CDES 240 — F Mentoring and Leadership in Early Childhood Education 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is intended for early educators interested in deepening their knowledge of mentoring, supervising and leadership. Strategies for positive growth and change in the early childhood profession are explored. Course focuses on the promotion of quality professional teaching environments, including the study of the following: communication skill development, effective working relationships and innovations in the field. Course meets requirements for adult supervision at the Master Teacher level on the Child Development Permit Matrix and application to the California Mentor Teacher Project. (Degree Credit) (CAP Aligned) (CSU)