ECE Leadership Development (Online)

Program Highlights

Ready to move from educator to leader? This program is for Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma graduates who want to step into supervisory or administrative roles. You’ll gain advanced, practical skills to lead teams, manage programs, and drive positive change in early learning settings. Delivered asynchronously for maximum flexibility, you can start when you’re ready and learn on your own schedule while building the confidence and strategies to make a lasting impact on children, educators, and families.

Admission Requirements

Early Childhood Education Diploma or equivalent. Students should ideally have a minimum of one year post graduation work experience.

Courses in ECE Leadership Development (Online)

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ECE Leadership Development Series Online

• Communication Strategies in Early Learning and Care Administration (EDUC158)
• Advocacy and Professionalism in ECE (BUSN290)
• Management Leadership Skills and Staff Development for Early Childhood Educators (MGMT363)
• Digital Communication (8 weeks) (MKTG147)
• Computer Applications and Financial Planning in Early Childhood Education (COMP667)
• Adapting & Modifying Curriculum Practices (EDUC159)

ECE Leadership Development Series Online

Communication Strategies in Early Learning and Care Administration

EDUC158

Students construct, practice and analyze a variety of communication strategies, related to the responsibilities of a Supervisor/administrator in Early Childhood environments. Students develop a professional communication portfolio which includes; sample formats for surveys, program brochures, business letters, media releases, newsletters, policies/procedures and business proposals. Additionally students assess and analyze which strategies are most effective with different client groups; children, parents, board of directors, volunteers, staff and other community professionals. Through online discussions, postings, case studies, readings, assignments and practical applications, students have the opportunity to practice and utilize effective communication skills including analysis, research, evaluation, and decision-making to affect change in the workplace.

Advocacy and Professionalism in ECE

BUSN290

Students examine historical, political, professional, and social issues affecting early childhood administration practice in current Early Learning programs. Students review professional responsibilities and practices of ECE supervisors and administrators and analyze them within recognized best management practices. Students review strategies characterizing advocacy roles and responsibilities for ECE supervisors that reflect an in-depth understanding of early childhood education and ethical practices within the context of a self-regulated profession. Additionally students develop strategies for personal and professional development growth in a management capacity. Through discussions, posting/presentations, case studies, readings, assignments and practical applications, students have the opportunity to practice and utilize advocacy and professional skills including analysis and reflective practices.

Management Leadership Skills and Staff Development for Early Childhood Educators

MGMT363

This subject explores effective communication and theories of leadership. Through a process of self-evaluation, students will develop a professional leadership style appropriate to the role of an administrator of an early childhood education setting. Students will develop techniques to hire and maintain quality staff in an Early Childhood Education program.

Digital Communication (8 weeks)

MKTG147

Social media requires a different approach to communication and writing in terms of how you write, with whom you are communicating, and how your message is received. Using social media tools, you will practise and assess your social media writing capacity. Topics, such as generational preferences, integrating informal writing and communication for corporate purposes, personal branding and communicating appropriately to different target groups using different digital communication tools are explored. This is a full-curriculum but condensed course running over eight weeks. Pre-requisite course or prior learning: Introduction to Social Media.

Computer Applications and Financial Planning in Early Childhood Education

COMP667

Students are given a comprehensive overview of developing a financial plan to incorporate the requirements of a licensed ECE program. This involves the use of computer software.

Adapting & Modifying Curriculum Practices

EDUC159

Students are introduced to the Family Service Plan as the consultation platform that integrates perspectives from families, early learning educators, health professionals and community services providers in order to adapt and modify curriculum practices. Students examine early learning environments and create a plan that recommends strategies, adaptations and modifications that promote the benefits of inclusive learning for children with special needs. In addition, students develop a proposal of how they plan to communicate this information to the full Family Service Team. This course highlights the importance of working in consultation with the whole team in order to support children.