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Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programs

by: Decker, Celia Anita; Decker, John R.

Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programs

by: Decker, Celia Anita; Decker, John R.

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9780130271686
ISBN 10:
0130271683
Edition: 7th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2001
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Summary

For a basic course in Early Childhood Program Administration. This structured text 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 the reader with the necessary strategies, tactics, and resources to make better judgements in administering early childhood programs.

Overview of Early Childhood Programs

(29)

Nature and Extent of Programs

(3)

Factors Influencing Early Childhood Programs

(2)

Status of Early Childhood Programs

(1)

Types of Early Childhood Programs

(15)

Knitting Schools

(1)

Dame Schools

(1)

Common Schools

(1)

Infant Schools

(1)

Fireside Education

(1)

Kindergarten

(1)

Montessori Schools

(1)

Nursery Schools

(1)

Day Nurseries and Child Care

(7)

Head Start

(1)

Primary Schools

(1)

Public Prekindergarten Programs

(1)

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agencies

(1)

Services and Programs Addressing Populations with Special Needs

(1)

Children Who Are at Risk

(1)

Children With Disabilities

(1)

Children From Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Backgrounds

(1)

Family Services

(1)

Issues and New Ideas in Early Childhood Care and Education

(3)

From Different Historical Perspectives to a Kaleidoscope of Program Practices

(1)

From a Focus on the Child to a Family-Centered Vision

(1)

From a Diversity of Services to Program Linkages/New Systems

(1)

From Care Versus Education to Comprehensive Services

(1)

From Program Deficiencies and Inequities to Quality Programs for All

(1)

Nature of Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programs

(1)

Summary

(1)

For Further Reading

(2)

PART ONE Constructing the Early Childhood Program's Framework

(70)

Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating the Program

(34)

Factors Determining the Program Base

(5)

Proper Sources

(4)

Improper Sources

(1)

Overview of Curriculum Models

(10)

Models Based on Psychological Theories

(7)

Summary of Programmatic Research

(3)

Obstacles in Developing Program Goals

(9)

Lack of Consensus in Program Goals

(7)

Lack of Quality in Early Childhood Programs

(1)

Implementing the Program

(1)

Evaluating the Program

(3)

Intuitive Evaluation

(1)

Formal Evaluation

(2)

An Important Consideration

(1)

Trends and Issues

(2)

Summary

(1)

For Further Reading

(3)

Considering Regulations and Establishing Policies

(34)

Considering Protective Regulations

(19)

Achieving Quality Through Protective Regulations

(1)

Specific Protective Standards

(17)

Meeting Legal Requirements Through Regulations

(4)

Legal Existence of Private Programs

(3)

Fiscal Regulations

(1)

Staff Regulations Excluding Credentialing

(1)

Establishing Policies/Procedures

(4)

Reason for Policy/Procedure Establishment

(1)

Formulation, Interpretation, and Implementation of Policy/Procedure

(1)

Characteristics of Viable Policies/Procedures

(1)

Policy/Procedure Categories

(1)

Trends and Issues

(3)

Mistaken Belief that Regulations Equal Quality

(1)

Gaps in Regulation

(1)

Two-Tiered System of Credentialing Staff

(1)

Dilemma of Affordability Versus Quality

(1)

Summary

(1)

For Further Reading

(3)

PART TWO Operationalizing the Early Childhood Program

(138)

Leading and Managing Personnel

101

(42)

Trends in Staffing

102

(3)

Staff Shortage: A Deep-Rooted Problem

102

(2)

Staff Diversity: An Urgent Need

104

(1)

Staffing an Early Childhood Program

105

(13)

Roles and Qualifications of Personnel

105

(7)

Assessing Needs and Recruiting Staff Members

112

(6)

Creating a Positive Climate and Enriching Life for Staff

118

(16)

Building a Productive Work Climate

118

(4)

Enriching the Professional Life of the Staff

122

(12)

Personnel Services and Records

134

(5)

Contract and Terms of Employment

134

(1)

Job Description

135

(1)

Insurance and Retirement Plans

136

(2)

Personnel Records

138

(1)

Trends and Issues

139

(1)

Summary

140

(1)

For Further Reading

141

(1)

Narratives for Staff Development

141

(2)

Planning the Physical Environment

143

(72)

Entry/Exit Area

145

(1)

Indoor Space

146

(45)

Arranging and Furnishing the Activity Room

146

(8)

General Criteria for Learning/Activity Centers

154

(3)

Activity Centers for Infants and Toddlers

157

(5)

Learning/Activity Centers for Older Children

162

(20)

Developing a Room Layout Plan

182

(1)

Additional Areas for Children

183

(6)

Adult Areas

189

(1)

Environmental Control

190

(1)

Outdoor Space

191

(10)

Brief History of Playground Design

191

(1)

Types of Playgrounds

192

(1)

General Criteria and Specifications for Outdoor Space

192

(3)

Outdoor Space Arrangement

195

(6)

The Early Childhood Facility

201

(1)

Other Considerations

201

(10)

Safety

201

(4)

Planning Facilities for Accommodating Children and Adults with Special Needs

205

(1)

Purchasing Equipment and Materials

206

(5)

Purchasing Insurance

211

(1)

Trends and Issues

211

(1)

Summary

212

(1)

For Further Reading

213

(2)

Financing and Budgeting

215

(22)

Costs of Early Childhood Programs

217

(5)

Estimates of Program Costs

217

(2)

Costs to Families

219

(2)

Cost Analysis of Programs

221

(1)

Financing Early Childhood Programs

222

(8)

Public School Financing of Kindergartens and Primary Programs

222

(1)

State Financing of Early Childhood Programs

223

(1)

Federal Financing and Foundation Support

224

(4)

Employer Assistance

228

(1)

Fees, Tuition, and Miscellaneous Sources of Funds

229

(1)

Innovative Financing Strategies

230

(1)

Budgeting

230

(5)

Regulations Governing Budget Making and Adoption

230

(1)

Developing a Budget

230

(2)

Reporting the Budget

232

(3)

Trends and Issues

235

(1)

Summary

235

(1)

For Further Reading

236

(1)

PART THREE Implementing the Children's Program

237

(148)

Planning the Children's Program

239

(38)

Curriculum Planning

240

(25)

Establishing Program Rationale for Curriculum

240

(2)

Stating Program Base

242

(2)

Translating Goals Into Program Competencies

244

(1)

Implementing the Curriculum

245

(20)

Trends and Issues

265

(4)

Defining Quality Curriculum

265

(1)

Implementing Quality Curriculum

266

(1)

Considering Inclusion

267

(1)

Providing Smooth Transitions

267

(2)

Summary

269

(1)

For Further Reading

270

(1)

Readings on Curriculum Development

270

(7)

Providing Nutrition, Health, and Safety Services

277

(32)

Nutrition

278

(11)

Planning Food Service

279

(8)

Identifying Children's Nutrition Problems

287

(1)

Implementing Nutrition Education for Children

287

(2)

Serving Parents' Needs

289

(1)

Health

289

(9)

Children's Health Status

289

(1)

Practices Aiding Children's Health

290

(6)

Children's and Adults' Mental Health

296

(1)

Protecting Staff Members' Health

297

(1)

Safety

298

(6)

Environmental Safety

298

(1)

Emergency Preparedness

299

(2)

Child Protection

301

(1)

Safety Consciousness

301

(3)

Health and Safety Education

304

(1)

Trends and Issues

304

(1)

Summary

305

(1)

For Further Reading

305

(1)

Readings for Developing Appropriate Mental Health Strategies

306

(3)

Assessing, Recording, and Reporting Children's Progress

309

(36)

Assessing

310

(12)

Types of Assessment in a Historical Perspective

311

(3)

Purposes of Assessment

314

(1)

Authentic Assessment Methods

315

(6)

Standardized Tests

321

(1)

Recording

322

(9)

Types of Records

323

(8)

Public Law 93-380

331

(1)

Reporting

331

(8)

Determining the Purposes of Reporting

331

(1)

Facilitating Reporting Through Assessment Data

332

(1)

Determining the Methods of Reporting

332

(7)

Rethinking Reporting Practices

339

(1)

Trends and Issues

339

(1)

Summary

340

(1)

For Further Reading

341

(1)

Readings on Authentic Assessment

342

(1)

Readings on Portfolios

342

(3)

Working With Families

345

(30)

Types of Involvement

347

(1)

Research on Benefits and Challenges of Working with Parents

347

(6)

Benefits of Working with Families

347

(4)

Meeting the Challenges of Working with Families

351

(2)

Legal Rights of Parents

353

(1)

Family Involvement

353

(15)

Family-Staff Communication

354

(11)

Family Participation

365

(3)

Parent Education and Family Resource and Support Programs

368

(3)

Purposes of Parent Education and Family Resource and Support Programs

368

(1)

Types of Parent Education and Family Resource and Support Programs

369

(2)

Effects of Parent Education and Family Resource and Support Programs

371

(1)

Trends and Issues

371

(2)

Summary

373

(1)

For Further Reading

373

(2)

Contributing to the Profession

375

(10)

Promoting Professionalization

376

(2)

Professionalism and Professional Development

377

(1)

Professionalism and a Code of Ethics

377

(1)

Influencing Public Policy

378

(3)

Roles in Influencing Public Policy

379

(1)

Becoming an Effective Advocate

380

(1)

Becoming Involved in Research

381

(1)

Helping Others Find a Place in the Profession

382

(1)

Trends and Issues

382

(1)

Summary

383

(1)

For Further Reading

384

(1)

Appendix 1 Resources for Program Planning

385

(12)

Appendix 2 State Licensing and Certification Agencies

397

(6)

Appendix 3 Accreditation Criteria Examples

403

(2)

Appendix 4 Professional Organizations Concerned with Young Children

405

(6)

Appendix 5 Additional Organizations of Concern to Early Childhood Educators

411

(2)

Appendix 6 Suppliers of Early Childhood Equipment, Books, and Materials

413

(4)

Appendix 7 Grants and Other Assistance

417

(14)

Appendix 8 Handbook for Families and Volunteers

431

(8)

References

439

(46)

Author Index

485

(10)

Subject Index

495

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