Goals and Objectives
By taking notes on the handout and successfully answering assessment questions, participants will
meet the following objectives as a result of taking this course:
Demonstrate an understanding of interpersonal skills relevant to successful leadership; Identify traits of responsible leadership in the context of the early care and education environment (ECE); Identify intellectual characteristics of a successful ECE leader; Demonstrate an understanding of the director’s role as both manager and leader; Compare and contrast the responsibilities of a program director and school principal; Identify characteristics of the “Five Faces” of ECE leadership, including administrative, community, conceptual, advocacy, and pedagogical; Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of providing appropriate support during periods of change and transition.