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Leadership in Early Childhood Education Programs

EDUC-42642

This introductory course is designed to help early childhood leaders develop the foundation necessary to lead with confidence, clarity, and compassion. Participants will explore their personal leadership identity, deepen their emotional intelligence, and practice ethical decision-making in real-world early learning contexts. With a focus on reflective leadership, professionalism, and strategic thinking, this course equips leaders to align their everyday actions with their long-term vision. Participants will also examine how organizational culture, climate, and change influence their ability to build and sustain high-quality programs.

Course Information

Online
4.50 units
$500.00

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This course applies to these programs

Early Childhood Education Administration

Course sessions

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Section ID:

196559

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 3/31/2026

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: Yeni Portillo-Lemus, Ed.D.

Yeni Portillo-Lemus, Ed.D.

Infant, preschool and school-age teacher, early education program director, social worker and college instructor

Yeni Portillo-Lemus brings over 20 years of extensive experience in early childhood education as a former ECE teacher, program director, and social worker. With a comprehensive background spanning classroom instruction, program administration, and family support services, she has dedicated her career to supporting young children's development and strengthening family systems. As a college instructor, she is passionate about preparing the next generation of early childhood professionals with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Her interdisciplinary approach combines educational best practices with social work principles, emphasizing the importance of holistic child development and family-centered care in early learning environments.

Yeni holds the following credentials:
  • BA-Sociology from California State University, Dominguez Hills
  • MA-Child Development from California State University, Los Angeles
  • EdD-Education from the University of New England
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