Education Pathway

Child development courses will be offered at Orestimba High School as dual enrollment courses with UC Merced Extensions, following a quarter system. These are college-level courses, and students are expected to communicate directly with their UC Merced professors. 

Students will gain knowledge in early child development and the foundation to transition into the education pathway. 

Child Development for Education Professionals 

This course introduces you to the world of K-12 education. You'll learn about the current educational system and what it takes to become a teacher. You'll explore your own experiences as a student and how they might connect to a career in education. We'll discuss the importance of creating fair learning opportunities for all students.

Child, Family and Community for Education and Professionals 

Child, Family, and Community courses for Education and Professionals typically cover a wide range of topics related to the social and emotional development of children within their family and community contexts. 

EDUC X031: A New Generation of Teachers I

This course introduces you to the world of K-12 education. You'll learn about the current educational system, explore different teaching roles, and investigate your own interest in becoming an educator. 

EDUC X032: A New Generation of Teachers II

This course provides hands-on experience in an educational setting of your choice. You'll learn to plan and teach lessons to both individuals and groups of students.

You'll gain practical experience by:

• Preparing teaching materials

• Assisting with classroom management

• Observing how different professionals work together to support student learning.