Managing Quality in Young Children's Programs: The Leader's Role (Early Childhood Education Series (Teachers College Pr))

In this timely volume, leading authorities provide an up-to-date resource on the past, present, and future role of the administrator in early childhood programs and analyze current efforts to create professional credentialing. The contributors address the important issues of professionalism, career development, and leadership and link these to the critical practice and policy issues that directors face every day. Topics covered include: -- The current early childhood education industry -- The importance of child development knowledge in administrative practice -- Issues and barriers in the credentialing process