HUMAN SERVICES: TEACHER ACADEMY

85900 ^CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credits - ECE 170

Designed for students who want to work with children in the future and to develop parenting skills. Social-emotional, physical, intellectual and cognitive development of a child from conception to school-aged including prenatal, newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and childhood. Human development theories, handling discipline, boundary setting, play, fear, stress, health and safety issues concerning children. Other current problems and trends such as child abuse, missing children, special needs children, daycare, pre-school centers, and single-parent parenting and blended families. Careers in child development will be explored.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for the transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form

CHILD HEALTH COREQUISITES (Fall or Spring Semester)

85930 ^CHILD EMERGENCY CARE

GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 0 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

COLLEGE CREDIT: 1 DMACC Credit - ECE 130

COREQUISITE: 3 DMACC Credits - ECE 133 (^Child Health, Safety, & Nutrition)

Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and First Aid according to Iowa DHS requirements for child care providers. Identify health and safety practices for early childhood settings. CPR/First Aid and Universal Precautions certification awarded upon satisfactory completion of assignments.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form

85940 ^CHILD HEALTH, SAFETY, & NUTRITION#

GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credits - ECE 133

COREQUISITE: 1 DMACC Credit - ECE 130 (^Child Emergency Care)

Focuses on evidence-based concepts in the fields of health, safety and nutrition and their relationship to the growth and development of the young child ages birth to eight. Blends current theory with problem-solving, practical applications and assessments. Includes collaboration with families and assesses the role of culture, language and ability on health, safety and nutrition decisions in early childhood settings.

#GRADED COURSE ON INFINITE CAMPUS FOR ALL COREQUISITES & SELECTED IN COURSE REGISTRATION.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for the transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form

85970 ^+EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM 1

COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credits - ECE 158

Focuses on the development, implementation and assessment of appropriate environments and curricula for young children ages three through eight. Students prepare to utilize evidence-based, developmentally appropriate practices in a context of children's family, culture, language and abilities. Emphasis is on understanding children's developmental stages and developing appropriate learning opportunities, interactions and environments to support each child in the following areas: dramatic play, art, music and fine and gross motor play.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form

EARLY CHILDHOOD GUIDANCE COREQUISITES (Fall or Spring Semester)

85980 ^+EARLY CHILDHOOD GUIDANCE#

COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credits - ECE 243

COREQUISITE: 1 DMACC Credit - ECE 343 (Early Childhood Guidance Lab)

Focuses on developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approaches and positive guidance strategies for supporting the development of each child. Emphasizes supportive interactions and developmentally appropriate environments. Uses assessment to analyze and guide behaviors. Studies impact on the family, each child’s culture, language and ability on child guidance.

#GRADED COURSE ON INFINITE CAMPUS FOR ALL COREQUISITES & SELECTED IN COURSE REGISTRATION.

85990 ^+EARLY CHILDHOOD GUIDANCE LAB

COLLEGE CREDIT: 1 DMACC Credit - ECE 343

COREQUISITE: 3 DMACC Credits - ECE 243 (Early Childhood Guidance)

Focuses on effective approaches and positive guidance strategies for supporting the development of all children. Students observe for and utilize strategies taught in ECE 243. Includes 30-hour lab. Criminal background check is required.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form

85910 ^INTRO TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credit - ECE 103

COURSE PREP RECOMMENDATION: CUM 3.0 GPA

This course will give students a historical and philosophical foundation of the field of Early Childhood Education. It will include an overview of assessment and evidence-based practices. The influences of family-centered practice will be addressed as well as the inclusion of culture and language in the field. Early childhood careers will be explored.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form

85920 ^PRACTICUM - TEACHER ACADEMY

GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credit - ECE 281

PREREQUISITE: Accepted into ECE program, 10 ECE credits, or instructor approval. Current CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions,

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Certification, Cleared Criminal Records Check.

Placement in a program for young children and/or families. Emphasis is on the development of competencies necessary for employment in a similar setting. Students complete a minimum of 90 hours in an early childhood setting.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form

85950 ^PSEO FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 Central College Credit - EDUC 110

PREREQUISITE: CUM 3.0 GPA. Exceptions to this prerequisite can be made via a written application process. Applications can be obtained at the Student Services Center.

Presents a broad overview of the field of education, including foundations of American education, roles of teachers and students, history and philosophy and curriculum. Students will complete a 20- hour practicum at the elementary, middle or high school level. Recommended for students who plan to major in education.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form