ECE240-Bishop-Fall2008

ECE 240: Child Care Administration

Spring 2009

Instructor:	Virginia Purcell
Phone: Email:	Home: 269-565-0269 email: purcellv@kellogg.edu
Office Hours: Online:	These will be arranged during class time. I will respond to student e-mail within two working days or sooner.
Course Prerequisites:	None
Textbook	Required: To be determined
Graduation Competencies	Each student will: Communicate ideas and opinions clearly and correctly for a variety of readers and purposes through writing and virtual communication Examine a written or spoken work, recognizing purpose, meaning and main ideas, locate additional information sources online and apply that information in research or problem-solving Work independently, in small groups and as part of a whole class applying the rules of online etiquette to interpersonal communication Demonstrate the ability to effectively use computers to achieve a personal or professional goal.
Online Course Features and Requirements	Number of tests: 0 of which 0 must be proctored. Required on campus sessions: 0 Special labs or practicum: 0 Number of assignments: 46 (including weekly participation activities - 3 per session) 4 main projects (one to culminate each unit) Estimated time per week: 6 hours - logging onto the course web site at least three times each week to check announcements, post contributions to each week's discussion board forum about the text and other topical points, post questions, read the postings of others, and engage in peer review collaborative activities, including chat groups. You must check the Blackboard site and your email at least three times a week. To be most successful, it is recommended that you check in to both at least every other day. Group interaction required: Group projects - including real time chats, Discussion Boards and file exchanges. Scheduled activities or self paced: scheduled activities Requirements: Students must have access to the following: Equipment: You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 56 Kbps or faster modem and 256 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system. Software: You will need one of the following Internet browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Firefox; Mac users may use Safari or Firefox. Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable connection to the Internet. Other requirements:
Course Site:	http://bb.kellogg.edu
Curriculum Statement:	This course will prepare you for understanding the role of a successful administrator of an early childhood center by studying child care licensing laws, early childhood ethics, accepted standards of practice, and measurements of quality including NAEYC Accreditation.
Description	Students will examine the child care administrator's role in directing successful early childhood centers. Topics may include personnel management, policy development, accreditation standards, ethical decision making, safety, childcare licensing law, communication skills, professionalism, sound health and nutrition practices and business practice.
Objectives	Explore the skills necessary to be a successful administrator of an early childhood center Read, interpret and adhere to child care licensing requirements for the state of Michigan Identify strategies to include families and the community in developing and supporting early childhood centers Develop a budget and plan for the financial success of an early childhood program Describe the process of selecting and retaining qualified staff Understand the importance of policy development, personnel management and staff development and write policies to support a quality early childhood program Appraise the NAEYC Code of Ethics and evaluate its impact on early childhood programming Understand the implications of different types of programs on state and federal requirements, and on policy development and implementation Determine and implement quality standards, best practices and a consistent program philosophy Work in a team to prepare and present a course project
Grading	Weekly Discussion Boards and chapter assignments 420 Budget 30 points Project 1 My Dream Center 100 points Project 2 Setting up a Center 150 points Project 3 Personnel and Orientation Packet 150 points Project 4 Family and Community Involvement Plan 150 points Total: 1000 points
Grading Scale	94 - 100% A 90 - 93% A- 87 - 89% B+ 84 - 86% B 80 - 83% B- 77 - 79% C+ 74 - 76% C 70 - 73% C- 67 - 69% D+ 64 - 66% D 60 - 63% D- Below 60% Fail Work may be resubmitted once for a higher grade. Students who choose to resubmit work, must do so within one week of receiving their initial grade.

Academic Policies It is the responsibility of the student to know the date by which he or she may obtain a refund of tuition and the date by which withdrawing from the course can result in a grade of W. The general formula is:
Refund of tuition - first one-tenth (1/10) of class days

Grade of W - Prior to seven-eights (7/8) of the duration of the class.

Specific dates are available from the Customer Service Center.

"I" Grades: Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by:  to be determined by instructor with student at time "I" is given.

Attendance Early childhood professionals must develop professional and personal skills that enable them to be successful in the workplace. Developing a strong work ethic begins with one having a good attitude about attendance. The College policy is that regular class attendance is considered an essential part of a student's educational experience and a requirement for an adequate evaluation of student academic progress.
To be successful in this class it is highly recommended that you check into Blackboard at least every day. Attendance requirements are that you must enter the Blackboard Site to read Announcements, participate in the Discussion Board, take part in group discussions in the Chat Room and in Discussion Board groups at least three times a week. There is an automatic tracking system in Blackboard so that the Instructor can check your attendance. It is recommended that you sign onto Blackboard at least every other day to check for new Announcements and postings and questions from the instructor and fellow students.

Absences will cause a loss of points as follows:

When a student does not attend the first class, I will complete a No Show Report. When a student misses two weeks of assignments or when absences reach a level when the overall completion of the course is jeopardized, I will complete an excessive absence report. The Student Services department will follow up with individual students.

Participation is determined by successful completion of each assignment and accurately following the directions given.

Late Assignments will lose points as follows: half a grade for 1 - 3 days late, one grade for 4 - 7 days late. No assignment will be accepted more than 7 days late, without an agreement between the instructor and student, and based on exceptional circumstances.

Cheating Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).

Disclaimers
Syllabus Disclaimers, Early Childhood Education Program, Updated: January 18, 2006
Kellogg Community College Academic Integrity Statement:

The Kellogg Community College policy on Academic Integrity is spelled out in the student handbook. If it is suspected that you are cheating, fabricating, facilitating academic dishonesty, or plagiarizing, there will be serious consequences. The incident will be documented and reported to the academic chair and/or program director for possible disciplinary actions up to and including course, program, or college expulsion.

Kellogg Community College Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 Statement:

Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Kellogg Community College Students with Disabilities Statement:

Kellogg Community College is dedicated to providing the reasonable accommodations needed to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for individuals with verified disabilities. Accommodations will be based upon the complete professional evaluation report provided by a physician or some other specialist authorized to make disability diagnoses. Contact the Section 504 compliance officer with specific questions, Holly Moore McKee, Director of Support Services at 269-965-2624.

Additional academic services are available to all students through Support Services and The Learning Place at 269-965-3931, ext. 2296 or Support Services at 269-965-2624. Please refer to your Student Handbook for further information.

Instructor Syllabus Rights Statement

Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Student E-mail

All Kellogg Community College students are provided with e-mail accounts through the college server. You will be responsible for checking your Kellogg Community College e-mail account regularly and should be prepared to use Kellogg Community College e-mail as part of student-college interaction. For E-mail account information, check the web at www.kellogg.edu/email/geninfo

Early Childhood Education Program Information

The KCC Early Childhood program develops and implements childcare courses designed to provide quality training to individuals. Each individual student participates in training for his or her own reasons. It is important that each student contact specific regulatory and professional recognition organizations to determine if this class meets the goals and standards set by these individual agencies. In order to expedite this matter, the following numbers may help you:

The Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition (CDA)

Bureau of Regulatory Services - Child Care Licensing Division

KCC students are requested to review these guidelines: Student Support Services: At Kellogg Community College, our mission is to serve adult students. Adult students are a diverse group with different learning styles and goals. Students are encouraged to explore the support available through student services, including tutoring and study skills assistance.
Individualized Student Planning: One of the most positive and successful facets of the early childhood program at KCC is individualization to help students succeed. It is important for every student to meet with Dawn Larsen to set goals and develop a plan. Meeting with a student advisor is not the same as meeting with an ECE representative.

Academic honesty is assumed. Please refer to the KCC Student Handbook for other policies that will be followed including the expectation of academic honesty from each student and staff member.

Computer Access at KCC It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.

Online Submitting Materials Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.

Academic Policies	It is the responsibility of the student to know the date by which he or she may obtain a refund of tuition and the date by which withdrawing from the course can result in a grade of W. The general formula is: Refund of tuition - first one-tenth (1/10) of class days Grade of W - Prior to seven-eights (7/8) of the duration of the class. Specific dates are available from the Customer Service Center.
"I" Grades:	Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by: to be determined by instructor with student at time "I" is given.
Attendance	Early childhood professionals must develop professional and personal skills that enable them to be successful in the workplace. Developing a strong work ethic begins with one having a good attitude about attendance. The College policy is that regular class attendance is considered an essential part of a student's educational experience and a requirement for an adequate evaluation of student academic progress. To be successful in this class it is highly recommended that you check into Blackboard at least every day. Attendance requirements are that you must enter the Blackboard Site to read Announcements, participate in the Discussion Board, take part in group discussions in the Chat Room and in Discussion Board groups at least three times a week. There is an automatic tracking system in Blackboard so that the Instructor can check your attendance. It is recommended that you sign onto Blackboard at least every other day to check for new Announcements and postings and questions from the instructor and fellow students. Absences will cause a loss of points as follows: When a student does not attend the first class, I will complete a No Show Report. When a student misses two weeks of assignments or when absences reach a level when the overall completion of the course is jeopardized, I will complete an excessive absence report. The Student Services department will follow up with individual students. Participation is determined by successful completion of each assignment and accurately following the directions given. Late Assignments will lose points as follows: half a grade for 1 - 3 days late, one grade for 4 - 7 days late. No assignment will be accepted more than 7 days late, without an agreement between the instructor and student, and based on exceptional circumstances.
Cheating	Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).
Disclaimers	Syllabus Disclaimers, Early Childhood Education Program, Updated: January 18, 2006 Kellogg Community College Academic Integrity Statement: The Kellogg Community College policy on Academic Integrity is spelled out in the student handbook. If it is suspected that you are cheating, fabricating, facilitating academic dishonesty, or plagiarizing, there will be serious consequences. The incident will be documented and reported to the academic chair and/or program director for possible disciplinary actions up to and including course, program, or college expulsion. Kellogg Community College Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 Statement: Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Kellogg Community College Students with Disabilities Statement: Kellogg Community College is dedicated to providing the reasonable accommodations needed to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for individuals with verified disabilities. Accommodations will be based upon the complete professional evaluation report provided by a physician or some other specialist authorized to make disability diagnoses. Contact the Section 504 compliance officer with specific questions, Holly Moore McKee, Director of Support Services at 269-965-2624. Additional academic services are available to all students through Support Services and The Learning Place at 269-965-3931, ext. 2296 or Support Services at 269-965-2624. Please refer to your Student Handbook for further information. Instructor Syllabus Rights Statement Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation. Student E-mail All Kellogg Community College students are provided with e-mail accounts through the college server. You will be responsible for checking your Kellogg Community College e-mail account regularly and should be prepared to use Kellogg Community College e-mail as part of student-college interaction. For E-mail account information, check the web at www.kellogg.edu/email/geninfo Early Childhood Education Program Information The KCC Early Childhood program develops and implements childcare courses designed to provide quality training to individuals. Each individual student participates in training for his or her own reasons. It is important that each student contact specific regulatory and professional recognition organizations to determine if this class meets the goals and standards set by these individual agencies. In order to expedite this matter, the following numbers may help you: The Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition (CDA) Bureau of Regulatory Services - Child Care Licensing Division
KCC students are requested to review these guidelines:	Student Support Services: At Kellogg Community College, our mission is to serve adult students. Adult students are a diverse group with different learning styles and goals. Students are encouraged to explore the support available through student services, including tutoring and study skills assistance. Individualized Student Planning: One of the most positive and successful facets of the early childhood program at KCC is individualization to help students succeed. It is important for every student to meet with Dawn Larsen to set goals and develop a plan. Meeting with a student advisor is not the same as meeting with an ECE representative. Academic honesty is assumed. Please refer to the KCC Student Handbook for other policies that will be followed including the expectation of academic honesty from each student and staff member.
Computer Access at KCC	It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.
Online Submitting Materials	Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.