45 Hours Director-Administration ONLINE - online

1. Explain the importance of using contracts and employee training & screening procedures.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the OCC feeding regulations and monitoring requirements.
3. Identify resources addressing health, safety and nutrition topics (CPR, 911, CDC, WIC, Poison Control)
4. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate child abuse reporting process
5. Identify strategies for effective communication with families.
6. Give examples of ways to apply and model ethical behavior and professional integrity with all children and youth.
7. Give examples of ways to apply and model ethical behavior and professional integrity with community members and organizations.
8. Give examples of ways to apply and model ethical behavior and professional integrity with families.
9. Define differentiated instruction in early childhood education and describe how it may look in the classroom.
10. Identify materials and equipment for childcare programs that meet the needs of specific age groups in both shared or permanent space and align with the programs curriculum
11. Identify strategies to promote cultural diversity and acceptance in the child care environment.
12. Identify staff evaluation tools and evaluation timelines that will assist with staff supervision and monitoring performance
13. Define what is an emergency and the legal requirements for emergency preparedness for child care professionals.
14. Identify appropriate supervision practices for children during transportation and field trips.
15. Demonstrates understanding of the importance of room arrangement/environment.
16. Demonstrates understanding of community organizations that support early childhood programs.
17. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the content requirements for staff orientation.
18. Demonstrate how environment and equipment modifications support individual needs for school-age children.
19. Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an administrator in a child care program.
20. Identify professional development providers.
21. Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of accreditation and credentialing in Maryland.
22. Identify community organizations for enrichment activities.
23. Demonstrate an understanding of staff scheduling and student enrollment aligned with Child Care Regulations.
24. Identify the challenges of developing an appropriate school-age environment.
25. Identify materials and equipment for center childcare programs that meet the needs of specific age groups in both shared or permanent space and align with the programs curriculum
26. Explain when to report child abuse
27. Demonstrate an understanding of how to create a natural outdoor classroom that supports child development in all areas.
28. Define culture and cultural competency
29. Recognize the importance of a positive and respectful attitude in working with all children and their families.
30. Define Developmentally Appropriate Practice
31. List which professions are mandated reporters.
32. Describe the importance of learning centers in the early childhood education environment.
33. Describe the primary learning centers and their components.
34. Identify resources for referral and specialized services.
35. Demonstrate understanding of how to assess and meet the needs of children with special needs.
36. Demonstrate understanding of the components of a curriculum.
37. Demonstrate an understanding of potential violations of confidentiality and take steps to reduce the risk of occurrence.
38. Identify procedures that will promote a safe environment (indoor and outdoor).
39. Identify curriculums specific to children birth through age three
40. Demonstrate understanding of the steps and procedures for reporting accidents
41. Demonstrate how to develop policies and procedures that promote good hygiene
42. Define the meaning of professionalism in child care.
43. Give examples of ways to apply and model ethical behavior and professional integrity with staff and administrators.
44. Identify strategies to make connections and interact substantively with those who are different from oneself
45. Identify strategies to listen while withholding judgement about the new or unfamiliar
46. Identify effective strategies for interviewing potential new staff.
47. Identify the signs of child abuse and neglect.
48. Identify strategies in promoting sound health and safety principles for in child care.
49. Identify assessment tools.
50. Identify appropriate practices for children.
51. Identify State recommended curriculum.
52. Identify adaptations to materials and equipment for children with diagnosed special needs or delay
53. Identify the regulations that monitor the staff role in the development and effectiveness of an environment.
54. Identify types of supervision.
55. Demonstrate an understanding of how to be open to new perspectives and diverse others.
56. Identify the key elements of an effective staff mentor program.
57. Demonstrate understanding of the content and implications of OCC environment regulations and supervision requirements
58. Identify necessary information and format for a business plan
59. Demonstrate an understanding of the overall cost of child care
60. Identify and understand the requirements of various programs in the State of Maryland.
61. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical conduct: Statement of Commitment & Preamble
62. Demonstrate an understanding of the necessary content of employee and parent contracts
63. Demonstrate an understanding of how appropriate material and equipment promotes play.
64. Describe how materials, equipment, environment, and staff meet the individual needs for children
65. Distinguish appropriate indoor safety concerns
66. Distinguish appropriate outdoor safety concerns
67. Demonstrate an understanding of diverse perspectives, and navigate the ambiguity and complexity that comes with that.
68. Demonstrate communication skills that enable intercultural communication, including effective listening skills
69. List the steps to complete a report on abuse and neglect.
70. Identify the importance of professional development for child care professionals and strategies to make meaningful choices.
71. Identify resources that provide information/referral assistance.
72. Demonstrate an understanding of transitions within a child care program.
73. Explain the impact of stress on health and environment.
74. Demonstrate understanding of using assessment and observation for short and long term goal development for special needs
75. Identify communication issues that are common in the early care and education environment
76. Demonstrate understanding of effective listening skills in childcare.
77. Recognize current tuition trends
78. Demonstrate appropriate/effective responses as they relate to a variety of typical child care scenarios.
79. Identify budget line items and basic budget development strategies
80. Demonstrate an understanding of the information that should be communicated regularly with staff, parents, and the community

Criteria to earn CEUs:

Certificates are awarded when the following criteria have been met by the learner:

1. Class has been paid in full
2. All material has been reviewed
3. All review questions and final test have been completed with a passing score of 80% or higher.

Learning Assessment Method:

Learners will be assessed through questions after every section is completed. Learners will not be allowed to proceed to the next section of the training until all questions have been answered correctly. Learners will be presented with a final test composed of true/false and multiple choice questions. Upon successful completion of the training, learners will receive their certificate by email.

Learning Methodology:

Online material will be presented in the form of slides, accompanied with speech. Videos will be used to demonstrate ideas and concepts. Charts and tables will be used for illustration.

Logistics/Required Technology:

A stable internet connection is required for the completion of this course. Users are highly encouraged to take their online course on Google Chrome on either a laptop or desktop computer. Speakers and/or headphones are also required to hear speech.

Payment Policy:

Payments need to be made in full. No refunds will be issued after starting the class.

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No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.