Management of Child Development Centers, Loose-Leaf Version

Note: This is the loose-leaf version of "Management of Child Development Centers "and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with the loose-leaf version, use ISBN 013379685X. Based on the premise that high-quality programs for young children are an essential support for families--a part of the family ecosystem--this resource demonstrates how managers of programs for young children must understand the value of family, as well as the relationships between family, program, and community. Part I of "Management of Child Development Programs" provides an overview of the demographic and theoretical context within which child development programs operate. Part II focuses on 12 core competencies, derived from a review of currently literature in the field and aligned with NAEYC accreditation criteria, including: personal and professional self-awareness; organizational, fiscal, and personnel management; human relations; facilities management; health and safety; food service; educational programming; family support; marketing and public relations; assessment and evaluation. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video and internet resources. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText*
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Based on the premise that high-quality programs for young children are an essential support for families--a part of the family ecosystem--this easy-to-read resource demonstrates how managers of programs for young children must understand the value of family, as well as the relationships between family, program, and community. Part I provides an overview of the demographic and theoretical context within which child development programs operate. Part II focuses on 12 core competencies, derived from a review of currently literature in the field and aligned with NAEYC accreditation criteria, including: personal and professional self-awareness; organizational, fiscal, and personnel management; human relations; facilities management; health and safety; food service; educational programming; family support; marketing and public relations; assessment and evaluation. Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eText
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