Cosumnes River College Practicum Site ECE 320 & ECE 321

Welcome ECE Students! CRC ECE Students in ECE 320 and ECE 321 complete 103-108 hours of Clinical (Practicum) Experience working with Young Children by working as a Student Teacher for 3.5 hours two days a week (i.e. T/TH Morning (8:00-11:30 AM), Midday (M/W 10:30-2:00 PM), Afternoon (1:00-4:30pm) for a total of 7 hours weekly. Times and Days Vary by classroom placement and are scheduled by instructor with the student.

ECE Practicum FAQs

Please Review the following PRACTICUM GUIDELINES:

GUIDELINES FOR PRACTICUM LAB PLACEMENT

Prerequisites for ECE 320 & ECE 321

Must provide a copy of a negative TB Skin test (tuberculosis skin test) OR TB Clearance Form that is current within 1 year

Must provide proof of Immunizations: Measles & Pertussis

Must sign a Waiver of Influenza Vaccine OR show current proof of Influenza.

Must provide unofficial transcripts from accredited college to verify completion of courses that are not available to the instructor (older coursework and courses outside Los Rios District). Courses taken outside of Los Rios colleges must have course description and go through the substitution waiver process.

FOR ECE 320 ONLY: Co-enrollment verification in ECE 326 must be verified with a copy of your course schedule for the concurrent semester (for those not already completing ECE 326).

ECE 320:Curriculum & Interactions ECE

Completion with grades of C or better of ALL courses:

ECE 312 - Child Development

ECE 300 - Introduction to Principles & Practices in ECE

ECE 326 – Making Learning Visible, Observation Documentation (OR proof of ECE 326 Co-enrollment - Enrolled Same Semester)

ECE 321: Advanced Practicum in ECE

Completion with grades of C or better for ALL courses :

ECE 312 - Child Development

ECE 300 - Introduction to Principles & Practices in ECE

ECE 326 – Making Learning Visible, Observation Documentation

ECE 320 – Curriculum and Interactions in ECE

There are THREE Lab Options

Option 1:

CRC Child Development Center Placement

Most Practicum Students are placed at the Cosumnes River College Child Development Center. The child development center works with the Early Childhood Education Department to provide placement and a qualified mentor teacher for students. ECE Faculty provide oversight and support within the lab setting in addition to the weekly lecture meeting with students. Currently, the CDC offers AM, MIDDAY, and PM placements on Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays during the hours of 7:30AM to 5:00PM.

Option 2:

Community Mentor Placement

Cosumnes River College is part of the Early Childhood Mentor Program and places students in a variety of community settings with Qualified Mentor Teachers whom have been selected into the Mentor Program and are reimbursed for their work with ECE Students. ECE Faculty provide oversight and support within the lab setting in addition to the weekly lecture meeting with students. NOTE: Due to the uniqueness of each Mentor Site, there may be additional expectations of students (i.e. fingerprinting) which are required by the placement site. Days and Hours of placement at Community Mentors vary based on the program hours at each site.

SEE MAP BELOW

Option 3:

Worksite Placement

Sometimes Students may be able to utilize their worksite as their practicum location. The criteria for worksite placement is high and many worksites, despite the quality, do not match the criteria for placement due to the Title 5 requirements and the need to support the course curriculum.

Review the "Worksite Practicum Placement Procedure" document below. You must review all of the Practicum Guidelines (above) to determine if your worksite qualifies. If you determine that your worksite qualifies, you must provide information to the Instructor in order to set up a site visit the week prior to the start of class. Worksite placements may not be approved and therefore the student will be placed at either the CDC or at a Community Mentor Placement.

YOU MUST HAVE A CHILD DEVELOPMENT MASTER TEACHER PERMIT QUALIFIED MENTOR WHO WORKS ALONGSIDE YOU 7-10 HOURS per week.

Online Practicum Orientation

Students should gather all paperwork needed in electronic form (see Practicum Guidelines document above for immunizations needed).

Students will be placed in our course shell within Canvas the Saturday BEFORE class begins.

Students must log into our Canvas course shell by the day of our orientation (listed within the course schedule) and complete the Online Orientation.

YOU WILL BE ASKED TO:

Upload electronic copy of your Measles, Pertussis, TB, and Flu Waiver/Flu Shot paperwork
Provide a copy of your weekly schedule which indicates your other commitments School, Work, etc. and options for lab placement. This must include TWO days (usually M/W or T/TH for at least 3.5 hours during regular business hours (7:30AM-5:00PM).
Complete a Survey which indicates preference of placement option and availability according to your schedule of availability (NOTE: Flexibility is greatly appreciated!)
Provide proof of Corequisite (if needed) and Unofficial Transcripts if your coursework is not recent and from Los Rios District.

THIS FORM IS FOR WORKSITE PLACEMENT (ONLY) STUDENTS WISHING TO USE THEIR WORKPLACE FOR PRACTICUM MUST SUBMIT THIS PAPERWORK BY WEEK 1 FOR CONSIDERATION - EARLIER IS BETTER!

Students MUST first review the information provided on this website on Worksite Placement and ensure that your workplace is:

1. Within 10 Miles of CRC Campus (or approved by your Instructor)

2. Have a Mentor Teacher available to them who has (or qualifies for) a Master Teacher Child Development Permit (through the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing). This will be verified through the Child Development Permit Index and/or equivalent Transcripts.

3. The Mentor Teacher can work alongside the Practicum Student for 3.5 Hours two days a week (consistent days M/W or T/Th) for the entire length of the semester and is available 1-3 additional hours per week to consult with the Student as needed for assignment support, signatures, consultation with faculty, etc.

4. The instructor will perform an initial site visit to ensure the Worksite Setting meets the requirements for the curriculum and requirements of an early childhood practicum including, but not limited to, age of children served, ratios, environment/materials support practicum coursework, licensed program, etc.

WORKSITE APPROVAL IS NOT GUARANTEED AND MAY BE LIMITED BY FACULTY AVAILABILITY.

PRACTICUM PLACEMENT PROCEDURE

WORKSITE PLACEMENT CRITERIA:

The instructor will complete the following form by completing a Worksite Visit early in the semester. Students should review the criteria in advance of scheduling a worksite visit with their instructor to verify that ALL criteria is met.

Worksite_Placement_Criteria_Fall2025

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