Overview Objective Materials grading Exam ELI Policies and Procedures Contacting the Instructor Beginning the Course
CHD 270: Administration of Childcare Programs(3 Credits)
Instructor: Kathleen Ludlow

Overview

In this course you will learn the skills needed for establishing and managing early childhood programs. It emphasizes professionalism and interpersonal skills, program planning, staff selection and development, creating policies, budgeting, and developing forms for record keeping.


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Objectives

 

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of the general responsibilities of a childcare center director
  • Demonstrate understanding of the various types of preschool programs and their environments
  • Understanding the process of planning a school-year calendar
  • Demonstrate understanding of program administration
  • Demonstrate an awareness of marketing methods
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Materials

 



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Grading
 

Your course grade will be determined by the assignments and exams, according to the following points:

Assignment
Points
Weekly Quizzes
10%
Discussion Board
15%
Online Assignments
15%
Midterm Exam
20%
Final Exam
20%
Portfolio Binder
20%

Grading Scale
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
0-59
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Exams

 

There are 2 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

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ELI Policies and Procedures

 
This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822.
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Contacting the Instructor

 

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail : kludlow@nvcc.edu
Telephone : (703) 257-6586
You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office in Manassas. 

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Beginning the Course

 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.