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Many directors of early childhood programs come to their positions with little experience or training to prepare them for the extraordinary task of trying to run a quality program with inadequate facilities, resources and staff. If directors are to be truly successful and satisfied with their work, they not only need skills and expertise, but a way to get a handle on their jobs, and a source of motivation and fulfillment for themselves.

An inspiring and practical guide to creating a larger vision in early child care, The Visionary Director offers a concrete framework for organizing an early childhood program leaders thoughts and work. Chapters cover cultivating a vision, developing "systems thinking" for management roles, and implementing principles and strategies for mentoring staff and building a learning community for adults and children.