{"product_id":"the-intentional-director-angel-stoddard-9781605548647","title":"The Intentional Director: Cultivating Excellence in Early Childhood Programs","description":"\u003cb\u003eBuild a high-quality ECE program with intention.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Intentional Director\u003c\/i\u003e empowers early childhood program directors to excel in their roles and positively impact the families they serve. Drawing on extensive years of experience in the field, coupled with research and firsthand knowledge, authors Angel Stoddard and Pam Boulton know that the director is the key to a high-quality program. With interwoven videos and online content, the authors offer a framework of practical strategies and insights for early childhood directors and administrators to enhance their leadership and management skills and create thriving learning environments. An ideal resource for directors at all stages of their careers as well as directors in training, this book offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive framework of the essential elements of a thriving early childhood program. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA distinction between management and leadership and an understanding of why both are necessary. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA self-assessment tool for intentional directors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for building a solid business. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for ensuring quality programming for young children and their families. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVignettes and reflective exercises to deepen understanding and facilitate application of concepts. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractivity through videos and QR links to online content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Angel Stoddard,Pam Boulton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1605548642\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781605548647\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Redleaf Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Angel Stoddard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47520803684607,"sku":"9781605548647","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ad8a0144-c28b-4e5f-9abc-a23a9607b25d.jpg?v=1762887151","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-intentional-director-angel-stoddard-9781605548647","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}