ECED319 — Leadership, Advocacy & Program Management
ECED 319 - Leadership, Advocacy & Program Management 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 all Evening, Online Designed to Serve BAS in Early Childhood Education Active Date 20260408T14:53:51 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 55 Total 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 St