Admin. & Leadership in Early Childhood Ed. Cert. (Plan 25EF)
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Award Type
Certificate
Catalog Description
This certificate is intended for students who already hold degrees or who have taken extensive coursework in other academic fields and have several years experience in early childhood classroom teaching. The program provides the additional study that is often required for a career change, to meet requirements for Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) Director qualifications, National Association for the Education of Young Children(NAEYC) program accreditation criteria, and/or to build skills in early childhood program administration and leadership.
Upon completion students can apply to INCCRRA for their Illinois Director Credential I
Once the program has been completed, students should be able to:
demonstrate reflective leadership aligned with the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct in early childhood program administration.
apply legal, regulatory, and fiscal management principles to ensure compliant, ethical, and financially sustainable early childhood program operations.
implement effective leadership practices that support diverse staff and volunteers through supervision, communication, conflict resolution, team development, and performance management.
implement research-based curriculum and administrative practices that promote high-quality, inclusive programming that are developmentally appropriate
implement health, safety, and environmental practices that comply with regulatory standards
develop marketing, public relations, and community engagement strategies that promote the program’s philosophy and strengthen relationships with families, stakeholders, and the broader community
Total Hours for Completion
40