ECE Admin - Staff Development and Leadership

It is estimated that the cost of losing a single staff member due to turnover has a minimum cost of

$3000

When planning an inclusion program, the director must consider the uniqueness of every child in the classroom, and how each child's strengths and needs will be addressed.

True

​A foundation is a fund administered by trustees and operated under state or federal charter.

True

​Documenting training of staff is an effective way to reduce the likelihood of being sued.

True

In terms of developing a high-quality website for your early childhood program, special attention needs to be paid to including a password protected site if

you have children with disabilities in your program.

​Professionals such as doctors and lawyers should be included on the board ____.

​because they can give guidance in their areas of expertise

The primary expense difference between an infant classroom and a toddler classroom stems from.

​diaper and formula costs

A center can help avoid stagnation among its board members by

​limiting the length of terms each board members serves

​The greatest difficulty in obtaining outside funding is ___.

​locating the appropriate funding sources and writing a persuasive proposal

​The responsibility for all center programs ultimately rests with the

​program committee

​Directors who are successful with fund-raisers ___.

​promote the benefit to be derived from the contributor's dollars and raise money for increasing teachers' wages

​Some companies offer a flex plan that ____.

​sets aside before-tax income for child care

Typically, when a child care program is part of a public school system, the director's immediate supervisor is ___.

​the principal

Licensing regulations suggest the optimal space requirements and adult-to-child ratios.

False

Teachers are generally given longer probationary periods than directors to allow them to demonstrate their full potential.

False

The concept of "child-centered practice" is clearly defined and understood among early childhood professionals.

False

The presence of content standards often parallels the 12 Principles of Learning and Teaching outlined by the NAEYC.

False

There is no need to review or make changes in job descriptions once they have been adopted and are part of the personnel policies.

False

When a center is sponsored by the United Way and serves children from low-income families, the United Way will usually pay whatever expenses the center cannot meet.

False

​In preparing reports for funders, directors should use highly technical terms so that the funders will recognize the seriousness with which the reports are written.

False

​Setting up a sole proprietorship is more difficult that than setting up a partnership.

False

​The board is responsible for ___.

*drawing up the bylaws for the center's operation ​*making policy decisions including goals for the program based on the center's philosophy ​*making provisions for the center's operations

Keeping the center's board actively engaged requires ___.

*rotating board members to other assignments ​*having term limits *active recruitment for individuals whose skills and commitment will enhance the center's vision

In theory, the responsibility for all center programs rests with the program committee, in practice the day-to-day work is carried out by.

*the director *staff members

Which of the following professionals may be helpful for a center's board?

*university professor with expertise in children with special needs ​*accountant ​*person with public relations and marketing experiences

When advertising for a teaching position, what should the advertisement include?

- All non-negotiable items - Essential qualifications - Job title and brief description

Effective directors recognize that

- additional training may be required before becoming inclusive. - they may not be able to meet the needs of all children. - they can increase enrollment by becoming inclusive.

​Some centers help parents who are unable to afford tuition by establishing a scholarship fund whose monies are supported by ___.

- asking foundations or agencies to support full or partial scholarships - adding a little more into parents' tuitions - soliciting contributions from the community

​To minimize lawsuits, ____.

- follow a regular schedule of checking equipment - ​it is important to train staff on children's safety and security and appropriately document that training occurred - develop and strictly follow policies regarding access to the center and who may take children from the center

When transitioning a child from one age group to the next,

- it is the director's responsibility to assure a smooth transition. - it is the teacher's responsibility to assure a smooth transition. - it is the responsibility of the parent to assure a smooth transition.

Those responsible for writing personnel policies should have some knowledge of

- labor laws. - the contents of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). - employment eligibility verification procedures.

People who participate in the interview process with potential job candidates might include

- the director. - a parent. - a classroom teacher.

Curriculum mentors are essential to maintaining high quality curriculum and practices within the program. The role of a curriculum mentor can be filled by

- the director. - a respected member of the staff. - a paid professional.

During the home visit,

- the teacher should observe the family lifestyle. - the teacher should observe the family attitudes toward the child. - the teacher should discuss the purpose of the visit.

​Early Head Start programs service.

- ​children from low income families prenatal to three - ​pregnant women - families of pregnant women

​In a center serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, the enrollment report clarifies for board members ____.

- ​how many infants and toddlers will be moving to the next age group during the coming months - ​how likely it is that the center will maintain full enrollment based on the current waiting list - how many children in each age group are on the waiting list

​Block Grants, such as the Child Care and Development Grant Fund (CCDF), have been used to

- ​improve the affordability and quality of existing centers. - ​start up new centers. - ​improve the quality rating in the state's QRIS.

List and define four of the six early literacy skills that have a strong relationship to later literacy skills.

1) Alphabet knowledge: knowledge of the names and sounds associated with printed letters 2) phonological awareness: the ability to detect, manipulate, or analyze the auditory aspects of spoken language 3) rapid automatic naming of letters or digits: the ability to rapidly name a sequence of random letters or digits 4) rapid automatic naming of objects or colors: the ability to rapidly name a sequence of repeating random sets of pictures of objects or colors 5) writing or writing name: the ability to write letters in isolation on request or to write one's own name 6) phonological memory: the ability to remember spoken information for a short period of time.

Teachers often use web-based planning. List the four steps that are involved in this process.

1) Identify a theme and related subtopics 2) brainstorm ideas 3) identify desired learning outcomes 4) prepare for teaching

List four important items that should be included in a job description.

1) Job title 2) person to whom the employee will be responsible 3) people for whom te employee will be responsible 4) qualifications required (i.e., education, experience, physical abilities) 5) duties and responsibilities 6) salary schedule 7) work schedule.

List two reasons inexperienced teachers may find that grouping by age is more comfortable.

1) Simplifies planning for the children 2) makes classroom management (e.g., physical space) less troublesome 3) similar levels (social/emotional, cognitive, physical) and interests.

Provide four of the seven elements used in your text to define curriculum.

1) Well-informed understanding of what to teach as defined by children's interests, developmental skill expectations, and early learning content standards/guidelines 2) the incorporation of developmentally appropriate methods that support learning and development 3) the utilization of effective assessment strategies that inform instruction, document child progress, and provide data for continuous program development 4) careful staging of the environment which, when carefully planned, inspires children to learn and provides opportunities for development 5) thoughtful selection of authentic materials that make learning meaningful and that facilitates development 6) the implementation of professional development that enhances the teachers' ability to work with children and families to construct high-quality curriculum 7) opportunities for curriculum mentoring that supports critical reflection, quality curriculum, and intentional teaching

Which of the following is an example of a question that uses the NAEYC standards and has a both/and approach?

How can we incorporate science activities and movement?

Regardless of the number of sections for different categories of employees in an employment policy, which one of the following must be included in each?

Affirmative action section

How should changes in caregivers be handled in the early childhood program?

Changes should be made as infrequently as possible to maintain consistency.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four steps identified in your text for web-based planning?

Choose an assessment procedure

Which of the following refers to a grouping practice based only on age?

Chronological age grouping

Which of the following is a recommendation for grouping very young children?

Looping allows teachers to follow children through preschool.

Which of the following interview strategies helps put the candidate at ease during an interview?

Make formal introductions at the end of the interview, so that the candidate will not feel pressured to remember everyone's names.

What is one way a director can reduce conflict and uncertainty for staff members about their job expectations?

Provide a clear definition of the role.

Which describes chronological grouping?

Simplifies a director's task

What happens when children with disabilities are included in a day care setting?

Teachers often learn to be more intentional in planning and assessment.

Who is usually a child's first primary caregiver?

The mother

If the director has trusting a relationship with a staff member, how will criticism or negative reactions be handled by the staff member?

The staff member will be able to accept them without harming the relationship.

How has the increase in learning content standards at preschool age changed the role of the classroom teacher?

The teacher must have accurate knowledge across content areas, where previously they could select what they wanted to teach.

Labeling everything in a classroom (door, table, board, etc.) can have which of the following impacts on childrens' knowledge of writing?

They begin to understand that words can be used as labels.

What is an essential part of intentional teaching?

Time to plan

What is one reason why it is important for directors of early childhood programs to take more than a cursory glance at lesson plans?

To ensure that teachers are connecting learning in meaningful ways for children

Why is it important that time is taken at individual schools/early childhood programs to create a shared understanding of the educational philosophy?

To ensure that the practice of different teachers will be consistent and intentional

What is the purpose of a home visit with the family?

To gather information about the child

A staff member who records more hours than actually worked is guilty of fraud and could be prosecuted.

True

Allowing teachers to design their own method of data collection can enhance the assessment procedures used to monitor the effectiveness of the curriculum.

True

Grouping decisions for newcomers are often made in the fall, as demand for spaces usually follows the cyclical nature of the public-school year.

True

The board is responsible for preparing or approving the budget and overseeing the finances of the center.

True

The director has the responsibility to create a climate of care, trust, and respect.

True

The divide between low-income and middle-income children is evident in their knowledge of technology as they enter an early childhood classroom.

True

To be an effective leader, the director of an early childhood program must be skilled at communication and also help others communicate effectively.

True

​Centers that begin operation without a sufficient funding base ___.

are in fiscal trouble from the outset

The center's proprietor should purchase liability insurance ___.

before the center opens

Information on leadership, fiduciary, and related legal responsibilities should all be included during

board orientation

After listening to the director outline some new content requirements for her classroom, a teacher decides they can incorporate their existing block center to teach some of the new content. The teacher's response is indicative of the

both/and perspective.

A budget comparison report shows budgeted spending for the year as well as actual spending for the year-to-date; this report is also called a __.

budget variance report

The basic tools used in developing plans and procedures for hiring the early childhood program staff are

written personnel policies and job descriptions.

All of the following are associated with the initial visit of parents EXCEPT

discussing their financial history.

Having a _____ board sends the message to staff, families, and the community that your program values unique perspectives and personalities.

diverse

Early learning content standards are also known as

early learning guidelines.

One cost-effective way to eliminate fraud is ____.

establish a policy that cash will not be accepted for tuition payments

All independent child care centers must be incorporated by law.

false

A director who operates under a board of directors is ___.

hired, and terminated, if necessary, by the board

Evaluation and grievance procedures should include of all the following details, EXCEPT

how long each evaluation will take.

Grievance procedures should be

included in the policies and procedures manual, and given to employees upon hiring.

A child's needs are not being met in the classroom. As a result, we would expect the child to exhibit all of the following EXCEPT

increased levels of social interaction.

In a personnel policy handbook, the term 'relief periods' means

information about the length and timing for staff breaks.

The best reason for implementing a mentoring program for new staff orientation is that

it can increase the self-esteem of experienced staff who are selected to be mentors.

Information about families and children that is recorded on the childrens' records

may be passed along from the early childhood program to Head Start or to the public school without written parental permission.

​The director should prepare or receive a budget comparison report ____.

monthly

Persons who work with a multi-age group

need the same type of skills and knowledge used in working with a group of preschoolers.

Centers with 15 or more employees must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which encompasses all the following EXCEPT

nondiscrimination practices related to curriculum selection.

Mrs. Klein is going over the steps involved in creating the daily schedule. She is illustrating a

procedure

Examples of fixed cost expenses include ___.

rent and utilities, salaries and benefits, and insurance

The early childhood program that a child attends, which has classrooms of students with disabilities outnumbering those students without is an example of

reverse mainstreaming.

he first step a board must take for the operation of a center is

selecting a director

Taking the time to discuss how teacher beliefs align with the program's mission, vision, and purpose of the program will ensure that

the curriculum will be cohesive and reflect the program's mission.

When an employment-at-will statement is part of a personnel policy (in states where this is permitted), it means that

the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship for any reason or without reason.

Franchisors receive a percentage of the gross income of franchisees.

true

Some child care centers are part of very large national corporations.

true

The major role of the board is policy making.

true

A teacher has identified a theme and several subtopics and is beginning to brainstorm ideas. This teacher is in the beginning steps of

web-based learning.

The director should prepare or receive an accounts receivable report ____.

weekly

The only time confidential information about a child should be shared with anyone other than appropriate program staff without parental permission is

when the action is necessary for the health and safety of the child.