This instructional book is a great reference for professionals operating early childhood education programs and for students seeking a complete review of the myriad skills needed to run a successful program. Taking into consideration new trends, the material addresses such important program issues as setting goals, developing objectives, setting up the environment and planning learning activities. Critical to any program are the recruitment, hiring, training and retention of quality staff. The material in this guide makes those tasks easier and less time consuming. Budget development, safe building maintenance, food service operations and day-to-day issues and tasks all are covered thoroughly and practically. The reader also will value a very relevant discussion of computer-assisted tasks, current concern over ethical conduct and the presentation of a credential developed for program directors.

ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN is a tried and true guide for early childhood education students who want to be directors, as well as a comprehensive resource for those who are already directors. The text emphasizes the role of leaders/managers and their function in relation to new staff, while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents, and other staff. Coverage includes a wide variety of information about relevant program elements as well as methods and principles related to supervising student teachers, assistant teachers, teachers, parents, and volunteers. Real-life scenarios equip working directors with problem- solving techniques; readers also learn best practices in child care program management. Highlights include a fresh new design, a new chapter diversity, up-to-date technology information, and new TeachSource Videos integrated into each chapter.

CARING FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, 6th Edition, presents the most pertinent information needed by those involved in after-school programs. Current research has established the importance of quality after-school programs due to their tremendous impact on children's academic achievement, overall happiness, and self-esteem. To address this reality, the new edition presents the latest research and information on school-age child care, and offers numerous practical applications and activities that can be put to use immediately in a child care setting.