About the Early Childhood Education Administration Program
This program is designed to equip current and aspiring early childhood administrators with the tools and knowledge to lead with confidence and purpose. This comprehensive program integrates educational theory, administrative best practices, and child development principles to prepare participants to lead high-quality early learning environments.
Coursework emphasizes leadership, collaboration, mentorship, and effective team-building strategies—fostering staff support and a culture of trust, mutual respect, and shared commitment to excellence in early childhood education. Aligned with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards, the program provides a strong framework to enhance leadership practices, improve staffing systems, and strengthen operational effectiveness.
Target Audience
- Educators preparing for Site Supervisor or Director roles in early childhood programs
- Elementary school principals interested in expanding their early childhood education knowledge to drive effective programming and foster strong, supported teaching teams.
- Professionals seeking to establish a child care center or advance their career into program leadership
- Those prepared to shape the future of early childhood education through dynamic, visionary leadership
What You Will Learn
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Develop effective leadership practices and management skills that promote an equitable, collaborative, and culturally responsive work environment.
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Apply standards to guide leadership strategies, staffing systems, and program evaluation.
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Learn quality coaching and mentorship strategies that support reflective, inclusive staff development.
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Strengthen operational and financial management skills, including budgeting and aligning resources with strategic program goals.
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Create and maintain safe, developmentally appropriate learning environments while guiding curriculum planning to support student growth and learning.
Leadership in Early Childhood Education Programs
- Units
- 4.50
- Cost
- $500.00
Leading Teams: Hiring, Leading, and Supporting ECE Educators
- Units
- 4.50
- Cost
- $500.00
Principles of Play-Based Learning
- Units
- 6.00
- Cost
- TBD
Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs
- Units
- 4.50
- Cost
- TBD
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Advisory Board
Alison Black, Ed.D
Bailey Choi-Vanos, Ed.D
Jennifer Hardy, M.Ed
Ruth Ray, M.S.
Belinda Rico
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