Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor certificate, the student demonstrates knowledge, training and skills to supervise single site child development programs, provide instruction to children, and serve as the coordinator of curriculum and staff development in both public and private child care centers in accordance with the Child Development Permit Matrix issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Skills demonstrated and practiced by the student include development of program policies, personnel handbooks and budgets, techniques in adult supervision, and demonstrated understanding of licensing regulations overseeing both public and private child care programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of strategic and fiscal planning through budget construction by developing a budget and budget notes for a hypothetical early childhood program.
2. Implement ongoing professional development plans based on evaluation of staff and administrator needs by completing a written assignment.
3. Evaluate components of quality programs, facilities and operations including applying Title 22 and Title 5 Code of Regulations by completing examination questions.
4. Individualize mentoring and supervision strategies based on the roles and developmental stages of adult learners by completing a written assignment.
5. Describe major developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence in the areas of physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and language development through a written assignment.