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

This course is recommended for 10th, 11th and 12th graders due to transportation requirements. 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.

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 is recommended for 10th, 11th and 12th graders due to transportation requirements. 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

85820 ^FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

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

COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credits - EDU 210

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.

Examines American education from a historical, philosophical, and sociological perspective. Challenges and issues in education today will be discussed in the context of school organization, politics, funding, curriculum, professionalism, legal issues, and effective school and teacher characteristics.

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

85890 ^INITIAL EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCE

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

COLLEGE CREDIT: 2 DMACC Credits - EDU 218

PREREQUISITE: ^Foundations of Education - EDU 210

COREQUISITE: ^Electronic Portfolio Development - SDV 164 - 2 DMACC Credits

This course will provide opportunities to enhance understanding of the teaching profession and assist with decisions to pursue a career in education. Time will be spent observing, assisting, and teaching in a classroom with a licensed educator. Various opportunities will exist for interacting with students, learning instructional strategies and collaborating with teachers. Students will gain a greater understanding of the daily expectations of a teacher.

#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 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

85830 ^ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO DEV

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

COLLEGE CREDIT: 2 DMACC Credits - SDV 164

PREREQUISITE: ^Foundations of Education - EDU 210

COREQUISITE: ^Initial Education Filed Experience - EDU 218 - 2 DMACC Credits

Students will receive instruction in creating an electronic portfolio of work. Emphasis will be on selecting artifacts, reflecting on choices, formatting and displaying web-based portfolio for career or college transfer.

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