CCEI Online Texas Director s Certificate Program Syllabus

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1 CCEI Online Texas Director s Certificate Program Syllabus The CCEI Online Texas Director s Certificate is designed to provide professional recognition for early childhood professionals in Texas seeking to further their skills and knowledge in the management of a child care center. Comprehensive online courses, eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU), available anytime, are designed to address the practical skills required to manage the day-to-day operation of a child care center. New directors, seasoned professionals, and those aspiring to become a management team member will benefit from courses that provide insight into the practical application of the daily responsibilities of a child care director. The program is broken into ten instruction modules including: Child Care Rules and Regulations, Communication/Interpersonal Skills, Parent Education, Program and Business Management/Legal Knowledge, Professional Development, Accessing Services and Community Resources, Finances and Fiscal Management, Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, and Anti-Bias Program Development. These courses are designed to address the core areas of competency required to manage a child care center. Enrollment Requirements for the Texas Director s Certificate Program include: 2 years of work experience within the last 5 years in a licensed child care setting 21 years of age or older Hold a high school diploma or equivalent, GED Sign a statement of ethical conduct Documented proof of a current certified CPR and First Aid Certificate Letter of recommendation from an Early Childhood Professional regarding competence with young children Have immediate access to a computer with word processing software, internet access, printer, and personal account *It is the responsibility of the student to ensure this program meets with state and national licensing requirements. The CCEI Online Texas Director s Certificate Program is designed to provide 60 hours of professional development for students in management positions in child care centers. Enrollment Requirements in the CCEI Online Texas Director s Certificate Program may differ from the requirements for various credentials offered by state licensing agencies and other organizations. Textbook Requirement for the Online Texas Director s Certificate Program: Title: Administration of Programs for Young Children, Seventh Edition, 2008 Author: Phyllis Click ISBN: of 10

2 *This syllabus is designed to meet the minimum weekly requirements for students to comply with the established Academic Policy requirements. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace and complete additional courses each week. Please refer to the Student Handbook for specific Academic Policy requirements. Orientation to Online Study: CCEI016 CCEI013 Overview to the CCEI Online Texas Director s Certificate Program Create Professional Resource Binder Assignment - Purchase a 3 inch, 3-Ring Binder. Use this binder to store your responses and assignments as a professional resource file for future reference. Prior to beginning each course, print the course handout. Complete the course handout for each online course and place in the The Professional Resource File is not required to be turned into CCEI; it is a resource for each student s future reference. Rules and Regulations CCEI2421TX CCEI900 CCEI110A CCEI073R CCEI1008A Texas Regulations, Minimum Standards, and Licensing Requirements Safety in the Infant/Toddler Classroom Indoor Safety in the Early Childhood Setting Read Chapter 12 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages Answer Review Questions at the end of the chapter and place in the Professional Resource Binder Nutrition I CCEI1008B Nutrition II Page 2 of 10

3 CCEI1002 CCEI1002P1 CCEI110B CCEI110BP1 CCEI074R CCEI1003 CCEI075R CCEI1004A Transportation and Field Trip Safety Transportation and Field Trip Safety: Practical Application Course Outdoor Safety in the Early Childhood Setting Outdoor Safety in the Early Childhood Setting: Practical Application Course Read Chapter 15 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages Answer Review Questions at the end of the chapter and place in the Professional Resource Binder Child Abuse: Signs of Abuse and Reporting Requirements for the Early Childhood Professional Read Chapter 11 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages Answer Review Questions at the end of the chapter and place in the Professional Resource Binder Infectious Disease Control Page 3 of 10

4 CCEI1004B CCEI086W Recognizing Infectious Diseases in the Early Childhood Setting Competency Statement One Communication / Interpersonal Skills CCEI76R CCEI1007 CCEI1007P1 CCEI077R CCEI955 CCEI960 Read Chapter 1 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages 2-35 place in the Parent Communication: Building Partners in the Education Process Parent Communication: Practical Application Course Read Chapter 7 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages place in the Effective Methods for Evaluating Staff Staff Communication: Building Partners in Education Page 4 of 10

5 Parent Education CCEI078R CCEI950 Read Chapter 14 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages place in the Children and Divorce CCEI961 Parenting Children Ages 1-4 CCEI1012 Tune In or Tune Out: The Effects of Television and Media on Young Children Program and Business Management / Legal Knowledge CCEI079R CCEI087W CCEI1011 CCEI0150R Read Chapter 3 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages place in the Competency Statement Two Making Time! Time Management for Center Administrators Read Chapter 13 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages place in the Page 5 of 10

6 CCEI 959 CCEI952 CCEI953 CCEI953P1 CCEI962 CCEI088W Legal Issues for Directors Managing a Center: What It s All About: Part I Managing a Center: What It s All About: Part II Managing a Center: Practical Application Course Successful Staffing Competency Statement Three Professional Development CCEI151R CCEI951 Read Chapter 8 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages place in the Leadership and Mentoring: Growing Your Staff Page 6 of 10

7 CCEI954 CCEI1014 CCEI963 An Environment Built For A TEAM The Director / Teacher Portfolio: Fostering and Documenting Professional Development Advocacy for the Center, Parents, Children and Staff Assignment - Prior to beginning course, print the course handout. Complete the course handout for the course and place in a binder. Accessing services and Community Resources CCEI152R CCEI958P1 CCEI964P1 Read Chapter 9 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages place in the Community Resources and Services for Directors Practical Application Course Who Do I Call: Agencies and Departments That Can Help A Practical Application Course Finances and Fiscal Management CCEI154R CCEI956 Read Chapter 10 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages place in the Professional Resource Binder Budgeting Basics for Directors: Part I Page 7 of 10

8 CCEI957 CCEI957P1 CCEI089W Budgeting Basics for Directors: Part II Budgeting Basics for Directors: Practical Application Course Competency Statement Four Child Development CCEI072R CCEI854 CCEI855 CCEI861 Read Chapter 4 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages Answer Review Questions at the end of the chapter and place in the Developmental Delights: Birth to Six Months Developmental Delights: Six to Twelve Months Professional Resource Binder Developmental Delights: Twelve to Eighteen Months CCEI155R Read Chapter 5 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages Page 8 of 10

9 place in the CCEI857 CCEI881 CCEI156R CCEI882 Developmental Delights: Two Year Olds Developmental Delights: Three Year Olds Read Chapter 6 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages place in the Developmental Delights: Four and Five Year Olds Developmentally Appropriate Practice CCEI153R CCEI1001 CCEI1015 CCEI1010 Read Chapter 2 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages place in the Curriculums: Do We Really Need One? Brain Development and Learning: What Every Early Care and Education Professional Should Know Planning an Early Childhood Environment That Promotes Creativity Page 9 of 10

10 CCEI1006 CCEI1013 CCEI1005P1 CCEI967 The Developmentally Appropriate Classroom Foundations in Learning - Hands On Learning: John Dewey s Approach Positive Child Guidance: Practical Application Course Sensory Learning for All Ages Anti-Bias Program Development CCEI1009 CCEI968 Creating A Multi-Cultural Environment Inclusion: Children and Disabilities Page 10 of 10