This course is designed to guide Early Childhood professionals in establishing or reinforcing existing programs for young children, to give a working knowledge of the concepts, ideas and methods necessary to administer these programs, including Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care regulations, budgets, and other financial issues, legal issues, family communication, and staff issues (hiring, firing, supervision, turnover, training). Meets EEC requirements for Director I.
ECE201: Preschool Curriculum Planning or ECE202: Advanced Curriculum Development: Creative Experiences for Early Childhood Education or ECE221: Classroom Management: Skills and Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers or ECE230: Practicum in Early Childhood Education Preschool or ECE291: Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Education
Students should contact the Early Childhood Education Coordinator prior to registering for this course.