The Early Care and Education program at CV Tech is designed to prepare students for employment in child care occupations. The National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC) accredits the on-site Child Development Center, where students will experience rotations with children six weeks through five years of age. Students in this program will begin their portfolio to earn The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

Occupations

Entry Level Salary Range

Licensure/Certification

CECPD Certifications:
ODCTE Competency Tests:

After completing this program, students who complete the CDA process while working at a child development center may apply for their National Credential.

Resources

Local Program

Early Care Education, OCAS 9480/9489
Courses Hours OCAS
Planning a Safe, Healthy Learning Environment 120
Advancing Children’s Physical and Intellectual Development 120
Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Development 120
Building Productive Relationships with Families 120
Managing an Effective Program 120
Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism 120
Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior 120
Understanding Principles of Child Development 120
Total Hours 960

Suggested Entry Level Skills

Clothing Requirement

Closed-toe shoes required in the Child Development Center kitchen. Clothing should be washable and fit to allow for movement, outdoor activities and sitting on the floor with children.

Instructor and Program Information

I am happy to speak with students/parents (for students under 18) about grades, learning progress, classroom behavior, or any other questions or concerns you may have about my class. Email is the easiest way to contact me; I check email daily and try to respond within 24 hours. You can also call after school (3:15-4:15) to speak to me.

Grading

Grades will be calculated based on the following weighted categories:
25% Assignments 25% Tests/Projects 50% Lab

Instructional Methods

Students are expected to meet the course goals and demonstrate their understanding of specific concepts. Various instructional strategies will be used: lecture, textbooks, digital handouts, hands-on practice with manipulatives, class discussions, Internet tutorials, leadership activities, guest speakers and special projects. Students will work independently and in groups. Assignments require students to use academic skills of reading, writing and math along with technical skills.

Safety

  • Students are required to pass a safety test with a grade of 100%
  • Safe operation of equipment and safe work habits will ensure the personal well being of students
  • Students must wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the task they are doing
  • Report any malfunction of equipment to the instructor immediately
  • Do not move or tamper with equipment; the equipment is set up and arranged in a necessary manner

Substitute

  • Follow all class policies and procedures; comply with substitute requests even if different from normal routine
  • Students will remain in class; no passes out of the room unless a student is requested by the office
  • For safety reasons; some programs may limit access to the shop or lab when there is a substitute
  • Help the substitute in any way you can and be a positive representative of CV Tech

Program Expectations

  • Speak kindly. Good communication with peers and instructors is an important skill. Actions such as gossiping, inappropriate joking, cursing, derogatory remarks, and disruptions are unprofessional and will not be tolerated.

  • Arrive ready. When the bell rings be in assigned seat and in uniform (if required).

  • Time on task. Spend time on task: participate in instructional activities, follow directions, work with peers, etc.

  • Clean. A clean work space is necessary for safety. Every student will clean as they go and clean at the end of the day.

  • Ask for help. It is normal to have questions about difficult sections of learning. Please ask for help by raising your hand to have a section explained again or ask to step into the office if you would like to speak privately.

  • Track progress. Students will use a plan of study to track their progress. Failing to meet deadlines will result in zeros.

  • Break Time. Use your break for personal business (restroom, phone calls, food, drink); you must go to the break area.

  • Cell phones. While cell phones are convenient, they are a distraction to your learning. Please put them on silent and put them in the designated location. Refer to the CVTC Student Handbook for the school policy.

  • Professional behavior. Display professional behavior at all times; this means no horseplay, yelling, etc.

  • Solve problems. If a discipline problem should arise, the steps below will be followed: 1st Incident – Warning and in class student/teacher conference to find a solution to the problem 2nd Incident – Student/teacher conference and parent notification 3rd Incident – Parent/student/teacher conference; conference may include administrator or counselor as needed 4th Incident – Administrator notified and consequence to be determined Severe disruptions or repeated problem behavior will result in removal from class and administrator notification

CV Tech Student Handbook Topics

The instructor will discuss the following topics in the student handbook. The handbook can be accessed at cvtech.edu.

DETAILS

The Early Care and Education program at CV Tech is designed to prepare students for employment in child care occupations. The National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC) accredits the on-site Child Development Center, where students will experience rotations with children six weeks through five years of age. Students in this program will begin their portfolio to earn The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

OCCUPATION

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

CECPD Certifications:

ODCTE Competency Tests:

After completing this program, students who complete the CDA process while working at the child development center may apply for their National Credential.

EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION

CoursesHours
Planning a Safe, Healthy Learning Environment120
Advancing Children’s Physical and Intellectual Development120
Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Development120
Building Productive Relationships with Families120
Managing an Effective Program120
Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism120
Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior120
Understanding Principles of Child Development120
Total Hours960