Citrus College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Fall 2026 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Total Contact Hours: | 54 |
| Lecture Hours : | 54 |
| Lab Hours: | 0 |
| Hours Arranged: | 0 |
| Outside of Class Hours: | 108 |
| Total Student Learning Hours: | 162 |
| Prerequisite: | CHLD 112, CHLD 114 and CHLD 116; CHLD 110 or PSY 206; Student may substitute other courses for CHLD 112 but must have 12+ units of child development. |
| Transferable to CSU: | Yes |
| Transferable to UC: | No |
| Grading Method: | Standard Letter |
Catalog Course Description
Introduction to the policies and procedures specific to state funded programs. Includes Title V regulations, evaluation of programs utilizing the state mandated Program Quality Review, development of proposals and grant requests for state or other funding, process of promulgating regulations, affecting proposed regulations, staff development and training, development of program policies. Includes reflective practices for a diverse and inclusive early care and education program. This course is designed to fulfill three of the six semester units of administration required for the Site Supervisor Permit.
54 lecture hours.
Course Objectives
- Review Title V regulations and develop at least two program documents based on the requirements therein.
- Describe the appeal process for Title V programs.
- Analyze and describe California's desired outcomes process for children 0-8 years of age.
- Determine appropriate formal and informal observation or other evaluation methods to assess the quality of\\ninstruction and interactions, recognize the effectiveness of staff efforts, and identify and address areas in need of improvement
- Review and evaluate the potential impact of one or more reports issued by a state funded task force or advisory board.
- Examine current issues and develop written testimony to be submitted during public hearings.
- Develop and present professional learning opportunities to enhance staff competencies.
- Research processes for recruiting, hiring, compensating, and evaluating program personnel consistent with applicable personnel laws, regulations, and policies for early childhood programs.
Major Course Content
- Education Code, Title V Regulations
- State regulations
- Program developed client forms
- State developed client forms
- Title V vs. Title XXII regulations
- State departments, positions affecting child development programs
- Program Evaluation
- Program quality review
- NAEYC accreditation
- Benefits and problems of evaluation
- Planning for the evaluation
- Implementing the evaluation plan
- Proposal/Grant Writing
- Locating sources of funds
- Letter of intent
- Writing the proposal
- Laws and Regulations
- Task forces and advisory committee
- Public hearings
- Providing testimony
- Professional Development
- Planning based on
i. Individual needs and interests
ii. Performance evaluation
iii. Self-reflection
iv. Federal and state guidelines
b. Sources and strategies
i. Program developed opportunities
ii. Outside organizations and agencies
iii. Collaboration with other staff
iv. Professional associations
- Planning based on
Suggested Reading Other Than Required Textbook
National Association for the Education of Young Children. (2021). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Examples of Required Writing Assignments
Given a "real-life" situation or case studies, the students will assess problem situations or environments and make recommendations that would be needed to keep the child care program in compliance with Title V guidelines.
Examples of Outside Assignments
Students will complete a mock application for a grant that is currently offered to child care facilities. The application will be evaluated based on completeness and the ability of the study to present a well designed proposal.
Instruction Type(s)
Lecture, Online Education Lecture