This list of resources for program directors is continually being updated. Please contact Northern Lights to share other program director resources that you have found useful.
Publications
- NAEYC Online Store
- Child Care Center Management Guide. Cherry, Harkness, Kuzma and Bates. McGraw Hill 2002.
- Handbook for Early Childhood Administrators: Directing with a Mission. Reno, Stutzman and Zimmerman. Allyn & Bacon (Apr. 30th, 2007)
- The Art of Leadership: Managing Early Childhood Organizations. Neugebauer, Bonnie and Roger. Exchange Press, Inc. (September 1998)
- Planning and Administering Early Childhood Program. Decker, Celia A., and John R., Freeman, Nancy R., Knopf, Herman. Prentice Hall; 9 edition (September 5, 2008)
- The Visionary Director: A Handbook for Dreaming, Organizing, and Improvising in Your Center. Margie Carter and Deb Curtis. Redleaf Press; 2 edition (November 1, 2009)
- Leadership in Early Care and Education. Kagan, Bowman. NAEYC; January (1997).
- The Right Fit: Recruiting, Selecting and Orienting Staff. Kay Albrecht. New Horizons (2002).Child Care Center Management Guide. Cherry, Harkness, Kuzma and Bates.
- Child Care Exchange
- Exchange Everyday (free newsletter)
Professional Development
- NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct: Supplement for Early Childhood Administrators
- National Director Credential
- Vermont Competencies for Program Directors
The Vermont Northern Lights Career Development Center works with many partners to unify and enhance the professional development system for early childhood and afterschool professionals in Vermont. It is funded by a grant from the Child Development Division of the Vermont Agency of Human Services. The Community College of Vermont (CCV) and the Vermont Child Care Industry and Careers Council (VCCICC) are co-grantees.
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