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321 Golf Club Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

: (925) 685-1230

http://www.dvc.edu/academics/ssd/ece/

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY

ECE Professional Development Office: : (925) 685-1230

Sue Handy: Advisor/PDP Coordinator………………..………………………...……..Ext. 22393 shandy@dvc.edu Direct line: 925-969-2393 Office: ECS 202

Tania Ballesteros: PDP Assistant / PGA …………………………………………….….Ext. 22392 tballesteros@dvc.edu Direct line: 925-969-2392 Office: ECS 201

ECE Faculty:

Deya Hill………………………………………….………………………………………….………...Ext. 22428 dhill@dvc.edu Office: FO 146

Janet Mason……………………..…………………………………….……………….…………...Ext. 22493 jmason@dvc.edu Office: FO 248

Paul Pitner……………………………………………………………………………………………..Ext. 22429 ppitner@dvc.edu Office: FO 147

Joan Symonds…………….…………………………………..………..…………….…………..…Ext. 22385 jsymonds@dvc.edu Office: ECS 203

DVC STUDENT RESOURCES

DVC Children’s Center/ECE Lab………..…………………………………….………….…..Ext. 22386 (Student teaching Lab and child care services for DVC students)

Child Development Training Consortium………........................……..……..…. Ext. 22392 (Tuition reimbursement for students employed in child care programs)

California Early Childhood Mentor Teacher Program……………………..……… Ext. 22385 (Mentoring/coaching opportunities for experienced teachers)

DVC Assessment Center………………..……………………………………………….…….. Ext. 22132 (English/Math Class Placement Testing)

DVC Welcome Center/Enrollment Lab.……………………………..………….………. Ext. 22106 (Assistance with admissions, registration and referral to all DVC services)

DVC Counseling Department…………..……………….………………………...….…….. Ext. 22140 (Assistance with GE/Transfer Planning and other academic issues)

DVC Financial Aid……………..……………………….…………………..…….……….…(925) 969-2009 (Applications for BOG fee waivers, grants and other aid)

First Steps towards College Success!

1. Start planning at least three months before the semester starts! (Semesters start in January & August plus a summer session)

2. Get a DVC Catalog: www.dvc.edu or at the DVC Bookstore

Consider your goals; check out requirements

3. Apply for Admission to DVC: www.dvc.edu click on “Apply to DVC”

Go to the DVC Welcome Center or Admissions for assistance

Get your Web Advisor password and registration appointment.

4. New or Returning to College after a long absence?

Complete an online Orientation to College: www.dvc.edu/orientation

Complete English/Math Assessment: make appointments online at www.dvc.edu/assessment or in the Assessment Center in the SSC

Enroll in Couns 095 or meet with a Counselor to get registration priority!

Consult with the ECE PDP Office about your ECE pathway.

5. Register for Classes promptly, either online, by telephone, in Admissions or with help from the Welcome Center staff (925-969-2106 or ext. 22106).

6. Apply for a BOG fee waiver at the Financial Aid office or a Child Development

Training Consortium tuition stipend (if employed) through the PDP office. 7. If employed in a licensed/license exempt ECE program, apply for academic support from the First 5 Professional Development Program each semester.

8. Apply for all certificates and/or degrees that you have earned during the semester that you are enrolled in your last required course.

9. Apply for the various levels of the Child Development Permit from the

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing after you have completed all of the educational and experience requirements.

For assistance or forms at any step along the way, please contact the ECE

Advisor/ Professional Development Program Coordinator at ext. 22393 or 22392.

Early Childhood Education Program

What is the Early Childhood Education Program?

The early childhood education program prepares students for various careers working directly with young children, families and other adults in the early childhood profession.

We offer a variety of certificate programs for teachers and supervisors in early care and education centers, family

child care homes and foster care programs and an Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. As a member of the Statewide “Curriculum Alignment Project” or “CAP”, our ‘core 8’ required courses have gone through rigorous review and their content has been approved for articulation with other CAP approved community colleges throughout the state, ensuring ease of transfer for our students.

Diablo Valley College’s early childhood education certificates are also in alignment with the California State Department of Education’s Child Development Permit Matrix, a requirement of employment in state or federally funded programs. We offer certificates that meet the educational requirements for the following levels of the permit matrix: Associate Teacher, Teacher, Master Teacher and Site Supervisor.

In addition, the department offers coursework to meet California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (Title 22) requirements to be a fully qualified teacher and director in privately funded early care and education programs.

Early Childhood Education students gain interpersonal relationship skills with children, families and colleagues while completing an in-depth study of child development theory, principles and practices that are based on current research. Through supervised teaching experiences, students develop the skills needed to set up a developmentally appropriate learning environment. Students learn to observe children’s behaviors, develop activities based on each individual child’s needs and interests and plan for a responsive and challenging curriculum.

What can I do with my ECE Certificate/Degree?

Some of the positions held by early childhood professionals are: -Preschool classroom aide, teacher, site supervisor, center director -family child care provider, before and after school caregiver -curriculum director/early education services coordinator -parent educator/resource and referral professional -mentor teacher-director/professional growth advisor -social service worker/foster care provider -camp counselor or recreation program leader -mental health or special education paraprofessional -child and family advocate, public policy assistant

What classes are required and when are they offered?

Classes are offered during the day, evening and weekends during the Fall (August-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters and a short Summer (June-July) session at the Pleasant Hill campus and the San Ramon Campus. Consult the DVC Schedule for current offerings. Please see the DVC Catalog for current Certificate/ Degree requirements.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO TEACH PRESCHOOL IN CALIFORNIA?

A comparison of Private Center (Title 22) Licensing and Public Program (Title V) Staff Requirements

PRIVATE CENTERS PUBLIC/STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS (Includes For-Profit and Non-Profit Programs) (Includes Head Start and State Preschools) California Community Care Licensing – requires that The Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires employees complete the following minimum educational that all staff hold a Child Development Permit and experience requirements to be a fully qualified (For info on Permits, see page 10 in this guide) teacher in an infant/toddler/preschool classroom

* To work with infants and toddlers, student must take ECE 230 or 231 as part of or in addition to their 6 curriculum units. ** ECE 237 may be used as a core curriculum course, when it is offered as a 3 unit course that focuses on some aspect of curriculum development For the chart above, the Teacher level and Program Director were chosen to illustrate the difference between the two systems using the job position titles used by Community Care Licensing. Publicly Funded programs have additional position levels with increasing educational and experience requirements as reflected on the California Child Development Permit Matrix on page 10 in this guide. Diablo Valley College has designed our ECE Certificates to meet the educational requirements for the Associate Teacher, Teacher, Master Teacher and Site Supervisor Permit Levels, Each level has both brad and specific course requirements.

We encourage ALL early educators to enter the Child Development Permit system

wherever they are at and to continue to climb the Permit career ladder.

Teacher

Education + Experience 12 ECE units 50 days Including ECE 124 & 130 Plus 6 units

curriculum* selected from: ECE 123, 125, 128, 129, 140, 144, 230*, 237**, 240 241, 249, 250

or the equivalent.

Director

Education + Experience 12 ECE units 15 units +

(listed above) 4 years

Plus 3 units in or AA degree Administration + 2 years, or (ECE 251 or BA degree + ECE 252) 1 year. All experience must be as a teacher under

the supervision of a director.

Teacher

Education + Experience

24 ECE units 175 days

including ECE 124 & 130 & a 3 unit course in curriculum. Addtl. ECE units may be selected from any ECE/Child

Development related Courses, Plus 16 General Ed units (Eng./Soc.Sci./ Humanities & Math or Science)

Director

Education + Experience BA or higher 1 year including: Site Supervisor 24 ECE units Experience (w/core courses) 6 Administration Units and 2

Adult Supervision Units (ECE 251, 252 And 253)

This project is funded by

Early Childhood Education Professional Development Program

The ECE Professional Development Program, with funding from First 5 Contra Costa and the Child Development Training Consortium,

provides support to employed DVC ECE students completing requirements for an Associate Degree in ECE and/or a Child Development Permit.

BENEFITS and SERVICES AVAILABLE

to ECE students employed in Contra Costa County licensed programs for children 0-5 years, at least 15 hours weekly:

Educational Advising

Child Development Permit Assistance

Textbook Loans

ECE-ESL-GE Study Groups

Lost Wages Scholarships for ECE 250

Partial Tuition Reimbursement

Educational Stipends for Academic Support

For more information about eligibility, criteria, or to apply for services, visit the PDP Offices at DVC - ECS Building, offices 201 and 202, or contact:

Sue Handy ECE Professional Development Program Coordinator

DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE - 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 : (925) 925-969-2393 or 2392: shandy@dvc.edu

Diablo Valley College Early Childhood Education Certificates & Degree Program NEW Requirements starting in 2012-2013

Please note: For new or returning students starting Fall of 2012 or later, DVC ECE Certificate and AS Degree requirements have been revised to reflect new statewide ECE Curriculum Alignment standards. The DVC ECE Department has worked hard to align all of our core classes to articulate with coursework completed at other aligned community colleges throughout the state, thereby supporting ease of transfer and completion of degrees and certificates. Check the DVC College Catalog for additional detailed information regarding course descriptions and Certificate and Degree completion.

Associate Teacher Certificate – (meets State Licensing Education Requirements to be a teacher in a private preschool/childcare

program or to be an Associate Teacher in a Publicly Funded Child Development Program)

ECE 123** – Introduction to Curriculum in ECE** 3 units ECE 124 – Child Development and Psychology 3 units ECE 125 – Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education 3 units ECE 130 – Child, Family and Community 3 units 12 units **Beginning Fall 2011, ECE 123- Introduction to Curriculum in ECE, replaced ECE 128- Advanced Curriculum Development, as a core requirement for the Associate Teacher Certificate. Continuous students who started ECE coursework prior to Fall 2011 will retain the option to use ECE 128 to fulfill the Associate Teacher Certificate requirements.

Basic Certificate (surpasses State Licensing Minimum requirements & provides student teaching experience)

ECE 123, 124, 125, 130 plus: 12 units ECE 126 – Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child 3 units ECE 128 – Advanced Curriculum Development in ECE 3 units ECE 144 – Diversity in Early Childhood Education Classrooms 3 units ECE 249 – Observation and Assessment in the Classroom (Please note: ECE 249’s content has been revised and if completed after Spring 2012 will no longer meet supervised field experience

requirements for the CA Child Development Permit) 4 units ECE 250 – Practicum in Early Childhood Education (Supervised Field/Student Teaching Experience) 4 units 29 units Teacher Certificate– (meets State Teacher Permit Educational Requirements to teach in a Public Title V Program)

ECE 123, 124, 125, 126,128, 130, 144, 249, 250 plus: 29 units General Education coursework, chosen from the DVC AA list or the GE Coursework Guide: 16 units (Including at least one each from English, Humanities, Social Sciences & Math or Science) 45 units

Master Teacher Certificate – (meets State Master Teacher Permit Educational Requirements-Title V Programs)

All requirements for the Teacher Certificate plus: 45 units ECE 253 – Adult Supervision in ECE Classrooms 2 units Specialization units in an area of concentration: i.e. Creative Expression, Curriculum, Infant/Toddler 6 units Language/Literature, Science & Math, Sign Language, Special Needs (See catalog for details) 53 units Site Supervisor Certificate–(State Site Supervisor Permit also requires an AA Degree or 60 total units –Title V Programs)

All of the requirements for the Teacher Certificate plus: 45 units ECE 251 – Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Education Programs 3 units ECE 252 – Staff Development and Supervision for Early Childhood Education Programs 3 units ECE 253 – Adult Supervision in the ECE Classroom 2 units 53 units

DVC Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education To earn an Associate Degree, students must complete a minimum of 60 units of degree applicable college coursework with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Please consult the DVC Catalog and the DVC Counseling Center for General Education course advising: Major Requirements: ECE 123,124, 125, 126, 128, 130, 144, 249, 250 29 units General Education and Graduation Requirements: (Catalog Areas I-IV) 18 units Elective Units: (Most may also be used as Specialization units for Master Teacher) 13 units (Recommended: 129,150-155, 230-231, 237, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244) Total 60 units

Early Childhood Education Certificates and Degree Program

NEW Transfer Degree Option starting 2013-2014

The DVC ECE Department is happy to announce the approval of an additional degree option, the AS-T, Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Early Childhood Education. Please read the following for important details about the benefits and requirements of this degree option. The Associate in Science in ECE for transfer is a 60 unit degree program designed to prepare students to transfer to a four year university program to continue their study of child development, human development, and early childhood education for a Bachelor’s degree. Students will be prepared to take upper division courses their first semester after transferring. Typically, students who complete this program will be able to complete their upper division coursework in only two additional years. In addition to preparation for transfer, this degree also prepares students for various careers working directly with children, families and other adults in the early childhood profession. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to apply for the Teacher level of the Child Development Permit from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Students will complete the “CAP 8”, a collection of lower division courses that have been approved by the statewide “Community College Course Alignment Project” and the California State University system for acceptance into upper division programs. These 8 courses cover the following topics: child growth and development, principles and practices in early childhood education, introduction to curriculum, observation and assessment, child/family/community relationships, diversity, health and safety, and a culminating student teaching practicum. The AS in ECE for transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to university or college that is not part of the CSU system, or those students who do not intend to transfer. Some variations in requirements may exist at certain four-year institutions; therefore, students who intend to transfer are advised to refer to the catalog of the prospective transfer institution and consult a DVC counselor for current and accurate advising. In order to earn the AS-T in ECE degree, students must:

1. Complete 60 semester CSU-transferable units including:.

All General Education coursework requirements of the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth Requirements) OR the Inter-segmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

AND

All 8 required ECE Major courses, earning a grade of “C“ or higher. Students may not select a pass/no pass option for courses in the major when transferring to a four year university.

2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for all coursework. Some courses in the major satisfy both major and CSUGE/IGETC general education requirements; however, the units are only counted once toward the 60 unit requirement for an associate’s degree. Major requirements include the following 8 courses:

ECE-123 Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood Education..................................................3 ECE-124 Child Development and Psychology ...................................................................................3 ECE-125 Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education.......................................................3 ECE-126 Health, Safety, and Nutrition of the Young Child................................................................3 ECE-130 Child, Family, and Community ............................................................................................3 ECE-144 Diversity in Early Childhood Education................................................................................3 ECE-249 Observation and Assessment in the Classroom...................................................................4 ECE-250 Practicum in Early Childhood Education..............................................................................4

Total major required units: 26

Early Childhood Education Degree and Certificate Course Sequence Schedule To assist students in planning their schedules, Diablo Valley College has prepared a list of courses we plan to offer each term. This list is subject to change due to fiscal constraints and the availability of staff and/or facilities, but it should help you in your educational planning. By scheduling your classes according to this course sequence guide, you will be able to finish the major requirements in two years or less depending on the number of units you take each term. Core Courses Suggested Year Fall Spring Summer

123-Intro to Curr. 1 X X X

124-Child Dev. 1 X X X

125- Principles of ECE 1 X X X

126-Health, Safety 1 or 2 X X X

128-Adv. Curriculum 1 or 2 X X

130-Child, Fam,Comm 1 X X X

144-Diversity 1 or 2 X X

249-Observation 1 or 2 X X

250-Practicum 1 or 2 X X

Specialized Courses Fall Spring Summer

240-Lang/Lit X

241-Math/Science X

243-Art X Even yrs. only

244-Circle Time X Even yrs. only

230-Inf/Toddler X

231-Inf/Tod App. X Odd yrs. only

251-Administration X

252-Staff Develop. X

253-Adult Supervision X

Sign 280 X X X

Sign 281 X X X

Sign 282 X X

Sign 283 X

Special Edu 101 X X

Special Edu 102 X

Special Edu 103 X

This template is based on the DVC 2015-2016 Catalog Requirements. Catalogs prior to 2014-15 have very different requirements. Transcripts should be attached to verify stated completions. This template makes suggestions to match current program resources and requirements and should be adapted to student’s needs/interests/goals and updated as circumstances change. All Degree Plans and Catalog year rights must be confirmed with the DVC Counseling Department. The ECE Professional Development Program staff can assist in the development of an educational plan that meets your personal, professional and educational goals. For more information, contact the ECE PDP Office. For evaluation of all Associate Degree Educational plans, including information on

catalog year rights, students should consult with the DVC Counseling Department. 9

Education Plan Worksheet: 20___ - 20___

Early Childhood Education Professional Development Program

STUDENT NAME: _____________________________________________________DVC ID#: ________________________ Year DVC Coursework began: ______________Child Dev. Permit Held: _______________________________ expires: ____________ Degree: AA/AS BA/BS MA/MS from:_________________________________________ Foreign Transcript Evaluation: YES / NO / N.A. Qualified for: _________________________________________________Child Development Permit / DVC Certificate / AS Degree

GOAL for the next academic year:

COMPLETED CLASSES toward the goal listed: ECE Major Courses:__________/9_ Total ECE Units:_______ Total GE Units: _______

ECE Major Courses: 123 124 125 126 128 130 144 249 250 (attach equivalent courses list)

ECE Electives:

ECE Specializations: 230 231 240 241

ECE Admin: 251/252

Adult Supervision: 253 Sup.Field Exper: 250

English/Language Math/Science Social Science Humanities

CLASSES NEEDED For ECE Certificate or Child Dev. PERMIT: Level: _______________ ECE Units needed:______ GE Units needed: ______

ECE Core: 123 124 125 126 128 130 144 249 250

ECE Electives:

ECE Specializations: 230 231 240 241

ECE Admin: 251/252

Adult Supervision: 253 Sup.Field Exper: 250

Suggested GE units for Teacher Permit: 16 Total, min. 3 in

each category + 4 more in any cat.

English/Language (Eng. 116+)

Math/Science (HSCI,Ocean101)

Social Science (History, Psych.)

Humanities(Human 105, F.Language)

GE CLASSES NEEDED For AS in ECE (Attach DVC AA/AS Planning Worksheet w/course options )

Electives to complete minimum 60 units: GE Units done:_________ GE Units needed:_______

IA. English Composition 3 Units (Pathway=Eng. 116, 118, 122)

IB. Communications and Analytical Thinking 3 Units (sugg Engl 126, Math 144)

IC. Math Comprehension 3-4 U. (Pathway: Math 75->94->144 or 75->90->120)

II. Natural Sciences 3 Units (suggest Ocean 101)

III. Arts and Humanities 3 Units (suggest His120-121,170-171)

IV. Social Sciences- 3 U. (ECE 124 fulfills this req.)

Major ECE Requirments 29 Units 123 124 125 126 128 130 144 249 250

Additional ECE Units:

GE CLASSES NEEDED For AS-T in ECE(Attach

CSU Breadth or IGETC Worksheet) *Courses listed in D. and

E. can only be used if taken after certain dates, see CSU GE Breath Worksheet

A1. Comm Studies 120 A3. English 126 - if Math 144 was used for AS

B2-3. Life Science w/ lab if Ocean used in AS

B4. Math 144 or

Math 121+ (if Math 120 used for AS Degree)

C1. Arts-3-6 Suggest Film 140, 160

C2. Humanities-3-6 (Suggest adding to previous Hist. course)

D. Social Sciences-6 (ECE 124, 130, 144 meets this*)

E. Lifelong Learning-3 (ECE 124 meets this*)

US Hist./Amer.Ideals: a

pair of History/Pol Sci or Social Science courses: Suggest Hist 120 - 121, or 171 OR Hist 170-171 OR SocSci 120 and Hist 121 or 171

- - - - - - -Suggested Course Plan to meet current Academic goals - to be updated annually or as changes occur: - - - - - - - Semester_________:

Semester_________:

Semester_________:

Semester_________:

Semester_________:

Semester_________:

This matrix was prepared by the Child Development Training Consortium. To obtain a permit application visit our website at www.childdevelopment.org or call (209) 572-6080.

Child Development Permit Matrix - with Alternative Qualification Options Indicated

Permit

Title

Education Requirement (Option 1 for all

permits)

Experience

Requirement (Applies to Option

1 Only)

Alternative Qualifications

(with option numbers indicated)

Authorization Five Year Renewal

Assistant

(Optional)

Option 1: 6 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD)

None Option 2: Accredited

HERO program

(including ROP)

Authorizes the holder to care for and

assist in the development and instruction

of children in a child care and

development program under the

supervision of an Associate Teacher,

Teacher, Master Teacher, Site

Supervisor or Program Director.

105 hours of professional growth*****

Associate

Teacher

Option 1: 12

units ECE/CD

including core

courses**

50 days of 3+

hours per day

within 2 years

Option 2: Child Development

Associate (CDA) Credential.

Authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise an Assistant and an aide.

Must complete 15 additional units toward a Teacher Permit. Must meet Teacher requirements within 10 years.

Teacher Option 1: 24

units ECE/CD

including core

courses** plus

16 General

Education (GE)

units*

175 days of 3+

hours per day

within 4 years

Option 2: AA or higher in ECE/CD or

related field with 3 units supervised field

experience in ECE/CD setting

Authorizes the holder to provide service

in the care, development and instruction

of children in a child care and

development program, and supervise an

Associate Teacher, Assistant and an

aide.

105 hours of

professional

growth*****

Master

Teacher

Option 1: 24

units ECE/CD

including core

courses** plus

16 GE units*

plus 6 specialization units plus 2 adult supervision units

350 days of 3+

hours per day

within 4 years

Option 2: BA or higher (does not have to be in ECE/CD) with 12 units of ECE/CD, plus 3 units supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting

Authorizes the holder to provide service

in the care, development and instruction

of children in a child care and

development program, and supervise a

Teacher, Associate Teacher, Assistant

and an aide. The permit also authorizes

the holder to serve as a coordinator of

curriculum and staff development.

105 hours of professional growth*****

Site Supervisor

Option 1: AA

(or 60 units)

which

includes:

24 ECE/CD

units with core

courses**

plus 6

administration

units plus 2 adult

supervision

units

350 days of 3+

hours per day within

4 years including at

least 100 days of

supervising adults

Option 2: BA or higher (does not have

to be in ECE/CD) with 12 units of

ECE/CD, plus 3 units supervised field

experience in ECE/CD setting; or

Option 3: Admin. credential *** with 12

units of ECE/CD, plus 3 units

supervised field experience in ECE/CD

setting; or

Option 4: Teaching credential**** with

12 units of ECE/CD, plus 3 units

supervised field experience in ECE/CD

setting

Authorizes the holder to supervise a child

care and development program operating

at a single site; provide service in the

care, development, and instruction of

children in a child care and development

program; and serve as a coordinator of

curriculum and staff development.

105 hours of

professional

growth*****

Program

Director

Option 1: BA or

higher (does not

have to be in

ECE/CD)

including:

24 ECE/CD

units with core

courses**

plus 6

administration

units plus 2 adult

supervision

units

One year of

Site Supervisor

experience

Option 2: Admin. credential *** with

12 units of ECE/CD, plus 3 units

supervised field experience in

ECE/CD setting; or

Option 3: Teaching credential**** with

12 units of ECE/CD, plus 3 units

supervised field experience in ECE/CD

setting, plus 6 units administration; or

Option 4: Master’s Degree in

ECE/CD or Child/Human

Development

Authorizes the holder to supervise a child

care and development program

operating in a single site or multiple sites;

provide service in the care, development,

and instruction of children in a child care

and development program; and serve as

coordinator of curriculum and staff

development.

105 hours of professional growth*****

NOTE: All unit requirements listed above are semester units. All course work must be completed with a grade of C or better from a regionally accredited college. Spanish translation is available.

*One course in each of four general education categories, which are degree applicable: English/Language Arts; Math or Science; Social Sciences; Humanities and/or Fine Arts.

**Core courses include child/human growth & development; child/family/community or child and family relations; and programs/curriculum. You must have a minimum of three semester units or four quarter units in each of the core areas.

***Holders of the Administrative Services Credential mayserve as a Site Supervisor or Program Director.

****A valid Multiple Subject or a Single Subject in Home Economics.

*****Professional growth hours must be completed under the guidance of a Professional Growth Advisor. Call (209) 572-6080 for assistance in locating an advisor. Permit Matrix 7-10 7/10

General Education Course Work Guidelines for Certificates and Permits- Effective May 2010 (The following guide to GE Coursework is reprinted from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Permit web page. Courses in the following subjects are acceptable to meet General Education requirements for the DVC Teacher Certificate and the California Child Development Teacher Permit. These courses do not necessarily meet DVC Associate Degree requirements. Please consult with the DVC Counseling Center for assistance to confirm your Associate Degree GE coursework plans.)

Child Development General Education Coursework Guide – (reprinted from the ctc.ca.gov website)

Course work requirements: • All course work must be completed with a grade of “C” or better (“pass”, “credit” and “satisfactory” grades meet this

requirement)

• All course work must be degree-applicable (associate degree or higher) and non-remedial and completed at a regionally-

accredited community or four-year college

English Science Humanities

Business English

Composition

Correspondence

Creative writing

Debate

Drama

English

Forensics

Grammar

Journalism

Language Acquisition

Language Arts

Literature

Play Production

Poetry

Speech

Theater

Writing

Anatomy

Astronomy

Biology

Botany

Chemistry

Cosmology

Earth Science

Ecology

Environmental Science

Evolution

Forestry

Genetics

Geology/Geoscience

Health Science

Meteorology

Nutrition (science-based)

Oceanography

Physical Anthropology

Physical Geography

Physics

Physiology

Thermodynamics

Zoology

Architecture

Art

Art Civilization

Classics

Crafts

Culture

Dance

Design

Ethics

Ethnic Studies

Fine Arts

Foreign Language

Linguistics

Logic

Music

Philosophy

Sign Language

Note: Some courses that fall under

the English area, such as speech,

literature, and theater, may also be

used in the Humanities area but

courses may not be used in both

areas for the same person.

Social Science Mathematics

Anthropology

Criminology

Economics

Ethnic Studies

Geography

Government

Health Education

History

Human Behavior

Human Relations

Human Sexuality

Law

Political Science

Psychology

Sociology

Algebra

Basic/General math

Calculus

Computer Science

Consumer Math

Geometry

Mathematical Analysis

Probability

Statistics

Trigonometry

CL-723a 5/10

Early Childhood Education

Professional Development Program

California Child Development Permit Educational Requirements Course Progress Record Form

_________________________________________ ______________________ Student’s Name DVC ID#

This form can be used to record and evaluate progress towards completion of the educational requirements for all levels of the California Child Development Permit. Completion of courses with a grade of C or better must be verified by official transcript before submitting a Permit Application to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Associate Teacher 12 units ECE including 3 units of Child Development, 3 units of Child, Family, Community, a 3 unit Curriculum course and 3 units in ECE programs/curriculum (125,126,128,129,140,144, 240 etc.) ECE Course# Equiv. Title/Description Units Semester Year College Name

ECE 124 Child Growth & Development 3 ECE 130 Child, Family & Community 3 ECE 123 ECE Curriculum 3 ECE 125 Any ECE Program/Curriculum 3

Teacher Permit In addition to the 12 units needed for the Associate Teacher Permit, 12 more units of ECE courses and 16 units of General Education Units are required. ECE Course# Title/Description Units Semester Year College Name

General Education Requirements 16 units from the DVC A.A/A.S. GE or CSU GE Breadth Required Courses Lists that include at least one 3 unit course in each of the following four subject areas. Previous non-DVC college GE coursework may also be used. GE Course #’s Title/Description Units Semester Year College Name_______ English/Lang. (includes English 116 and above, Communication Studies)

Math/Science (Math 110 and above, any Natural Science, Health Science 124 or 170)

Social Sciences (includes Psychology, History, Sociology, Political Science)

Humanities/Fine Arts (includes Humanities, Art, Drama, Foreign Language, Broadcast Arts, Music, Philosphy)

California Child Development Permit Educational Requirements Course Progress Record Form, Continued

Master Teacher Permit In addition to all the requirements for the Teacher Permit, 6 specialization units and 2 adult supervision units are required. Specialization examples include Infant/Toddler, Special Needs, Curriculum etc. Identified ECE Specialization Topic:__________________________________________

Spec. Course# Title/Description Units Semester Year College

Adult Super. # Title/Description Units Semester Year College ECE 253 Adult Supervision in ECE 2

OR: Alternative Qualifications: B.A. Degree with 12 units ECE + 3 units Supervised Field Exp.

B.A. Degree Total Units Date Completed College Yes/No ________ ___________ ________________________ Field Exp.# Title/Description Units Semester Year College ECE 250 Practicum in ECE

Site Supervisor Permit In addition to all the requirements for the Teacher Permit, an A.A. Degree or 60 total College units including 6 Administration units and 2 Adult Supervision Units.

A.A. Degree Total Units Date Completed College Yes/No _______ ___________ ________________________

Admin. Course# Title/Description Units Semester Year College ECE 251 Administration in ECE 3 ECE 252 Staff Development 3

Adult Super.# Title/Description Units Semester Year College ECE 253 Adult Supervision in ECE 2-3

OR:Alternative Qualifications: Same as Master Teacher: Complete section above.

Program Director Permit In addition to all the qualifications for Site Supervisor, a B.A. degree in any subject is required. B.A. Degree Date Completed College Yes/No __________ ________________

OR: Alternative Qualifications: Master’s Degree in ECE or Child/Human Development. M.A. Degree Date Completed College Yes/No ___________ _________________

Experience Requirement for All Permit Levels: (Alternative Qualifications require no experience)

Associate Teacher Teacher Master Teacher Site Supervisor Prog. Director

50 3hr. days

within 2 yrs. 175 3 hr. days

within 4 yrs. 350 3hr.days within 4 yrs.

350 3hr.days+ 100 days sup.

S.S. status+

1 yr. Superv. Exper.

Permit Level Qualification based on transcript/experience evaluation:______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

ECE/Child Development Course Comparison - Contra Costa Community College District (For use in meeting Child Development Permit and Title 22 Licensing Educational Requirements)

**These course comparisons do not reflect exact course equivalency agreements between the colleges for use in meeting Degree or Certificate requirements: please consult each college for this information.

Courses Diablo Valley College

(ECE) Contra Costa College

(ECHD) Los Medanos College

(CHDEV)

Principles and Practices (DSS III)

125 120 1

Observation/Assessment (DSS III)

249 109 11

Child Growth & Dev. (DSS I)

124 121 10

Child, Family, Community (DSS II)

130 220 20

Introduction to Curriculum (DSS III)

123

124 62

Behavior/Guidance (DSS III)

129 119 (2) 22-23

Sup.Field Exp. Practicum (DSS III)

250 290 90

Staff Dev. & Supervision (DSS VI)

252 222 96

Program Administration (DSS VI)

251 223 95

Adult Supervision- (Mentor Teacher)

253 291 92

Health, Safety, Nutrition (DSS VII)

126 133 65

Diversity/Multicultural Curriculum in ECE(DSS III)

144 144 50

Infant/Toddler Care (DSS IV)

230,231 150,152 40,41

Language/Literacy 240

60 (2)

Science/Math for ECE (DSS III)

241 35 (2)

DVC EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ECE-123 Introduction to Curriculum in ECE - 3 units • Pre-requisite: ECE 124 or equivalent (may be taken con-currently) Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent • Note: meets the State Department of Social Services Licensing requirement for DSS III Program and Curriculum Development

This course presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for young children from birth to age 6. Students will examine a teacher’s role in supporting development and fostering the joy of learning for all young children using observation strategies emphasizing the essential role of play. An overview of content areas will include but not be limited to: language and literacy, social and emotional learning, sensory learning, art and creativity, math and science. CSU

ECE-124 Child Development and Psychology - 3 units • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent • Note: meets the State Department of Social Services Licensing requirement for DSS I Child/Human Growth and Development.

This course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is on the principal theories and research methodologies supporting the understanding of child development. CSU, UC

ECE-125 Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education - 3 units • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent • Note: meets the State Department of Social Services licensing requirement for DSS III, Program and Curriculum Development.

An examination of the principles of developmentally appropriate practices as applied to early childhood education settings. This course includes history and philosophy of early childhood education, the ethics of professional practices, and orientation to careers working with children. Emphasis is placed on types of programs, learning environments, the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies supporting the development of all children. CSU

ECE-126 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child - 3 units • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent • Note: meets the State Department of Social Services licensing requirement for DSS VII, Health and Safety.

Introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures and early childhood curriculum related to child health safety and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health and safety for both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. Focus on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program development for all children. CSU

ECE-128 Advanced Curriculum Development in ECE - 3 units • Co-requisite: ECE 124 or equivalent (may be taken prior to enrollment in ECE 128) • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent • Note: meets the State Department of Social Services licensing requirement for DSS III, Program and Curriculum Development.

This course will focus on new trends, approaches and techniques in early childhood education curriculum. It will acquaint students with various curriculum approaches and give them practice in applying such approaches in an ECE program. CSU

ECE-129 Dealing with Difficult/Aggressive Children - 3 units • Co-requisite: ECE 124 or equivalent (may be taken prior to enrollment in ECE 129) • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent • Note: meets the State Department of Social Services licensing requirement for DSS III Program and Curriculum Development.

This course is designed to examine the reasons for children’s difficult and aggressive behaviors. Strategies for prevention and intervention in the classroom and home will be studied. CSU

ECE-130 Child, Family, and Community - 3 units • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent • Note: meets the State Department of Social Services licensing requirements for DSS II, Child, Family, and Community.

An introduction to the issues involved in early childhood education related to the entire learning environment of a child with emphasis on the family and community. Examination of the impact of family systems and culture on children’s development will occur. Study of community and society as it impacts the family and the child with an introduction to community resources available to support contemporary family life. CSU

ECE-140 Creative Activities for Young Children - 3 units • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent • Note: meets the Department of the Social Services licensing for DSS III Program and Curriculum Development.

A hands-on broad scope curriculum course which covers many of the major components of quality programs for children. The focus is on “Developmentally Appropriate Practice” in various content areas such as art, science, literature, storytelling, dramatic play, puppetry, literacy, music, outdoor environments and circle time. CSU

DVC EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ECE-144 Diversity in Early Childhood Education Classrooms - 3 units • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent • Note: meets the State Department of Social Services licensing requirements for DSS III, Program and Curriculum Development.

This course examines biases regarding race, gender, culture, disability, class and age in order to prepare students to work within diverse classrooms and communities. Through this examination students gain knowledge of experiences and perspectives other than their own, therefore, increasing tolerance, respect for, and interaction among people from diverse populations. CSU

ECE-150-155 Topics in Child Development - 1-3 units • Note: TB clearance required for any laboratory work. Participation in Developmental Children’s Center laboratory School from 3 to 6 hours

per week is required for 2 or 3 units. One unit: 18 Hours Lecture only. Two units: lecture plus three laboratory hours per week. Three units: lecture plus six laboratory hours per week. Required of parents whose children are enrolled in DVC Children’s Center.

A supplemental course in child development to provide a study of current concepts and problems in child development related subjects. Specific topics will be announced in the schedule of courses. CSU

ECE-220 Programs for the School Age Child - 3 units • Prerequisite: ECE 124 • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent

An overview of the developmental tasks and needs of the child between the ages of six and twelve. Fundamentals of planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for the school-aged child. Special consideration will be given to working with schools, community, and parents. CSU

ECE-230 Infant and Toddler Care - 3 units • Prerequisite: ECE 124 or equivalent • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent • Note: meets the State Department of Social Services licensing requirement for DSS IV, Infant Care and Development.

Review of the developmental issues of infants and toddlers. Study of the basic components of developmentally appropriate infant-toddler curriculum including development, care-giving environments, care-giver response and collaboration with families. Observations of infants and toddlers, learning environments, and care-giving strategies will be included. CSU

ECE-231 Infant and Toddlers: Issues and Application - 3 units • Prerequisite: ECE 230 or equivalent • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122

This course is designed to review current infant and toddler child development issues and to discuss current developmental topics that impact infant/toddler care. CSU

ECE-237 Early Childhood Education: Current Theory, Research and Implementation-.5-3 unit • May be repeated three times • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent • Note: meets the State Department of Social Services licensing requirement for DSS III, Program and Curriculum Development, if taken for 3

units, and the course is a curriculum course. A supplemental course in child development to provide a study of current concepts and problems in the major theories of child development including their philosophical bases, their techniques and their materials and related subdivisions. Specific topics will be announced in the schedule. CSU

ECE-240 Language, Literacy and Literature for the Young Child - 3 units • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent

An introduction to young children’s literature, emergent literacy and to the development of speech and language during infancy and early childhood. Students will explore teaching techniques, which promote language, literacy and literature for the young child. Approaches to reading books, storytelling, story writing, etc. will be introduced and practiced. CSU

ECE-241 Science and Mathematics for Early Childhood Education - 3 units • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 • Note: meets the State Department of Social Services licensing requirement for DSS III

Survey of the materials in science, nature, and mathematics fields suitable to teach young children. Training in materials, techniques, demonstrations and experiments which enable the teacher to arrange a learning environment. Special focus on concept-based, inquiry-oriented approaches. CSU

ECE-242 Music for the Young Child - 1 unit • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent •Note: meets the State Department of Social Services licensing requirement for DSS III

Exploration of media and techniques which enable the teacher to plan, conduct, and evaluate music and movement activities for the young child. Experiences in the integration of music, movement, and language as related to conceptual and sensory motor development. CSU

DVC EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ECE-243 Creative Art for the Young Child - 1 unit • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent •Note: meets the State Licensing requirement for DSS III, Program and Curriculum

A study of the developmental stages of children’s artistic expression. Includes an exploration of creative art activities along with developing and implementing a creative arts curriculum for the young child. CSU

ECE-244 Circle Time Activities - 1 unit This course is designed to present the value of circle or group time for young children. Written materials, demonstrations, lecture and discussions, and sharing of student experiences are utilized to teach practical and theoretical application of songs, stories, games, finger plays and other circle time activities. CSU

ECE-249 Observation and Assessment in the Classroom - 4 units • 54 hours lecture/54 hours lab per term •Prerequisite: ECE 124 or equivalent; Co-requisite: ECE 125 or equiv.(may be taken previously) • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent •Note: TB clearance for students participating in laboratory work required

Meets the State Department of Social Services licensing requirement for DSS III, Program and Curriculum Development. This course focuses on the appropriate use of assessment and observation strategies to document development, growth, play and learning in early childhood education settings. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to apply a variety of observation methodologies including child portfolios, recording strategies, rating systems and multiple assessment tools. Within the context of the DVC Children’s Center or an approved mentor site, students will explore the connections between developmental theory and practical usage of reflective observation. CSU

ECE-250 Practicum in Early Childhood Education - 4 units • 36 hours lecture/108 hours laboratory by arrangement per term •Prerequisite: ECE 123, 124, 125 and 249 or equivalents • Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent • Note: required TB clearance for students participating in laboratory work. Meets the State department of Social Services licensing requirement for DSS III, Program and Curriculum Development.

A supervised practicum study of developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment; and knowledge of curriculum content areas will be emphasized. Student teachers design, implement and evaluate learning activities and environments. Focus is on reflective teaching and developing in-depth curriculum projects based on on-going observations of children. CSU

ECE-251 Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood Education Programs-3 units • Prerequisite: ECE 124 or equivalent •Note: meets the State Licensing requirement for DSS VI, Supervision and Administration.

Provides study and understanding of administrative procedures and principles of supervision, management, and evaluation used in early childhood programs, with focus on practical application of theory. CSU

ECE-252 Staff Development and Supervision for Early Childhood Programs - 3 units • Recommended: ECE 251; eligibility for ENGL 122 • Note: meets the State Licensing requirement for DSS VI, Supervision and Administration.

This course examines supervisory theory, organizational dynamics, and staff development as they relate to early childhood education. Focus is on the human relations aspects of successful administration, and on the development of supervisory styles and management techniques to promote staff motivation and teacher effectiveness. CSU

ECE-253 Adult Supervision in Early Childhood Classrooms - 2 units • Recommended: ECE 124, 125, 130 and 250 or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent

This course is a study of the methods and principles of supervising student teachers, assistant teachers, parents and volunteers in early childhood education/development classrooms. Emphasis is on the role of classroom teachers who function as mentors to new teachers while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents, and other staff. CSU

ECE-269 Introduction to Young Children with Special Needs - 3 units Theory, methods and materials to understand and work with young children with special needs. Examination of legal mandates, service delivery models and various disabling conditions. Identification and assessment for program planning will be addressed. CSU

Early Childhood Education Professional Development Program

Useful Links:

Diablo Valley College www.dvc.edu/org/departments/ece ECE Department and College Information and links to all Student Services For Scholarship and Transfer Guidance, go to www.dvc.edu/scholarship or www.dvc.edu/transfer

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Permit Processing Info www.ctc.ca.gov Contra Costa First 5 Families & Children Commission ECE Professional Development Program www.firstfivecc.org Contra Costa Child Care Council Resources, Training and Supports for Providers www.cocokids.org Child Development Training Consortium Tuition Help, Permits & Online Training Portal www.childdevelopment.org California Early Childhood Mentor Program Become a mentor to beginning teachers! www.ecementor.org

For copies or more information about the contents of this booklet, please contact Sue Handy at 925-969-2393 or shandy@dvc.edu

Students needing to complete a specific course

to meet DVC requirements can often use an equivalent course at an aligned CAP College.

Some courses at CAP Colleges are available in an online format.

These courses are listed on the “Training Portal” web page of the California Child Development Training Consortium at

www.childdevelopment.org

Please contact the DVC ECE Professional Development Office at 925-969-2393

to confirm your course choices.