Creating Playful Policies And Procedures

Description

Organizations without well-defined policies and procedures for children’s play face problems maintaining consistency and continuity due to a lack of clarity among administrators, staff, and families. This training offers suggestions, resources, and guidance for creating those policies and procedures.

Outcomes / Goals

Attendee will:

• Recognize the value of creating policies and procedures that support child-led play and exploration
• Discuss the importance of flexible yet structured policies and procedures
• Learn to compose effective policies and procedures

Competency Area

• Alabama | Management and Administration / Administration And Management
• Illinois | Curriculum Or Program Design
• Michigan | Management
• Missouri | Develop And Sustain The Habit Of Reflective And Intentional Practice
• Nebraska | Administration, Program Planning, And Development
• Oklahoma | Program Planning, Development, And Evaluation
• South Dakota | Program Management And Regulation
• Wisconsin | Planning, Reflection, and Evaluation
• CDA | Program Management

Clock Hours

Available in 60 and 90-minute formats

Agenda 

This is the breakdown for the 60-minute version of the session:

Related Resources

This session is based in part on original and curated content at Playvolution HQ.

Content Level

Beginner / Intermediate

Age Group Focus

• Toddlers (12 months to 36 months)
• Preschool (36 months to 5 years)
• School Age (5 years to 12 years)
• Adults

Target Audience

• Family Child Care Providers
• Child Care Center Teachers
• Child Care Center Directors
• Head Start Teachers
• Head Start Administrators
• Early Head Start Teachers
• Service Coordination Staff
• Technical Assistance Specialists
• Home Visitors
• Parents