ECED 212 Staff/Program Management

5 credits

Students develop a staff operations manual and personnel policies manual. The course includes the study of the procedures for staff development, in-service training, progressive discipline, and staff evaluations.

Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or equivalent placement score for ENGL 093 or higher) and ABED 040 (or equivalent placement score for MATH 087 or higher)

Corequisites: ECED 215.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify materials necessary for staff success
Write program guidelines
Develop a staff operations and personnel policy manual
Identify methods that are effective in gathering input from staff
Develop written policy on sharing concerns with staff
Develop a progressive discipline policy
Create effective job descriptions
Develop interview questions with “look-fors” that are industry specific
Develop a 12 month staff development plan that promotes personal and professional development
Identify staff supervision techniques that promote and consider staff development, diversity, culture, experience, and learning styles
Identify effective techniques for negotiating and resolving conflict
Work as a cooperative member of a professional team

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50