Target Audience: Early Childhood Program Directors and Entrepreneurs
This hands-on, 3-credit undergraduate course is designed for early childhood professionals interested in child care administration, as well as current and seasoned administrators seeking additional program management training. It will be delivered through four day-long sessions plus online work participants will complete between sessions. Each in-person meeting is designed to help early childhood entrepreneurs/directors develop skills, knowledge, resources and tools for effective legal and financial program management and will be taught by experts in specific areas of program administration and experienced early childhood educators.
Participants will use and apply learning in their own child care programs. Each will develop a business plan, network with other directors, gather resources, examine business strategies, and develop techniques to improve business performance.
February 13: Leadership and Financial Strategies (Part I)
with Elena Gustavson
Reflect on your framework for leadership and prepare for a deep dive into the financial and legal systems that will strengthen your business practices. Learn tools to develop a budget for sustainability and growth.
March 19 : Financial Strategies (Part II)
with Elena Gustavson & Becca Schrader
Learn to assess your business, plan for growth, and improve accounting practices.
April 9 : The American Legal System
with Shane McCormack
Examine liability, contracts, legal forms, bylaws, and legal structures to protect your business.
April 30: The Law and Child Care: Human Resources and Family Law
with Kerin Stackpole
Examine specific laws related to child abuse, custody, confidentiality, and human resources to strengthen your policies, practices and resources to lead.