A cost analysis approach can effectively integrate budget and program planning. By analyzing staff time across components of an early childhood program, one can analyze program operations and their costs. The cost analysis system examines personnel costs as well as nonpersonnnel costs and in-kind contributions and provides a format for displaying…

The workguide is designed to help identify and structure program planning and administrative tasks involved in HCEEP (Handicapped Childrens Early Education Program) demonstration projects, particularly during the first year of funding. The workbook is divided into five sections: administration and evaluation; services for children; parent…