Employee Handbook Revision Assignment

Purpose

Practice reviewing and improving an employee handbook so it meets licensing standards and clearly explains important policies for staff.

Instructions

1. Review the Example Handbook

• Download and read the Example Employee Handbook provided.
• Watch the video guide for tips on how to add your changes in a different color font.

2. Find Whats Missing or Needs More Detail

• Go through each section of the handbook.
• Look for places where information is missing, unclear, or needs more explanation.
• Use your textbook (Chapters 68), the DCFS Part 407 Licensing Standards, and the video to help you know what should be included.

3. Add Your Improvements

• For each section that needs more detail, add your own explanation, examples, or missing policies.
• Type your additions in a different color font so they stand out.
• Use your own wordsdo not copy and paste from the textbook, DCFS, or AI tools.
• If you use information from the textbook, DCFS, or video, mention where you found it (for example: DCFS 407.90 or Chapter 7, page 112).

4. Save and Submit

• Save your revised handbook with your last name in the file name (example: staff handbook example Smith).
• Upload your file as instructed.

Checklist

• Found and listed missing or unclear sections (aim for 1618 issues)
• Added your own explanations or policies in a different color font
• Used your own words (no copy/paste)
• Mentioned where you found supporting information (textbook, DCFS, video)
• File is organized and easy to read