5 Provides an overview of the demographic and theoretical context within which child development programs operate, and a look at the core competencies that make them work

KEY TOPICS:

Managing children's centers in the 21^st Century; leadership skills; types of child development programs; applying theories in managing a child development/early childhood education program; core competencies: reflective management, organizational management, fiscal management, personnel management, human relations, facilities management, managing health and safety issues, managing food service, educational programming, family support, marketing and public relations, assessment and evaluation, leadership and advocacy; NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment

MARKET: For Early Childhood Education Administrators