AELL 2018: Assessment: So now that I'm a director, what do I do?

The information in these slides was shared by Pat Carter, Source for Learning Early Childhood Education Team Member, during the Associaion for Early Learning Leaders' Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida on April 26, 2018. Using self-assessment data, early childhood program administrators can develop a blueprint for program quality improvement. During this session, participants explore aspects of managing an early childhood program including: self-management, staff management, communication, financial management, educational programming, and more.

1. Assessment : So now that I'm a director, what do I do?” Pat Carter ECE Consultant The Source for Learning Texas Trainer Registry - Master Trainer The Source for Learning – ECE Initiatives

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3. Assessment Why do we assess? What do we assess? Who do we assess? WHY? WHAT? WHO? The Source for Learning – ECE Initiatives

4. Assessment is the process of gathering information or data to help answer questions and make good decisions . It is an integral part of management. What is Assessment? The Source for Learning – ECE Initiatives

5. Day to Day Management Determine personal philosophy Long range planning Set goals, professional and personal Why We Assess? The Source for Learning – ECE Initiatives

6. What and Who Do We Assess Educational Knowledge & Skills Organizational Skills Staff Management Technology Educational Programming Safety and Compliance Communication & Managing Relationships Parents and Family Support Financial Management Professional Contributions Personal Management The Source for Learning – ECE Initiatives

7. Organizational Skills What is the legal standing and status of your program? What is the mission of your program based on? Do you have a Program Advisory Committee? What are your short- term problem-solving techniques ? What is the long-term plan for your program? Do you understand and promote an educational accreditation system? The Source for Learning – ECE Initiatives

8. Qualities of an Effective Team Player Demonstrates reliability Communicates constructively Listens actively Functions as an active participant Shares openly and willingly Cooperates and pitches in to help Exhibits flexibility *Managing Teams For Dummies by Marty Brounstein

9. Regulatory Agencies Department of Family and Protective Services Department of Agriculture USDA (if participating in food program) County Health Department Workforce Commission

10. “I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant!” Quote from a U.S. government official

11. How do we spend our communications time? We spend approximately 70% of our time communicating with others. Of this communications time, we spend: 16% Reading 9% Writing 30% Talking 45% Listening

12. Do you gather information before making decisions? Do you use effective interpersonal skills? Do you speak with confidence and persuasiveness? Do you use effective teaching techniques? Do you write effectively? Do you maintain confidentiality and a high ethical standard? Communication The Source for Learning – ECE Initiatives

13. Parent and Family Support Parent Assessments Parent Communication Parent Engagement Parent Resources

14. Financial Management Checklist Maintain accurate and complete financial records Establish a budget and analyze costs Develop and use a fee policies to meet needs of the program Assess compensation plan Prepare annual financial report Develop annual budget Keep up with tax laws

15. Professional Contributions Training Professional Organizations Attend conferences and present at them Mentor Continue to learn and grow Understand the legislative process The Source for Learning – ECE Initiatives

16. Set Your Goals Personal Professional Make your plan

17. Resources Texas Rising Star Child Care Provider Certification Guidelines Texas Workforce Commission The North Carolina Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development Managing Teams for Dummies by Marty Brownstein The Enormous Potato by Aubrey Davis Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs: NAEYC www.naeyc.org The Source for Learning – ECE Initiatives

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