136 Program Management 7. Program Planning & Evaluation 1. Mission, Goals, & Philosophy Level 1 Recognize the importance of the program’s mission statement, goals, and philosophy. PM 7.1.1 Level 2 Understand the program’s mission, goals, and philosophy. Respond to basic questions from enrolled families about the program’s mission, goals, and philosophy and refer more complex questions to appropriate staff. PM 7.1.2 Level 3 Identify the program’s mission, goals, and philosophy. Articulate the program’s mission, goals, and philosophy and respond appropriately to questions from staff, colleagues, and families. Identify similarities and differences among various philosophical approaches to early care and education as they apply to the program’s mission, goals, and philosophy. PM 7.1.3 Level 4 Develop, plan, or create with staff, colleagues, families, early childhood educators, regulatory agencies, and community leaders the program’s mission statement, goals, and philosophy. Engage the program in an ongoing analysis of the program’s mission, goals, and philosophy statements and their implication for practice. Ensure staff composition is reflective of families and the community. PM 7.1.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, and articulate evidence-based best knowledge and practices to early childhood programs as they seek to create a statement of philosophy and implement a philosophy-driven practice. PM 7.1.5 2. Program Planning Level 1 Recognize the importance of using daily program planning to promote children’s cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical development. Recognize the importance of system level program planning to ensure the long-term success of the early childhood program. PM 7.2.1 Level 2 Acknowledge the importance of the program planning process and contribute ideas related to the daily learning environment and to the long-term success of the early childhood program. PM 7.2.2 Level 3 Implement on-going monitoring to plan and adjust daily activities based on individual needs and skills. Observe, identify and discuss the importance of using on-going system-level program monitoring to ensure the long-term success of the early childhood program. PM 7.2.3 Level 4 Create strategic plans and procedures to ensure the long-term success and effectiveness of the program. Lead staff, colleagues, early childhood educators, regulatory agencies, community leaders, and others, as appropriate in program planning. Areas for focus include: o Recruitment & enrollment o Defined roles and responsibilities for governing boards and parent advisory committees o Setting annual goals for improvement o Resources and support for meeting goals o Program evaluation PM 7.2.4 Level 5 Engage early childhood professionals, families, staff, regulatory agencies, and community leaders to participate in the strategic plan and procedures planning process. Analyze, evaluate articulate, and apply current knowledge, theories, research, and best practices of effective program planning. PM 7.2.5