Course: Child Care Services II

Instructor Information: Materials Needed: Jessica Kondik 3-ring binder 270-692-6066 ext.302 5 tab dividers E-mail: [email protected] Paper Pencils Pens

Description of Course: Child Development Services II is a continuation of Child Development Services I and is designed for students who wish to train for supervisory level positions or those wishing to further their education at the post-secondary level in the area of early childhood. Students gain in-depth work experiences in a variety of early childhood settings. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

Content (Learning Objectives): Unit 1: Professional Development and Professionalism 1. Determine career opportunities in early childhood programs. 2. Utilize opportunities to obtain industry certifications and/or credentials such as the early childhood. 3. Career major certificate, the orientation of early child care professionals, CCCC and CDA. 4. Identify professional organization in early childhood. 5. Describe qualities possessed by an early child care professional and conduct a self-assessment related to the professional role. Unit 2: Child Growth and Development 1. Demonstrate skills in caring for young children in a variety of childhood settings. 2. Demonstrate positive guidance techniques when working with children. Unit 3: Health, Safety and Nutrition 1. Describe the symptoms and reporting requirements of common childhood diseases. 2. Create and evaluate daily menus for young children based on state regulations. 3. Identify the signs of child abuse and neglect, local reporting procedures, and state statues related to suspected child abuse and neglect. 4. Explain general health and safety precautions and procedures for children. Unit 4: Learning Environments and Curriculum 1. Review daily schedules for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. 2. Evaluate arrangement and furniture in a child development center for the health, safety and education of young children. 3. Document goal statements and activities for creating and maintaining a safe, health, and learning environment that enhance growth and development. 4. Develop and implement age-appropriate and effective classroom lesson plans, incorporating the Kentucky Early Childhood standards. 5. Utilize Kentucky’s school readiness indicators when planning and creating activities with pre-K children. 6. Create and implement art, music, language arts, math, and science activities for young children. Unit 5: Child Assessment 1. Identify the types of records and observation tools to assess children’s growth and development. 2. Assess the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social milestones of children in early childhood settings. 3. Utilize Kentucky’s school readiness indicators when evaluating young children. Unit 6: Program Management and Evaluation 1. Identify the legal requirements in operating an early childhood center. 2. Utilize and apply the ITERS/ECERS rating systems and subscales to identify characteristics of quality child care programs. 3. Utilize and apply the CLASS assessment scoring system for preschool and Heat Start programs. Unit 7: Family and Community Partnerships 1. Identify local community service agencies that assist families including children with social needs and family counseling. 2. Describe appropriate strategies and techniques for collaboration with families and colleagues. 3. Explore methods of effective communication with parents and guardians of children. Unit 8: Employability Skills 1. Practice completing and reviewing job applications. 2. Update resume, cover letter, and follow-up letter. 3. Identify the traits and behaviors of a worker with a positive work ethic. 4. Plan and implement an early childhood education portfolio based on CCCC and/or CDA criteria. 5. Practice skills needed for job interviewing.

Grading Policies: Your grade for this class will consist of the following: 1. Final Exam is 20% of your overall grade. It is cumulative, 100 multiple choice and 1 essay question. 2. Class learning objectives count for 70% of your overall grade. You will see an attached list of all the learning objectives broke down for each unit. Each learning objective is worth 3 points. 3= Mastery, 2= Partial Mastery, 1= Non Mastery. Determination of your mastery will take place during unit test. Portions of test may be retaken. However, all assignments for that unit must be completed before a portion of that unit test may be retaken. 3. Assignments count for 10% of your grade. These will include quick starts, homework, class work, etc. You must have all assignments complete for a unit in order to retake portions of the test from that unit. You will be keeping a binder with all assignments/task.

ABSENCES: You are responsible for getting your missed work. All notes, assignments, etc. are on the school website. Please use this website to make up work. Site based policy on absences will be enforced.

Class Procedures:  Leaving Class: You are only allowed to leave class due to an emergency (throwing up). Do not ask for any other reason. You have plenty of time between classes, use your time wisely.  Turning in assignment: Turn assignments into the appropriate tray next to the door.  Sharpening pencil: At anytime during the class, you may get up to sharpen your pencil. Be respectful of other class members. Do not talk to anyone while doing so.  Garbage: Do not get up during class to throw away garbage unless told to do so. Keep garbage at desk, and throw away at end of class.

Classroom Guidelines: 1. Be present 2. Be prepared 3. Be respectful 4. Clean up before leaving 5. No personal grooming, food, or drinking during class time. 6. Stay at assigned seat or area until the bell rings. 7. Work cooperatively with others in classroom. 8. Follow other school guidelines.

Consequences: Consequences will be determined based on the severity of the infraction and the number of times it has occurred. Consequences may include but are not limited to: last to leave class, writing, referral, call home, removal from labs, plan of action, office visit.

I understand the expectation and guidelines for this Child Development Class.

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As guardian of the above student, I understand the expectations and guidelines for the Child Development class in which my student is enrolled.

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