Introduction to Program Development

Catalog description

This is the first of four courses in the Program Development Credential, providing an overview of program development, exploring definitions, roles, ethics and responsibilities and setting the context for the other three courses. This course will define and describe what an early care and education/youth care program is and what it means to be responsible for developing and implementing a high-quality program. Students explore what happens in early care and education/youth care programs and the roles and responsibilities of people who implement the program. This course uses the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards as a framework for program quality and for supervisory and teaching staff expectations. Content of the course is designed for those in program development, implementation and supervision such as directors, assistant directors, lead teachers, family child care providers, program coordinators, site coordinators, and group leaders.NOTE: This course fulfills introductory non-credit ICCP course requirements as specified in WI Administrative Code DCF Chapters 45 and 46 for family and group care. Components: Class Typically Offered: Every other semester