Handbook for early childhood administrators : directing with a mission

Book

Handbook for early childhood administrators : directing with a mission / Hilde Reno ; with Janet Stutzman and Judy Zimmerman.

Reno, Hilde. (Author). Stutzman, Janet. (Added Author). Zimmerman, Judy. (Added Author).

Summary:

"From Mailman Segal Institute, at Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Hilde Reno invites future and current early childhood administrators and early education center directors to examine and assess the many duties and responsibilities inherent in successfully managing staff, budgets, and a quality program that conforms to all legal and regulatory requirements. In Handbook for Early Childhood Administrators: Directing with a Mission, Reno walks readers through each management task that is essential to directing with a mission and offers a wealth of helpful strategies and resources, including forms, documents, recommended readings and websites, and reflective prompts to help all administrators and directors flourish in their positions."--book jacket.

Record details

ISBN: 9780205469802
ISBN: 0205469809
Physical Description: xv, 288 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Boston : Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, ©2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: Organizational vision and mission -- Organizational structure -- Program policies and procedures -- Job descriptions -- Staffing -- Orientation, evaluation, and staff development -- Developing management systems -- Ethical behavior and code of ethics -- Working with boards -- Law and child care -- Financial operations -- Marketing and publicity -- Supporting families: parent handbook -- Program practices to support families -- Program evaluation.