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From Survive to Thrive : a Director's Guide for Leading an Early Childhood Program.
Theory meets practical tips in this guide for leaders of early childhood programs.
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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La Vergne :
National Association for the Education of Young Children,
2019.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Chapter 1. What Does It Mean to Be a Director?
- The Director as Both Manager and Leader
- Know Yourself
- Recognizing Your Personal Attributes
- Identifying Your Leadership Traits
- Practice Facilitative Leadership
- Treat Teachers the Same Way You Expect Teachers to Treat Children
- Give Yourself the Permission to Lead
- Recognize What You Really Have Control Over
- Chapter 2. Program Context and Culture
- Reading and Understanding the Context of Your Program
- Gather Information
- Analyze the Information
- Set Program Goals and Develop an Action Plan
- Creating and Cultivating the Culture of Your Program
- Strong Relationships
- Meaningful and Effective Communication
- A Welcoming Environment
- Risk Taking, Reflection, and Growth
- Chapter 3. Achieving and Maintaining Program Quality
- Developing Policies and Procedures
- Vision and Mission Statements
- Organizational Chart
- Safety Procedures
- Identifying and Reporting Suspected Child Neglect and Abuse
- Guidance and Discipline
- Licensing Basics
- Physical Space
- Staff Education and Training Requirements
- Health
- The Licensing Process
- Accreditation
- Quality Rating Improvement Systems
- The Flow of the Year: A Director's Big-Picture To-Do List
- Chapter 4. Budget and Finances
- Basic Budgeting Concepts
- Identifying Revenue and Expenses
- Developing Financial Policies and Procedures
- Selecting a Financial Management System
- Tips and Strategies for Preparing an Effective Budget
- Be Transparent and Assume Accountability
- Allow for Autonomy
- Be Strategic
- Be Flexible
- Help! What Do I Do When My Budget Isn't Working?
- Step 1: Find Out What's Wrong
- Step 2: Reduce Your Expenses
- Step 3: Speed the Inflow of Revenue
- Step 4: Explore New Income Sources
- Keys to Successful Fundraising
- Chapter 5. Program Curriculum
- How Do You Decide the Best Curriculum Approach or Model for Your Program?
- Curriculum Approaches
- Packaged Curricula
- Play-Based Learning
- Emergent Curriculum
- Project-Based Learning
- Integrating Best Practices and Early Learning Standards
- Supporting Your Teachers in Implementing Curriculum
- When the Curriculum in Your Program Is Not Working
- How Do Teachers Document Their Implementation of the Curriculum?
- Ongoing Maintenance of a High-Quality Curriculum
- Chapter 6. Observation, Assessment, and Documentation
- Observation and Assessment
- Program Assessment
- How Am I Doing? Evaluating the Director
- Assessing What Children Are Learning
- What Is Documentation?
- Moving Toward a Culture of Documentation
- Practical Tips for Facilitating Documentation
- Chapter 7. Staffing
- Staffing Models and Scheduling
- Hiring Great Teachers
- Consider the Qualifications and Qualities You Need and Want
- Advertising for Applicants
- Interviewing Candidates
- Retaining Great Teachers
- Communicating with Staff
- Teacher Observation and Evaluation
- Supervising Teachers
- Staff Meetings
- Supporting Your Staff's Professional Development
- Goal Setting to Empower Teachers