ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN is a tried and true guide for early childhood education students who want to be directors as well as a comprehensive resource for those who are already directors. The text emphasizes the role of leaders/managers and their function in relation to new staff while simultaneously addressing the needs of children parents and other staff. Coverage includes a wide variety of information about relevant program elements as well as methods and principles related to supervising student teachers assistant teachers teachers parents and volunteers. Real-life scenarios equip working directors with problem- solving techniques; readers also learn best practices in child care program management. Highlights include a fresh new design a new chapter diversity up-to-date technology information and new TeachSource Videos integrated into each chapter.