CCEI Online Director s Certificate V1.3 Syllabus

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1 CCEI Online Director s Certificate V1.3 Syllabus The CCEI Online Director s Certificate V1.3 is designed to provide professional recognition for early childhood professionals 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 benefit from courses that that provide insight into the practical application of the daily responsibilities of a child care director. The Director s Certificate V1.3 is broken into nine 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 Online Director s Certificate V1.3 Program include: 480 hours of work experience within the last 5 years in a licensed child care setting 18 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 Director s Certificate V1.3 Program is designed to provide 45 hours of professional development for students in management positions in child care centers. Enrollment Requirements in the CCEI Online Director s Certificate V1.3 Program may differ from the requirements for various credentials offered by state licensing agencies and other organizations. Textbook Requirement for the Online Director s Certificate V1.3 Program: Title: Administration of Programs for Young Children, Sixth Edition Author: Phyllis Click ISBN: X 8/16/2007 \\ccei\new Product Development\FAME\FAME Courses\Syllabi\Online Directors Certificate V1.3 Syllabus.doc 1 of 9

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: CCEI015 CCEI013 Overview to the CCEI Online 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 Read Chapter 4 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages Answer Review Questions at the end of the chapter and CCEI900 CCEI110A 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 CCEI1008A CCEI1008B Nutrition I Nutrition II \\ccei\new Product Development\FAME\FAME Courses\Syllabi\Online Directors Certificate V1.3 Syllabus.doc 8/16/2007Page 2 of 9

3 CCEI1002 CCEI1002P1 CCEI110B CCEI110BP1 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 CCEI1003 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 CCEI1004A Infectious Disease Control Professional Resource Binder \\ccei\new Product Development\FAME\FAME Courses\Syllabi\Online Directors Certificate V1.3 Syllabus.doc 8/16/2007Page 3 of 9

4 CCEI1004B CCEI086W Recognizing Infectious Diseases in the Early Childhood Setting Competency Statement One Communication / Interpersonal Skills Read Chapter 1 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages 2-35 CCEI1007 CCEI1007P1 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 CCEI955 CCEI960 Effective Methods for Evaluating Staff Staff Communication: Building Partners in Education \\ccei\new Product Development\FAME\FAME Courses\Syllabi\Online Directors Certificate V1.3 Syllabus.doc 8/16/2007Page 4 of 9

5 Parent Education Read Chapter 14 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages CCEI950 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 Read Chapter 3 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages CCEI087W CCEI1011 Competency Statement Two Making Time! Time Management for Center Administrators Read Chapter 13 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages \\ccei\new Product Development\FAME\FAME Courses\Syllabi\Online Directors Certificate V1.3 Syllabus.doc 8/16/2007Page 5 of 9

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 Read Chapter 8 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages CCEI951 Leadership and Mentoring: Growing Your Staff CCEI954 An Environment Built For A TEAM \\ccei\new Product Development\FAME\FAME Courses\Syllabi\Online Directors Certificate V1.3 Syllabus.doc 8/16/2007Page 6 of 9

7 CCEI1014 CCEI963 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 Read Chapter 9 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages CCEI958P1 Community Resources and Services for Directors Practical Application Course CCEI964P1 Who Do I Call: Agencies and Departments That Can Help -- Practical Application Course Finances and Fiscal Management Read Chapter 2 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages Read Chapter 10 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages CCEI956 Budgeting Basics for Directors: Part I \\ccei\new Product Development\FAME\FAME Courses\Syllabi\Online Directors Certificate V1.3 Syllabus.doc 8/16/2007Page 7 of 9

8 Assignment - Prior to beginning course, print the course handout. CCEI957 CCEI957P1 Budgeting Basics for Directors: Part II Budgeting Basics for Directors: Practical Application Course CCEI965-CR-DC Staff Retention and Motivation Assignment - Prior to beginning course, print the course handout. CCEI089W Competency Statement Four Child Development / Developmentally Appropriate Practice Read Chapter 5 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages CCEI1001 CCEI1015 Curriculums: Do We Really Need One? Brain Development and Learning: What Every Early Care and Education Professional Should Know \\ccei\new Product Development\FAME\FAME Courses\Syllabi\Online Directors Certificate V1.3 Syllabus.doc 8/16/2007Page 8 of 9

9 CCEI1010 CCEI1006 CCEI1013 CCEI1005P1 Planning an Early Childhood Environment That Promotes Creativity The Developmentally Appropriate Classroom Foundations in Learning - Hands On Learning: John Dewey s Approach Positive Child Guidance: Practical Application Course Read Chapter 6 in Administration of Programs for Young Children Textbook, Pages CCEI967 Sensory Learning for All Ages Anti-Bias Program Development CCEI1009 CCEI968 Creating A Multi-Cultural Environment Inclusion: Children and Disabilities \\ccei\new Product Development\FAME\FAME Courses\Syllabi\Online Directors Certificate V1.3 Syllabus.doc 8/16/2007Page 9 of 9