Content Area VII: Program Planning and Evaluation

Establish, implement, evaluate, and enhance operation of an early childhood education and care program

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Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5

Level 1

• Behaves as a responsible staff member.
• Participates as a team member in the program.
• Keeps appropriate records.
• Complies with program policies and licensing requirements.
• Communicates and works effectively with other staff, volunteers, and administrators.
• Has or is gaining functional technological skills (e.g., computer, fax machine, speaker phone, etc.)
• Is able to receive and use constructive feedback.

Level 2

• Supports the program mission and purpose.
• Organizes, plans, and keeps records effectively.
• Assists in gathering information for evaluation.
• Values and works to strengthen the program’s team of staff, administrators, and volunteers.
• Is able to give constructive feedback.

Level 3

• Possesses and uses functional computer skills.
• Participates in strategic planning and goal setting for the program.
• Recognizes the importance of evaluation, assisting in evaluating the program’s effectiveness.
• Uses both self and collaborative staff evaluations as part of ongoing program evaluation.
• Verbalizes the relationship between the program’s philosophy and daily practice.
• Understands and articulates agency policies related to legal and safety issues of children and families.

Level 4

• Plans and implements parent orientation and parent education programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of valid and appropriate assessment and evaluation practices.
• Uses a variety of techniques and procedures to evaluate and modify program goals for young children and their families.
• Develops curriculum for program.
• Provides effective lines of communication among staff and administrators.
• Conducts and maintains the inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Assists in planning budget.
• Supervises student teachers and practicum students.
• Encourages and supports staff in meeting professional development goals.
• Clearly articulates developmentally appropriate practices to colleagues, parents, and others.

Level 5

• Sets clear policy and practices for positive family-staff relationships.
• Communicates effectively with board and advisory groups.
• Communicates effectively with community and media representatives.
• Applies knowledge of federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and professional standards to provide healthy and safe practices for all children and maintain current license and accreditation standards.
• Develops and implements program policies and fee structure.
• Identifies, develops, and implements formative and summative program evaluation strategies and understands their benefits, strengths, and limitations.
• Plans for, recruits, orients, and supervises staff.
• Designs and implements staff job descriptions and performance review forms and procedures.
• Plans and implements staff development opportunities.
• Sets clear policy and practices for positive and mutually supportive work environment.
• Evaluates assessment practices and remains updated on assessment research.
• Advocates for developmentally appropriate assessment of children and program.
• Plans, maintains, and reports on budget.
• Identifies and seeks additional funding opportunities as needed.
• Develops and maintains program marketing plan as needed.
• Possesses legal knowledge necessary for effective management.
• Provides strong leadership and visionary direction.