Supervision and Administration of Early Childhood Centers: Part II

This course offers an overview of the leadership, supervision and professional development of staff; and how to guide the center and the staff toward a high-quality, developmentally appropriate philosophy and implementation of a program. Instruction covers how to lead people and serve as a curriculum leader; alignment of environment and practices with center mission and value statements; community building; hiring and retention; staff support, guidance and professional development; and supporting quality curriculum through leadership and reflective evaluation. Students learn to develop relationships with families that are culturally sensitive and reciprocal and to communicate with and engage families in the center. Emphasis is given to observation and analysis skills, leadership and mentoring skills, and measuring leadership and management for optimal functioning of the center and staff. The course applies toward California Title 22 and Title 5 regulation compliance and child development permits.