ECD 109 - Administration & Supervision

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of the role and responsibilities of an early childhood administrator. Special focus is on program monetary matters, space management, curriculum, health and food services, and relations among the public, staff, and parents.

Prerequisite(s): Take ECD 101.

Course Topics:

The Working Director
Assessing Community Need and Establishing a Program
Licensing and Certification
Handling Financial Matters
Developing a Center Facility
Equipping the Canter
Staffing the Center
Supporting Quality Curriculum
Working with Families, Volunteers, and the Community
Evaluating Center Components
Maketing the Program

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Computer with Internet access to take quizzes online (if not taking them on campus)

Grading System:
A grade of C is required for all course work.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Develop personal and professional goals. (NAEYC 6a, 6d)
Discuss the child care law and current regulations and state licensing standards. (NAEYC 2b)
Discuss various child care programs and how they differ in philosophy and goals. (NAEYC 6d)
Develop supervision techniques and personnel policies. (NAEYC 3c, 6b)
Identify and describe the early childhood facility and equipment that meet the needs of children, staff members and families. (NAEYC 1a-c, 2a, 4a)
Design effective and appropriate marketing materials. (NAEYC 6a, 6d)

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021