This vocational training program prepares future early childhood workers and educators to work with children with disabilities and special needs in public and private early intervention, special education and educational settings that serve typical and atypical developing young children and their families. Students are taught practical skills in early intervention and early childhood special education from a culturally responsive perspective. Students learn to integrate early intervention/ special education practices and apply them to teaching young children with special needs. Certificate requirements include student participation in field experiences with community-based, inclusive educational programs.

The Certificate of AchievementAdvancement prepares students for two career paths: early intervention assistant and early childhood teacher. It is the equivalent of the Teacher level permit on the California Child Development Matrix. The Teacher level permit also requires 24 quarter units (the equivalent of 16-semester units) of General Education courses.

Resultados de aprendizaje del programa

Al finalizar, los estudiantes serán capaces de:

- Demonstrate the ability to work in a variety of settings with children and families with a commitment to uphold ethical standards

- Recognize the importance of community engagement and their role as local, national and global advocates for children, families and the community

- Integrate early intervention/special education practices and their application to teaching young children with special needs

- Demonstrate skills in building relationships with children and families