ECE Program AdministrationCertificate of Recognition Background Information Early Childhood Program Administrators work with staff, families, and community, and must provide the leadership and supervision necessary to promote a quality early learning and care program in a variety of settings for children from birth through the age of 12. Directors, Assistant Directors, and Program Supervisors provide the leadership to ensure that programs are relationship-focused, developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive. Program Administrators may hire, orient, train, and supervise staff, provide performance reviews, plan curriculum, and manage all program business aspects. Program Administrators need to stay current with issues and trends in the field of early childhood education, and be knowledgeable about community resources. Program Administrators must have an understanding of appropriate and related standards including the Washington State Skill Standards for Early Childhood and School-Age Care Professions. (Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2000) Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion. Program Outcomes Based on Washington State Skill Standards for Early Childhood and School-Age Care Professions. 1. Recognize appropriate health, safety, and nutrition practices in programs serving ages 0-11. 2. Foster and mentor teachers to identify and meet individual child needs. 3. Supervise and implement age appropriate curriculum through childcare routines and activities. 4. Demonstrate family support and relationship-building skills with families. 5. Foster and nurture staff growth and professionalism through goal setting activities and performance evaluations. 6. Recognize and honor the culture and needs of families, children, and staff, in all aspects of an Early Childhood Program. 7. Create and maintain a professional team environment. 8. Maintain current knowledge of the field of Early Childhood Education. 9. Participate in community and professional networking. ADVISOR OFFICE PHONE Dilling, Gayle Health Occupations 138 360-475-7289 REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS ECE 150 The Exceptional Child _______________________ 3 ECE 170 Intro to Early Childhood Education___________ 3 ECE 171 Observation and Assessment___________________ 2 ECE 185 Guidance and Leadership______________________ 3 ECE 188 Child Abuse and Neglect______________________ 2 ECE 191 ECE Program Administration___________________ 3 ECE 210 Family School and Community Relations________ 3 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ____________________________ 19 * See course description for prerequisite. Source: 2007-2008 Olympic College Catalog |