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Education & Training

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FEEDER COURSES

Introduction to Education

For grades 9 or 10.

Explore career options in the field of education. Students will learn about early education, elementary education, special education, and secondary education. Related fields in school counseling and administration are also introduced. This is primarily a project based class that incorporates ‘hands-on’ activities, class discussions, presentations and various types of classroom practice. By completing this foundation course, students will have a greater understanding of opportunities available to them in the education field. 

Semester 1/2 Credit

Child Development

For grades 9 or 10.

In this course, students will learn the principles of child growth, development, and behavior. An emphasis will be placed on the cognitive development of a child and sensory and motor skills. Additional topics include childhood diseases, immunizations, theories of development, learning styles, and childcare services evaluation.

Semester 1/2 Credit

PROGRAM COURSES

Level I: Curriculum & Instruction

Students will develop age-appropriate learning experiences and curriculum to engage young children. They will determine curricular goals, create lesson plans, and employ observation and assessment strategies to evaluate children’s growth and development. Application of foundational principles of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to enhance the learner’s application of literacy will be emphasized.

Level I: Observation & Assessment

Students will formally and informally observe young children to determine learners’ growth, personalities and required interventions. They will analyze children’s behavior, record and categorize learner progress, and use observation to diagnose problems. The role of assessment data in developing suitable teaching responses and strategies will be examined. 

PROGRAM COURSES

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Level II: Early Childhood Education Principles

Students will examine the history and philosophy of early childhood education, types of early childhood programs, and the roles, rights and responsibilities of learners and stakeholders in early childhood education. Students will assess developmental appropriate practices; legal, ethical and organizational issues; and the challenge of teaching and caring for young children with diverse needs. Career planning and professionalism will also be emphasized throughout the course. 

Level II: Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child

Students will establish and maintain a physically and emotionally safe and healthful environment for young children. They will learn skills in first aid and CPR, identify signs and symptoms of common health issues and diseases, and develop meal and snack menus appropriate for young children of different ages and stages of development. The effects of nutrients on children’s growth and development will also be emphasized. 

Level II: Capstone

Students apply Education and Training program knowledge and skills in a more comprehensive and authentic way. Capstones are project/problem-based learning opportunities that occur both in and away from school. Under supervision of the school and through partnerships, students combine classroom learning with work experience to benefit themselves and others. These can take the form of mentorship employment, cooperative education, apprenticeships and internships. 

INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS

CPR/First Aid

Become trained in proper protocols to follow for potential emergency situations in school.

Communicable Disease Training

Learn how to prevent, control, and recognize diseases in the early childhood setting.

Child Abuse Awareness Training

Learn prevention strategies and how to recognize signs of abuse and neglect.

ParaPro Assessment

Begin the first step in becoming a classroom paraprofessional (teaching aide) after graduation.

COLLEGE CREDIT

Early Childhood Development

Completion of the course Curriculum & Instruction can award CCP-eligible students 3.0 credit hours in Early Childhood Development (EDU 101), credited through Owens Community College. 

Early Education Principles

Completion of this course can award CCP-eligible students 3.0 credit hours in Introduction to Education (ECE 100), credited through Owens Community College. 

Or, the course can offer 3 semester hours transferable in Ohio with qualifying score of 50 or higher on the End of Course examination through a CTAG.

Health, Safety and Nutrition

Completion of this course can award CCP-eligible students 2.0 credit hours in Child and Youth Health (ECE 216), credited through Owens Community College. 

Or, the course can offer 2 semester hours transferable in Ohio with qualifying score of 65 or higher on the End of Course examination through a CTAG.

OPPORTUNITIES

Junior Year  

Students focus on preschool experiences at area childcare centers. Our onsite center, Northview Preschool, provides students with hands-on lesson planning opportunities and implementation of those plans.

Senior Year

Students assist and support teachers at various elementary and junior high buildings in the district. Eligible students may also opt for paid work-based learning at area childcare centers.