what centre directors need to know and what they need to be able to do, the book guides readers through the process of identifying a programs core values and drafting mission and vision statements. Included is coverage of current issues such as the factors affecting supply and demand for childcare as well as the initiatives to enhance program quality, ensure affordability, and provide access to all children and families. The ideal teaching and learning guide for pre- and in-service educators, Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programs addresses the latest trends affecting the childcare workforce and provides specific guidance for recruiting, hiring, and retaining quality personnel, including job descriptions and hiring practices. The role of the program administrator as mentor, coach, and instructional leader are covered, along with important business issues within the administrators responsibilities such as financial planning, budget development and management, how to use social media effectively, program evaluation, facility planning and management, and much more. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programs addresses the latest trends affecting the childcare workforce and provides specific guidance for recruiting, hiring, and retaining quality personnel, including job descriptions and hiring practices. The role of the program administrator as mentor, coach, and instructional leader are covered, along with important business issues within the administrators responsibilities, such as financial planning and budget development and management, how to use social media effectively, program evaluation, facility planning and management, and much more. Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eText The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features: Embedded videos enrich the text experience by allowing readers to see key concepts demonstrated by real teachers in real classrooms. Check Your Understanding of chapter content. Exercises matched to chapter learning outcomes help readers apply the concepts and ensure that they master the learning outcomes. Exercises and suggested feedback are provided in the Pearson eText. Chapter Quizzes at the end of each chapter present multiple-choice questions that align with learning outcomes and allow readers to test their knowledge of the concepts, research, strategies, and practices discussed in each section. Author Biography Nancy K. Freeman is a Professor Emerita at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. She was a member of the Early Childhood faculty and the Director of the Child Development and Research Centre. She is a former preschool teacher and child care centre director and worked closely with the campus child care development centre while at the University. Nancy has authored scholarly publications and made conference presentations on topics such as professional ethics, service learning, and the preparation of the child care workforce. She served as chair of South Carolinas State Advisory Committee on the Regulation of Child Care Facilities for many years and is a past president of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE). She is a coauthor of 2 books on professional ethics published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) as well as a regular column on professional ethics published in NAEYCs widely circulated journal Young Children. In 2012 she was recognised as the NAECTE/Pearson Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Educator of the Year. Celia A. Decker retired after 38 years of service in early childhood education. At the time of her retirement, she held the position of professor of early childhood education at Northwestern State University and served as the program coordinator of graduate studies in early childhood education. In addition to coauthoring this text, she is the author of Children: The Early Years and its supplements and coauthor of Parents and Their Children, both published by Goodheart-Willcox Company. She has presented papers at national, regional, and state annual meetings of many professional early childhood associations. John R. Decker retired after an elementary teaching and administrative career of 37 years. Before entering the field of education, he served as a district scout executive for Kaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, Kansas City, Kansas. His educational career included elementary teaching positions in inner-city schools, in an open education program, and in rural public schools. He also served as assistant professor of education and taught college courses in education and supervised pre-service teachers in a federally supported college-based program. He has frequently given speeches and workshops for professional organisations. Table of Contents 1 Overview of Early Care and Education and Program Administration PART I CREATING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS FRAMEWORK 2 Identifying the Programs Core Values, Developing its Vision and Mission Statements, and Planning for Program Evaluation 3 Understanding Regulations, Accreditation Criteria, and Other Standards of Practice 4 Policies and Procedures: Tools to Ensure Your Programs Smooth Operation PART II OPERATIONALIZING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM 5 Recruiting, Hiring, Leading, and Managing Personnel 6 Creating Quality Learning Environments 7 Managing Your Programs Finances 8 Marketing Your Program of Early Care and Education PART III IMPLEMENTING THE CHILDRENS PROGRAM 9 Teaching and Learning in the Childrens Program 10 Providing Quality Nutrition and Creating a Healthy and Safe Environment 11 Child Assessment: An Essential Component of Quality Early Childhood Programming 12 Working with Families and Communities 13 Contributing to the Profession APPENDICES 1 Suppliers of Materials and Equipment for Early Childhood Programs 2 NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment 3 NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Supplement for Early Childhood Program Administrators 4 Professional Organizations of Interest to Early Childhood Educators References Name Index Subject Index Long Description Note: This is the bound book only and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with a bound book, use ISBN 0134290011. Heres the practical, hands-on information educators need in order to become successful administrators of childcare centers and child development centers. With a focus on what center directors need to know and what they need to be able to do, the book guides readers through the process of identifying a programs core values and drafting mission and vision statements. Included is coverage of current issues such as the factors affecting supply and demand for childcare as well as the initiatives to enhance program quality, ensure affordability, and provide access to all children and families. Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programs addresses the latest trends affecting the childcare workforce and provides specific guidance for recruiting, hiring, and retaining quality personnel, including job descriptions and hiring practices. The role of the program administrator as mentor, coach, and instructional leader are covered, along with important business issues within the administrators responsibilities, such as financial planning and budget development and management, how to use social media effectively, program evaluation, facility planning and management, and much more. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded videos and assessments. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText* The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad Feature Details A print text Free shipping New Feature Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eText The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features: Embedded videos enrich the text experience by allowing readers to see key concepts demonstrated by real teachers in real classrooms. (See pages 2, 8, and 22 for examples.) Check Your Understanding of chapter content. Exercises matched to chapter learning outcomes help readers apply the concepts and ensure that they master the learning outcomes. Exercises and suggested feedback are provided in the Pearson eText. (See pages 3, 106, and 392 for examples.) Chapter Quizzes at the end of each chapter present multiple-choice questions that align with learning outcomes and allow readers to test their knowledge of the concepts, research, strategies, and practices discussed in each section. (See pages 18, 137, and 393 for examples.) Instructors, visit pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks/ted to register for your digital examination copy. Students, register for or purchase your eText at pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks/ted. Key content changes include: The texts organizing framework helps keep providers on track in their mission of providing high quality services by guiding readers through the process of developing a programs core values, a mission statement, and a vision statement. (Ch. 2) An enhanced, focused discussion of strategies for assessing the programs process and structural quality-- plus a discussion of program outputs--gives readers important information about commonly used and often required measures of program quality. (Ch. 2) A comprehensive discussion of a wide variety of child assessment strategies provides practical strategies for gauging what children know and are able to do, with an emphasis on how assessment can be used to inform instruction. (Ch. 11) Strategies for using social media for program marketing give readers information on using cutting-edge technology-based marketing to promote their programs offerings. (Ch. 8) Expanded discussions on: Coaching and mentoring provide information about strategies for supporting the development of staff. (Ch. 1) Leadership style and the characteristics of effective leadership feature a particular emphasis on womens leadership and give readers access to aspects of program administration not commonly addressed in the field of early childhood education. (Ch. 1) Details ISBN0134027310 Year 2016 ISBN-10 0134027310 ISBN-13 9780134027319 Format Paperback Short Title PLANNING & ADMINISTERING EARLY Language English Edition 11th Media Book DEWEY 372.210 Pages 480 Illustrations Yes Imprint Pearson Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780132656924 Author John Decker UK Release Date 2016-05-12 AU Release Date 2016-05-12 NZ Release Date 2016-05-12 Publisher Pearson Education (US) Edition Description 11th edition Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2016-05-19 US Release Date 2016-05-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:99070980;

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Author: Nancy Freeman, John Decker, Celia Decker

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