ECED 319 - Leadership, Advocacy & Program Management

5 Credits

This course prepares early childhood education professionals to become effective leaders and advocates in the field. Students will develop cross-cultural communication skills and learn strategies to advocate for children, families, and the profession through public policy development. The course covers ethical decision-making, budget analysis, and its relationship to program quality, and the application of Washington State licensing regulations (WACs) to program management scenarios.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - ECE
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Evening, Online

Designed to Serve BAS in Early Childhood Education
Active Date 20260408T14:53:51

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Introduction to leadership styles and theories in early childhood education
Cross-cultural communication and working with diverse families and communities
Advocacy strategies: influencing public policy and professional standards
Ethics and professional standards in early childhood education
Navigating ethical dilemmas in leadership and program management
Budget development, analysis, and financial management for program quality
Washington State licensing requirements (WACs) and compliance
Program management: staff supervision, operations, and quality improvement

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate effective cross-cultural communication and leadership.

Formulate strategies to effectively advocate for children, families, and the profession during the development process of public policies and standards.

Analyze and resolve dilemmas related to leadership and advocacy using professional standards, experience, and ethics.

Analyze an operational budget and its relationship to program management and quality.

Apply knowledge of state licensing (WACs) to program management scenarios.