Cd 38 week 1 -chapter 1-pp revised aug 2016

Chapter 1:Overview of Early Care and Education

and Program AdministrationPlanning and Administering Early Childhood Programs

Tenth EditionNancy FreemanCelia A. Decker

John R. Decker

Prepared by:Nancy K. Freeman

Tere HolmesKris Curtis

Adapted by Katy Kelley

Freeman/Decker/Decker, Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programs, 10e© 2012, 2008, 2005, 2001, 1995 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

1-2

Child Care is a Way of Life Due to the Following Factors

•The majority of parents with children under 6 are in the labor force

•About ¾ of children with working mothers are in non-parental care

•Twice as many children whose mothers work participate in out-of-home care than did a generation ago


1-3

Early Childhood Programs will Realize Their Promise When

•All working families have access to affordable, quality care

•The effects of identified risk factors (i.e. poverty, low birth weight, maternal depression, etc.) are minimized by quality care


1-4

Examples of Early Childhood Programs•State departments of education (Kindergarten & public-funded 4-yr. old programs)

•Federal agencies (Head Start & Early Head Start)

•Community for-profit and non-profit programs

•Colleges & universities


1-5

Most Common Types of Child Care•Child care centers (a facility serving 13 or more children and operating less than 24 hours per day)

•Large family child care homes (programs typically serving between 7-12 children)

•Small family child care home (programs typically serving 6 or fewer children)

•Informal Care (unregulated providers caring for children in their homes, usually relatives, friends or neighbors)


1-6

Special Services in Early Education/Child Care

• Infant and toddler care (birth – 3 years old)•School-age care (Kindergarten – 15 years old)•Programs for children with identified special needs, which are often in inclusive settings

•Care for mildly ill children (recovering from surgery or with a mild non-contagious condition)


1-7

Characteristics of QualityStructural quality:• Group size• Child-adult ratios• Specialized education of teachers and administratorsProcess quality:• Evaluation of health/safety practices• Measures of caregivers’ sensitivity & responsiveness• Measures of language or cognitive stimulation• Character of peer interactions as positive or negative


Quality Child Care Matters-Video Clip

1-8


1-9

Some Reasons Parents May not Choose High Quality Programs

•They are not sure what to look for•They may have few choices nearby•They may value specific aspects (i.e., cost or location)

**Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRIS) & Quality Rating Systems (QRS) help families become better informed consumers.


1-10

Roles of the DirectorLeader – sets the program on course to realize it’s vision of excellenceManager – focuses on the program’s day-to-day operationsCoach – supports professional development and technical assistance


1-11

Effective Leadership Characteristics Envision: Having a clear picture (vision) for the futureEngage: Communicating effectively with others to move the program toward achieving its vision Enable: Helping employees to perform well Inquire: Being open to an authentic dialogue Develop: Supporting individuals’ potential to contribute to the program’s success


1-12

Effective Leaders•Are authentic and genuine•Demonstrate integrity by being consistent in words and actions

•Have the will and persistence to work toward a goal•Believe in themselves•Are self-aware – understands who they are, how they feel, and how they are seen by others


Video Clip On Leadership Styles

Understanding & Leveraging Leadership Styles-Aly Pain

1-13


Partner Activity Find a Partner and Discuss the Following:• Based on the video-clip, what do you think your

primary work style is, and what do you think your secondary style might be?

• What work style do you find challenging to work with & why?

• What strategies or approaches can help you to work more effectively with someone with a different style?

1-14


Group Activity

Temperament Treasure Hunt

1-15


Review Assignment First Assignment!

• Interview & Analysis/Reflection Assignment: Due by 9/6

1-16


Follow-up • Purchase the Text Book• Read Chapter 1• Read article-”What is A Leader, Anyway?” • Review/Complete the Leadership Style

Interview & Analysis/Reflection Assignment: Due by 9/13. You may submit via Etudes, (under assignments as an attachment)-no later than 5pm on 9/13, or a hard copy at the beginning of class on 9/13. The assignment and article are located on Etudes (under assignments & resources). Please let me know if you have questions!

1-17