The Vermont Child Care Industry & Careers Council
Current Course Offerings

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

CLASSES START THE WEEK OF JANUARY 25, 2010

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Infant and Toddler Development and Care
(Vermont State Colleges' Course # PSY 2020)

This course explores processes of human development from conception through 36 months of age.  Emphasis is on the physical, emotional, social, language and intellectual growth of infants and toddlers.  Topics include:  developmental theories and research, assessment tools, inclusion, and design of curriculum for infants and toddlers.  This course is specifically designed for the early childhood setting, so students will have many opportunities to learn skills that can be applied directly to the workplace with young children.

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) 6:15-9:15 January 28-May 6, 2010             Instructor: Erica Green

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.

Offered in St. Albans (Monday nights) 6-9pm--January 25-May 3, 2010; Instructor: LouAnn Beninati
Offered in Rutland (Monday nights) 6-9pm--January 25-May 3, 2010; Instructor: Rebecca Webb

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.

Students who have not taken an online class MUST take the free workshop offered at CCV prior to class starting

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