The Vermont Child Care Industry & Careers Council
Currrent Course Offerings

THE VERMONT CHILD CARE INDUSTRY AND CAREERS COUNCIL
PRESENTS THREE TUITION-FREE COLLEGE COURSES!
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF VERMONT (CCV)

CLASSES START THE WEEK OF MAY 27TH, 2008
PLEASE NOTE:
the summer semester is shorter and therefore, additional classes
have been added to make up the needed time for each 3 credit course
 
ALL CLASSES RUN FROM 6-9:15 PM

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DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUNG CHILD: AGES 3-8
(Vermont State Colleges' Course # PSY 2025)

This course explores processes of human development from 3 to 8 years-of-age. Emphasis is on the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth of the child. Topics include: developmental theories and research, assessment tools, design of and inclusive integrated curriculum, and the concept of transition.
 
Weekly observations of this age group are required.
Great for first time students as well as those with previous experience.
 
Offered in Burlington Thursday nights PLUS Tuesday 7/ 1 and Wednesday 8/ 13
Class starts 5/29 (no class Thursday 7/3)
Instructor: Erica Green
 
Offered in Newport Monday nights PLUS 2 Thursdays 7/10 and 8/ 14
**Class starts June 2**
Instructor: Suzy Remington

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PROGRAM  MANAGEMENT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
(Vermont State Colleges' Course # EDU-2042)

The course is designed to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities of the early childhood program administrator.  Topics will include: philosophy and design, personnel and resource management, and legal and financial considerations.  Students will develop skills and identify resources to better prepare themselves for meeting the challenges faced by early childhood administrators.
 
This is an advanced level class/ Previous college experience is recommended, but not required.
Offered in Morrisville Tuesday nights PLUS 3 Thursdays 5/29, 7/10 and 8/14)
**Class starts 5/27 No class Tuesday 6/24 or 7/1
Instructor: Melissa Riegel-Garret

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LEADERSHIP, MENTORING AND SUPERVISION FOR EARLY EDUCATION PRACTIONERS
(Vermont State Colleges' Course # EDU-2041)

This course focuses on the development of leadership and mentoring by practitioners in early education settings. It provides a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory including goal setting, decision-making, problem solving, delegation, motivation, and performance evaluation. Students will develop a personal philosophy of leadership and become familiar with strategies for mentoring early childhood education professionals.
 
This is an advanced level class/ Previous college experience is recommended, but not required.
Offered in Burlington. Monday nights PLUS 3 Tuesdays 6/3, 7/15, 8/12
**Classes start June 2** (no class held Monday 7/7)
Instructor: Lou Ann Beninati

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS May 8, 2008

 A $50 application fee is required, made payable to VCCICC.

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