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Students enrolled in this program will develop skills in
the Early Childhood field that will enable them to work
in preschools, day care centers, and early elementary
programs. Training will take place in actual early
childhood environments where knowledge of child growth,
development, and observation techniques can be achieved.
Students will be introduced to Child Development
Associate (CDA) assessment, and course work will meet
CDA requirements. State licensing requires that all
students meet specific standards of age, health, and
character. Early Childhood Education provides an
excellent foundation for careers in education,
pediatrics, psychology, and social work.
Course Content:
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Growth and Development
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Management
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Difficult Behavior Management
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Facility Standards and Policies
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Observation
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Guidance
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Program Activity Assistance
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Health, Safety, and Nutrition
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Supplies and Equipment
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Assessment
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Personal Care
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Professionalism
(Early Childhood Education Curriculum available soon)
Helpful Background Experience and Aptitudes:
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Enjoy working with children
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Teamwork and communication skills
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Positive attitude and congenial disposition
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Ability to problem-solve
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Computer literate
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Good attendance
View
our Course Curriculm
Meet
our Instructor
Career Entry Opportunities:
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Infant/Toddler Care Associate
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School-Age Child Care Associate
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Exceptional Client Associate
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Elementary School Teacher
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Preschool Child Care Associate
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Family Day Care Associate
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Director/Specialist
Articulation Agreements
Articulation is
the process where Career and Technical Education
students who have successfully completed the Early
Childhood Education program and demonstrated specific
skills by an assessment process are granted college
credit for those skills when they enroll at an
educational institution that has an Articulation
Agreement with the CCISD. There is no charge for the
college credit after the student has successfully
demonstrated that the specific skills have been
learned. The following institutions currently have
Articulation Agreements with the CCISD:
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Michigan Technological University
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Northern Michigan University
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Ferris State University
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Gogebic Community College
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Bay College
Check out some of our
Program Highlights
Learn about our Advisory Committee
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