EDU 417 - Directing Early Childhood Programs

2 credits
Focuses on the defining facets of leadership (i.e. supporting children/colleagues/parents, ethics through the Christian lens), program and facility assessment, utilizing state and credentialing resource guidelines, staffing and professional development, as well as policy making, advertisement, and funding issues. Emphasis will be on identifying best leadership practices for urban and suburban childcare settings. Field work included (optional international field work).