Early Childhood Education Paraeducator, Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education Paraeducator, Certificate of Achievement
The Early Childhood Education Paraeducator Certificate of Achievement (COA) provides the coursework necessary to meet the requirements for paraprofessional or instructional aide jobs in TK-3rd grade classrooms. Students who complete this COA are exempt from the required Paraeducator assessment normally required when applying for these positions in public school districts. Select courses in this certificate will be stackable into the Early Childhood Studies COA, Early Childhood Studies AS degree, the Early Childhood Education AS-T, and the Elementary Teacher Education - Integrated Programs AA-T.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE R103 | Programs for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE R106 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ECE R108 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ECE R129 | Child Nutrition, Health and Safety | 3 |
| Total Units Required for the Certificate: | 15 | |
To earn a Certificate of Achievement (COA), a student must complete all courses within the certificate with a grade of "C" or better (or "P").
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ECE R103 | Programs for Young Children | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 3 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| ECE R106 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ECE R108 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ECE R129 | Child Nutrition, Health and Safety | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 3 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 15 | |
- Compare and contrast historically and current early childhood education settings, issues, and perspectives.
- Explain how foundational knowledge of child development and learn theories inform pedagogy and interactions in early care and education settings
- Identify the roles, requirements, and responsibilities of early childcare teachers as professional educators
- Analyze and identify regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to health, safety, and nutrition in early care and education settings
- Identify developmental delays and learn to modify activities for children with special needs