Directors' Academy

What is the Directors’ Academy?
The Academy, funded by the New Jersey Department of Human Services and administered by the New Jersey Professional Development Center for Early Care and Education, provides a 45-hour course on child care administration for directors of child care centers.

Who can attend the Directors’ Academy?
Anyone who is currently working as site director or aspires to be a child care program director.  The site director is the person responsible for the day-to-day operation of the child care center, even if this individual has a title different than “director.”

What material will be covered?
Participants in this course will learn how to manage their program and develop techniques to mentor and support their staff.  The course will cover the following topics:

     • Planning and Evaluation
     • Fiscal Management and Legal Issues
     • Marketing and Public Relations
     • Staff Management and Professional Development
     • Educational Programming
     • Facilities Management
     • Leadership and Advocacy
     • Family Support and Community Resources

How do I register for the Directors' Academy?
To register for Directors’ Academy please call us at 888-488-NAEC.