Equip directors, administrators and leaders in early childhood education with the business knowledge and interpersonal skills for success with Adams/Kronberg/Donley/Lynch's DEVELOPING AND ADMINISTERING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM, 10E. This comprehensive edition highlights the director's role in leading both people and programs. Administrators learn the keys to selecting and implementing a high-quality curriculum. Updates present the latest changes in the field, including NAEYC’s 2020 statement on Developmentally Appropriate Practice and new position statement, Advancing Equity. Revised chapters integrate NAEYC's Power to the Profession Unifying Framework and a new chapter covers leadership during change and crisis. Practical insights guide readers through all aspects of directing a program -- from budgeting, facility and equipment to selecting, training and supervising staff; working with children and parents; and handling accrediting, licensing, evaluations and improvements.
