EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Site: Alpha Park; KinderCare/Highland Heights; Fairmount Preschool/Beachwood
Two year program

Early Childhood Education prepares students for careers with the young child. From teaching and day care positions to social work and working with special needs children - it all begins in early childhood education. High school students teach and care for young children in pre-school and elementary school settings.
The first year stresses basic skills needed to
work with children. Music, art, storytelling, along with safety and guidance skills are included. Second year students expand on-the-job experiences with infants through school-aged children. Students also have opportunities to work with special-needs children. Completion of this program articulates directly into a Child Development associate credential and/or an associate degree in Early Childhood Education. Students could also pursue a four year degree in early childhood education or another field related to child development.

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TEACHING PROFESSIONS

Site: Ursuline College
One year Senior program

Students explore the teaching profession by identifying career options for teachers, skills required for teaching and characteristics that promote an effective learning environment. Students also analyze teaching/learning concepts and strategies for effective teaching techniques, and learn teacher planning and classroom management. Students must provide own transportation to student teaching locations.