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Carter, Margie – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Discusses how early childhood directors can effectively communicate their values and expectations to teachers and parents. Describes strategies for centering discussion with teachers on the value of childhood, including reclaiming the concept of indicators and setting expectations for joy in learning. Strategies for communicating with parents…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Early Childhood Education, Parent School Relationship, Preschool Teachers
Miller, Karen – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Describes preliteracy skills in infants and toddlers and the ways adults encourage them, including communicating, incorporating floor and object play, and giving them a wide variety of real experiences. Asserts that caregivers can reassure parents by showing them how they encourage children's intellectual development on a daily basis. (KB)
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Caregivers, Early Experience, Emergent Literacy
Eisenberg, Eileen – Child Care Information Exchange, 2002
Presents guidelines for child care administrators to become more effective in communicating with families and staff. Suggestions for beginning a dialogue include being visible and accessible, familiar, personable, professional, ethical, and timely. Details procedures for facilitating parent and staff meeting in a confident manner. Reiterates that…
Descriptors: Administrators, Child Care, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence
