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ISBN-13: | 9780357513200 |
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Publisher: | Cengage Learning |
Publication date: | 05/03/2021 |
Edition description: | 10th ed. |
Pages: | 432 |
Product dimensions: | 8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.90(d) |
About the Author
Amy S. Kronberg (M.S.Ed.) is a doctoral candidate and adjunct professor at the University of Dayton. She serves as an early learning consultant working with local nonprofit organizations. Ms. Kronberg has assisted in the design of successful programs and related coursework specializing in infant and toddler care and education. She has taught courses focusing on infant/toddler development, early childhood programming and curriculum development. Throughout her variety of roles, she emphasizes the need for teachers to find their professional voices and she consistently advocates for children, families and best practices within programs. She is passionate about training that focuses on the social-emotional and mental health needs of both children and adults. Prior to her current roles, Ms. Kronberg worked at the demonstration school for the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where she implemented transdisciplinary practice, the Reggio Emilia approach to education and critical skills related to working as part of an early childhood team. Through her variety of roles and experiences, she hopes to encourage anyone working in the field to lead and learn with empathy and find the voice to advocate for one another.
Michelle L. Donley (M.S.Ed.) directs the University of Dayton’s demonstration school within the Bombeck Family Learning Center. After teaching infants, toddlers and preschoolers both at the Bombeck Center and Head Start for 20 more than years, Ms. Donley earned her masters of science in education in early childhood leadership and advocacy from UD. She has directed the Bombeck Center for four years and has guided the program through NAEYC accreditation twice, during which time she has maintained the highest rating in the state's quality improvement and rating system. Ms. Donley believes in advocating for change in the profession for increased investments, and she understands the need to improve the early childhood education system for children, families and practitioners. She is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers. As a director, she continually strives to evolve her leadership and management skills. Her passion for the field is grounded in research, reflection and ensuring sustained continuous improvement by empowering each program team member to find their true potential.
Ellen M. Lynch is associate professor of early childhood education at the University of Cincinnati. Her doctorate is in special education with a focus on early childhood special education. She has been active in local and state early childhood organizations, including the Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children (OAEYC), for which she served as chair of the Children with Special Needs Committee; the state Board of Directors; and the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Additionally, she served as president of the Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Early Childhood Programs. Dr. Lynch's current scholarly interests include engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and exploring the use of technology to support learning among preservice teachers. She is both an editor and reviewer for several problem-based learning journals. She has presented widely at local, state, national, and international levels on a variety of aspects of teaching young children, teacher education, and best practices for teaching in higher education.
Table of Contents
Preface xv
About the Authors xxii
Acknowledgments xxiv
Chapter 1 The Effective Director 1
1-1 New Vision, New Vocabulary 2
Growth Mindset Moment 3
1-2 Making a Commitment to Diverse Stakeholders 3
1-3 Meeting Challenging Situations Based on Ethical Principles 5
1-4 Considering the Program's Systems and Subsystems 6
Growth Mindset Moment 6
Director's Corner 7
1-4a Subsystems in Early Childhood Programs 7
Crisis: An Opportunity for Positive Change 8
1-5 Administrative Styles and Roles 8
Making the Case for Qualified Administrators 8
1-5a Styles 9
1-5b Roles 9
Director's Corner 9
1-5c Personal Qualities 11
Director's Corner 12
1-6 Managing the Program 12
1-7 Serving as Curriculum Leader 13
Working Smart with Technology 14
1-8 Leading People 15
1-8a Addressing Conflict Resolution 15
TeachSource Video Vignette 17
1-9 Management Tools 17
1-9a Policies and Procedures Manual 17
1-9b Other Contents of the Manual 18
1-9c Using Technology 18
Growth Mindset Moment 19
1-9d Time-Use Skills 19
1-9e Analyzing Use of Time 19
1-9f Grouping and Assigning Tasks 20
1-9g Planning a Time Line 20
Summary 21
Try It Out! 21
References 22
Chapter 2 Assessing Community Need and Establishing a Program 23
Director's Corner 24
2-1 Assessing the Need 25
2-1a What Must You Know about Need? 25
2-1b Number of Families and Children 25
2-1c Socioeconomic Level of Families 26
Making the Case for Advocacy 26
TeachSource Video Vignette 26
2-1d Ages of Children to Be Served 27
2-1e Type of Service the Families Prefer 27
2-1f How Do You Find Out about Need? 27
2-1g Use of Questionnaires 28
Working Smart with Technology 28
Director's Corner 29
2-1h Use of Telephone Surveys 29
Growth Mindset Moment 30
2-1i Small Group Meetings 30
2-2 Program Mission and Values Statements 30
2-2a Decisions about the Mission and Values Statements 31
Growth Mindset Moment 31
Growth Mindset Moment 31
2-2b Mission Statements 31
2-2c Developing a Mission Statement 31
2-2d Decisions about Core Values and Value Statements 32
2-2e What Is the Basis for Choosing a Philosophy? 33
2-2f Assumptions about How Children Learn 33
Crisis: An Opportunity for Positive Change 34
2-2g Beliefs, Values, and Attitudes in Action 34
Growth Mindset Moment 34
Growth Mindset Moment 35
2-2h Values of the Program Planners and the Families 35
2-2i Views on Basic Issues in Education 36
2-3 Types of Programs 36
2-3a Not-for-Profit Programs 37
2-3b Individual Cooperative Programs 37
2-3c Agency-Sponsored Programs 37
2-3d Government-Sponsored Programs 37
2-3e Government-Community Partnerships 38
2-3f Public School-Sponsored Programs 38
2-3g Campus Child Care Programs 39
2-3h Privately Sponsored Not-for-Profit Programs 39
2-3i Profit-Making Programs (Proprietary) 39
2-3j Independent Owner 39
2-3k Corporate Systems 40
2-3l Employer-Sponsored Programs 40
2-3m Military Programs 41
Director's Corner 41
2-3n Home-Based Programs 42
2-4 Standards of Practice 42
2-4a Establishing Funding for the Program 42
2-5 Getting Started in Raising Funds 43
Growth Mindset Moment 43
TeachSource Video Vignette 44
2-6 Funding a New Early Childhood Program 44
Working Smart with Technology 45
2-7 Start-Up Funds 45
Director's Corner 46
2-7a Community and Governmental Support 46
Summary 47
Try It Out! 48
References 52
Chapter 3 Licensing, Credentialing, and Accreditation 54
TeachSource Video Vignette 56
3-1 The Purpose of Licensing 56
3-2 Benchmarks 57
3-2a Early Childhood Program 57
TeachSource Video Vignette 58
3-3 Licensing Regulations 59
3-3a Building Safety 59
3-3b Physical Space 59
3-3c Teacher-to-Child Ratios 59
3-3d Staff Qualifications 60
3-3e Transportation 60
3-3f Other Standards 60
3-4 The Licensing Process 61
Working Smart with Technology 62
3-4a The Licensing Specialist 62
Director's Corner 63
Making the Case for Program Accreditation 64
3-5 Accreditation 65
Director's Corner 65
3-6 Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) 65
3-7 Credentialing 66
3-7a Staff Credentialing 66
3-7b National Board Certification 68
3-7c Child Development Associate Credential 68
3-7d Certified Childcare Professional Credential 69
3-7e U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship for Careers in Child Development 69
3-7f Director Credentialing 69
3-8 Career Pathways 70
Summary 71
Try It Out! 71
References 76
Chapter 4 Organizing Program Structure and Working with a Board 78
4-1 Organization of the Program 79
4-1a Sole Proprietorship 79
4-1b Partnerships 80
4-1c Franchise 81
4-1d Corporation 81
Growth Mindset Moment 82
4-1e Profit or Not-for-Profit Corporations 82
Director's Corner 83
4-2 The Early Childhood Program Board 84
4-3 Board Membership 84
4-3a Selection of Board Members 85
Making the Case for Diverse Board Membership 85
4-3b Orientating Board Members 86
TeachSource Video Vignette 86
Director's Corner 86
4-3c Terms for Board Membership 87
4-4 Board Duties 87
4-4a Drawing Up Bylaws 87
4-4b Making Policy 88
Director's Corner 88
4-4c Operating the Program 89
4-5 Board Committees 89
4-5a Executive Committee 89
4-5b Personnel Committee 90
Director's Corner 90
4-5c Finance Committee 90
4-5d Building Committee 90
4-5e Program Committee 91
4-5f Nominating Committee 91
4-6 Board Communication 91
Working Smart with Technology 92
Director's Corner 92
4-7 Board Involvement in Program Operation 93
4-7a Program Enrollment Report 94
Growth Mindset Moment 94
4-7b Accounts Receivable 94
4-7c Budget Comparison Report 94
4-7d Statement of Financial Position 94
4-7e Income Statement 94
4-7f Annual Report 95
Growth Mindset Moment 95
Summary 95
Try It Out! 96
References 98
Chapter 5 Handling Financial Matters 99
5-1 Creating a Financial Plan 100
5-1a Policies and Procedures 100
Growth Mindset Moment 101
Making the Case for Staff Input into Budget Priorities 101
5-1b Establishing a Fiscal Calendar 102
5-1c Managing Payroll 102
5-1d Health Care Costs 102
Director's Corner 103
5-1e Tax Forms and Pay Roll 103
5-1f Planning Reports 103
TeachSource Video Vignette 104
5-2 Preparing and Operating a Budget 104
5-2a Types of Budgets 104
5-2b Start-Up Budgets 104
5-2c Operating Budget 105
5-2d Estimating Costs 105
Growth Mindset Moment 106
5-2e Adjusting Budget Figures 107
Crisis: An Opportunity for Positive Change 107
Director's Corner 107
5-2f Analyzing Budget Categories 108
5-2g Salaries 108
Director's Corner 109
5-2h Staffing and Full-Time Equivalents 110
5-2i Consultants 112
5-2j Plant and Equipment 112
Growth Mindset Moment 112
5-2k Depreciation 113
5-2l Supplies 113
5-2m Transportation 113
5-2n Communication 113
5-2o Staff Training and Development 114
5-2p Insurance 115
5-2q Postage 115
5-2r Marketing 115
5-2s Licensing 115
5-2t Audit 115
5-2u Miscellaneous and Other 115
5-2v In-Kind Contributions 115
5-2w Using Budget Systems 116
Working Smart with Technology 116
5-2x Approving the Budget 117
5-2y Budgeting for Subsequent Years 117
5-3 Financial Responsibilities 117
5-3a Managing Cash Flow 117
Growth Mindset Moment 118
5-3b Handling Salaries 118
Director's Corner 118
5-3c Ordering Goods and Services 119
5-3d Making Payments 119
5-3e Recording Transactions 119
5-3f Summarizing Data 121
5-3g Auditing 121
5-3h Handling Petty Cash 121
5-4 Break-Even Analysis 122
5-5 Operating Funds for New and Continuing Programs 124
5-5a Tuition 125
5-5b Adjusting Tuition 125
5-5c Scholarships 126
5-5d Tuition Rates 127
5-5e Community Resources 127
Director's Corner 127
5-5f Foundations 128
5-5g Government Funding 129
Director's Corner 129
5-5h Head Start 130
5-5i Child Care and Development Block Grants 130
5-5j Advocacy 131
Making the Case for Adequate Funding of an Integrated System of Care 131
5-6 Soliciting Funds from Corporations and Individuals 132
5-6a Preparing for Fundraising 132
5-6b Requesting Contributions 133
Growth Mindset Moment 133
Summary 134
Try It Out! 134
References 142
Chapter 6 Developing a Program Facility 143
6-1 Analyzing Space Requirements 144
Growth Mindset Moment 144
Director's Corner 145
6-1a Basic Requirements 145
Growth Mindset Moment 146
6-1b Health and Safety 146
Crisis: An Opportunity for Positive Change 148
6-1c Accessibility of the Facility 148
6-1d Building Entry 149
Director's Corner 149
Working Smart with Technology 150
6-1e Control of Traffic Flow 151
6-1f Food Service 151
Growth Mindset Moment 152
6-1g Bathroom Locations 152
6-1h Program Philosophy in Action 152
6-1i Arrival Area 153
6-1j Staff Area 153
6-1k Spaces for Children 155
TeachSource Video Vignette 155
6-1l Family Space 156
6-1m Opportunities for independence and Growth 157
6-1n Aesthetic Character 158
Director's Corner 158
Making the Case for Supporting Physical Activity 159
6-1o Programmatic Requirements 159
6-1p Governmental Regulations 160
6-1q Cost and Quality 161
6-2 Planning a New Program 161
6-2a Considering New Construction 161
6-2b Using Existing Buildings 162
6-2c Renting or Leasing 162
Director's Corner 163
6-2d Renovating 163
6-3 Working with Other Professionals 163
6-3a Licensing Agent 163
6-3b Realtor 164
6-3c Architect 164
6-3d Contractor 164
6-3e Accountant 165
6-3f Attorney 165
Summary 165
Try It Out! 165
References 167
Chapter 7 Equipping the Program 168
7-1 Establishing Needs 170
TeachSource Video Vignette 170
7-1a Children's Spaces 170
TeachSource Video Vignette 172
7-1b Adult Spaces 172
Director's Corner 173
7-1c Service Areas 173
Making the Case for Digital Literacy 174
7-2 Using Selection Criteria 174
Working Smart with Technology 175
Growth Mindset Moment 176
7-2a Developmental Needs 177
Growth Mindset Moment 177
7-2b Usefulness 178
7-2c Versatility 178
7-2d Safety 179
7-2e Suitability 180
7-2f Stereotypes 180
7-2g Children with Disabilities 181
Growth Mindset Moment 181
7-2h Ease of Maintenance 182
7-2i Aesthetics 182
Growth Mindset Moment 183
7-2j User Preference 183
Director's Corner 183
7-3 Working within a Budget 183
7-4 Ordering Equipment 185
7-4a Equipment Requisition 185
Director's Corner 185
Growth Mindset Moment 186
7-4b Purchase Time Line 186
7-4c Sources of Equipment 187
7-5 Managing Equipment 188
7-5a Checking and Inventorying Equipment 188
7-5b Maintaining and Storing Equipment 189
Summary 190
Try It Out! 191
References 192
Chapter 8 Staffing the Program 193
8-1 Creating a Positive Climate and Motivating Staff 194
8-1a Creating a Positive Climate 194
Director's Corner 194
8-1b Modeling 195
8-1c Community Building 195
Director's Corner 196
8-1d Communication 196
Growth Mindset Moment 196
8-1e Motivating the Staff 197
Director's Corner 197
8-1f Use of Encouragement 198
8-1g Job Enrichment 199
Director's Corner 199
8-2 Designing Employment Policies 200
8-2a Purpose 200
8-2b Source 201
Director's Corner 201
8-2c Inclusions 201
8-2d Job Descriptions 202
8-2e Career Lattice 203
8-2f Contract 203
8-2g Salary Ranges 203
8-2h Staff and Fringe Benefits 203
8-2i Employment at Will 203
8-2j Health and Safety Measures 204
8-2k Daily Hours and Employment Period 204
8-2l Relief Periods 207
8-2m Vacations, Holidays, and Sick Leave 207
8-2n Probationary Periods 207
8-2o Staff Evaluation and Grievance Procedures 207
8-2p Performance Evaluations 208
8-2q Organizational Chart 209
8-2r Amending and Changing the Policies 209
8-3 The Hiring Process 211
8-3a Developing Job Descriptions 211
Growth Mindset Moment 212
8-3b Recruiting 212
Working Smart with Technology 212
8-3c Interviewing 215
8-3d Reviewing Applications 216
8-3e Interviewers 219
8-3f Preparation for the Interview 220
8-3g Interviewer Information 220
8-3h Interview Plan 220
8-3i Interview Setting 221
Working Smart with Technology 221
8-3j The Interview 224
Growth Mindset Moment 224
8-3k Teaching Interview 224
8-3l Second Interview 225
8-3m Selecting the Employee 225
8-4 Retaining Staff 225
8-4a Employee Orientation 226
Director's Corner 226
8-4b Handling Turnover 227
Growth Mindset Moment 227
8-4c Work Environment 228
Making the Case for Gowing Your Own Leaders 228
8-4d Exit Interview Questionnaire 229
Growth Mindset Moment 229
Summary 229
Try It Out! 230
References 244
Chapter 9 Recruiting Children 245
9-1 Meeting the Needs of All Children and Families 246
Making the Case for Inclusion 247
9-1a Admission of Children with Disabilities 248
9-1b Provisions of the IDEA 248
9-1c Role of Early Childhood Programs 249
Director's Corner 250
TeachSource Video Vignette 251
9-1d Role of the Director in an Interdisciplinary or Interagency Effort 251
9-2 Grouping the Children 251
9-2a Total Number of Children 252
9-2b Space and Group Size 252
Director's Corner 253
Growth Mindset Moment 253
9-2c Skills of Staff and Group Size 253
9-2d Needs of Children and Group Size 253
9-2e Chronological versus Vertical Age Grouping 254
Growth Mindset Moment 254
9-2f Chronological Grouping 255
TeachSource Video Vignette 255
9-2g More on Multiage Grouping 256
Growth Mindset Moment 256
9-2h Impact of Children with Exceptionalities on Group Size 257
9-3 Enrolling the Children 258
9-3a Information about Families and Children 258
9-3b Forms 259
Working Smart with Technology 259
9-3c Confidentiality 260
9-3d Intake Procedures 260
9-3e Initial Interview with Parents 261
9-3f Home Visit with the Family 261
Director's Corner 261
9-3g Initial Visit to the Program 261
9-3h Phasing in the Children 261
Summary 262
Try It Out! 263
References 273
Chapter 10 Supporting Quality Curriculum 274
Director's Corner 277
TeachSource Video Vignette 277
10-1 Quality Early Childhood Curriculum 277
10-1a Philosophical Underpinnings 277
10-1b Defining Curriculum 277
Growth Mindset Moment 278
10-1c Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum 279
10-1d Components of an Effective Curriculum 279
10-2 Establishing Opportunities for Feedback, Support, and Intervention 280
10-2a Is the Classroom Curriculum Child Centered? 281
10-2b What Is the Role of the Adult in the Classroom? 281
10-2c How Does the Educator Communicate the Use of Play to Support Learning and Development? 281
TeachSource Video Vignette 282
10-2d Is the Curriculum Emergent? 283
10-2e How Does the Educator Plan and Integrate Curriculum? 283
Growth Mindset Moment 286
TeachSource Video Vignette 287
10-2f How Are Early Learning and Development Standards Implemented? 289
TeachSource Video Vignette 289
10-2g How Does the Program Facilitate the Development of Language and Emergent Literacy Skills? 292
10-2h How Do Educators Support Math, Science, and inquiry in the Classroom? 293
10-2i What Is the Role of Technology in This Classroom? 294
10-3 Supporting Intentional Teaching 295
Working Smart with Technology 296
10-3a Time for Planning and Critical Reflection 296
TeachSource Video Vignette 296
10-3b Intentional Teaching in the Daily Routine 297
10-3c Time for Planning, Sharing, and Critical Reflection 297
Making the Case for Curriculum Mentors 297
10-3d Assessment Supported versus Assessment Driven 298
10-3e Developing an Assessment System 300
10-4 Supporting a Seamless Birth through Age 8 System 300
TeachSource Video Vignette 301
Director's Corner 301
Summary 301
Try It Out! 302
References 303
Chapter 11 Managing the Food and the Health and Safety Programs 305
11-1 Food Service Programs 306
Director's Corner 306
Making the Case for Using Food Thoughtfully 307
11-1a Menu Planning 308
Growth Mindset Moment 308
TeachSource Video Vignette 309
TeachSource Video Vignette 310
11-1b Food Buying 310
11-1c USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program 311
Working Smart with Technology 312
Director's Corner 312
11-1d Food Storage 313
11-1e Food Preparation 313
11-11 Resources 314
11-2 Health and Safety Program 314
11-2a Health Records for Children and Staff 314
TeachSource Video Vignette 315
11-2b Communicable Disease 316
TeachSource Video Vignette 316
11-2c Exclusion Policy 317
11-2d Sick Child Care 319
Director's Corner 319
11-3 Planning for Disasters and Emergencies 319
11-3a Disaster Planning 319
TeachSource Video Vignette 321
11-3b Emergency Safety, Health, and Accident Planning 322
11-4 Child Abuse and Neglect 326
11-4a Prevention on the Premises 326
11-4b Recognizing and Reporting Abuse and Neglect 327
11-5 Legal Issues: Health and Safety 327
Summary 328
Try It Out! 329
References 333
Chapter 12 Leading in Times of Change and Crisis 334
12-1 The Mentally Healthy Person: a Refresher for Directors 336
Director's Corner 336
12-2 A Refresher for Directors 336
12-2a The Key Three: Self-Regulation, Resilience, and Executive Function Skills 337
12-2b Self-Regulation 337
12-2c Executive Function 338
12-2d Resilience 338
12-2e Common Issues with Mental Health 338
Crisis As Opportunity for Positive Change 339
Director's Corner 339
12-2f Anxiety 340
12-2g Trauma 340
12-2h Impact of Trauma and Fear on Learning and Brain Development 341
12-2i Stress Begets Stress 342
12-2j The Cycle of Stress 342
12-2k Mitigating Stress with Self-Care Practices 343
12-2l Early Childhood Administrators Play and Important Roles 344
12-2m A System's View of Emotional Health for All 344
12-2n Tier 1: Universal Promotion 346
12-2o Tier 2: Secondary Prevention 346
12-2p Tier 3: Tertiary Intervention 346
Director's Corner 347
12-2q Social and Emotional Learning Is for Staff, Too 347
Working Smart with Technology 347
12-2r Enhancing Systems with Policy and Procedural Protocols 348
12-2s Establishing and Adapting Protocols 348
12-2t Common Challenges for Staff That Administrators Can Support 349
Crisis: As Opportunity for Positive Change 350
12-2u Compassion Fatigue 350
12-2v Secondary Traumatic Stress 351
12-2w Burnout 351
12-2x Addressing the Relationship between Race and Trauma 351
12-2y Strategies and Skills for Leaders 352
12-2z Trauma-Informed Practice at the Program Level 352
12-2aa Resilient Teachers 353
12-2ab Reframing: Looking for Opportunities in Crisis 354
12-2ac Team Building and Climate 355
12-2ad Mindful Practice 355
Director's Corner 355
12-2ae Self-Care Strategies 356
12-2af Using Nature to Reduce Stress 356
Growth Mindset Moment 357
Summary 358
Try It Out! 358
References 366
Chapter 13 Working with Families, Volunteers, and the Community 368
13-1 Supporting and Engaging Families 369
TeachSource Video Vignette 370
13-1a Reciprocal Relationships with Families from Diverse Backgrounds 370
TeachSource Video Vignette 371
13-1b Challenges to Communicating with Parents 371
TeachSource Video VIGNETTE 372
Growth Mindset Moment 373
13-1c Family Interactions 373
Working Smart with Technology 373
Growth Mindset Moment 374
Director's Corner 374
Making the Case FOR a Comprehensive Communication System 375
13-1d Family Support 377
Director's Corner 377
13-1e Engaging Parents 378
13-1f Working with Demanding Parents 379
13-1g Parent Feedback 380
Director's Corner 381
13-2 Written Communication Materials for Families 381
13-3 Volunteer Program 383
13-3a Volunteer Recruitment 383
13-3b Volunteer Orientation 383
13-3c Volunteer Activities 384
Growth Mindset Moment 385
13-4 Organizations and Agencies 385
13-4a Professional Organizations 385
13-4b Referral Agencies 386
Director's Corner 386
13-5 Community Involvement 387
Summary 387
Try It Out! 388
References 392
Chapter 14 Providing for Personal and Professional Staff Development 393
14-1 Creating a Culture of Collaborative Inquiry 395
14-2 Planning Meetings to Support Development 395
14-2a Purpose of Staff Meetings 395
14-2b Timing of Staff Meetings 397
Director's Corner 398
14-2c Preparation for Staff Meetings 398
Director's Corner 398
14-2d Staff Meeting Procedure 400
Growth Mindset Moment 400
14-3 Effective Staff Development 400
TeachSource Video Vignette 401
14-3a Professional Development Plans 402
14-3b Time for Training 402
14-3c Mandatory Training 403
Growth Mindset Moment 403
14-3d Place for Training 403
14-3e Training Methods and Resources 403
Making the Case For Job-Embedded Professional Development 403
Director's Corner 405
14-3f Training Content 406
Director's Corner 406
Working Smart with Technology 407
14-4 Staff Supervision and Coaching 407
14-4a Principles of Supervision 407
14-4b Supervisory Process 408
14-4c Supervisory Cycle 408
Growth Mindset Moment 408
Director's Corner 411
Growth Mindset Moment 412
14-4d Identifying Topics for Supervision and Coaching 412
14-4e Expressed Teacher Concerns 413
Summary 415
Try It Out! 415
References 416
Chapter 15 Evaluating Program Components 417
15-1 Establishing an Evaluation Plan 418
15-2 Purpose of Evaluation 419
Director's Corner 420
15-2a Evaluation Principles 420
Growth Mindset Moment 420
15-3 Evaluation System 421
15-4 Staff Evaluation 421
Director's Corner 421
15-4a Process and Procedures 422
15-4b The Director's Role 423
15-4c Professional Approach 424
15-5 Child Assessment 425
15-5a Professional Recommendations 426
15-5b Methods for Assessing Child Progress 428
15-5c Tools for Assessing Child Progress 429
15-5d Anecdotal Records and Observations 430
Growth Mindset Moment 430
15-5e Checklists 430
Working Smart with Technology 430
15-5f Rating Scales 431
15-5g Portfolios 431
15-5h Other Observers 434
Making the Case for Using Electronic Portfolios as Assessment Tools 434
15-5i Standardized Tests 435
Growth Mindset Moment 436
15-6 Total Program Evaluation 437
TeachSource Video Vignette 437
15-6a Licensing 438
Director's Corner 438
15-6b Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (ORIS) 439
15-6c Accreditation 439
Growth Mindset Moment 440
15-7 Summarizing Data 441
15-7a Analyzing and Using the Data 441
Summary 442
Try It Out! 442
References 449
Chapter 16 Marketing the Program 450
16-1 Building a Marketing Plan 452
16-1a Market Research 452
10-1b SWOT Analysis 453
16-1c Developing a Marketing Plan 454
TeachSource Video Vignette 454
Director's Corner 455
Working Smart with Technology 457
16-1d Marketing Materials 459
Making the Case for Crafting the Word-of-Mouth Message 459
Director's Corner 459
Director's Corner 461
16-2 Public Relations 462
Summary 463
Try It Out! 463
References 465
Appendix A NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment 466
Appendix B Statement on Developmentally Appropriate Practice (2020 Revision) 467
Appendix C Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education Position Statement 468
Appendix D NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation Standards and Assessment Items 469
Appendix E Family, Staff, and Practicum Student Handbook of the Bombeck Family Learning Center 470
Appendix F Child Care Licensing Benchmark Project 471
Appendix G Sources of Early Childhood Materials, Equipment, and Supplies 472
Appendix H Director's Library of Early Childhood Professional Organizations and Information Sources 477
Index 485