Seminars, guidance and individual evaluation are provided by Early Childhood Faculty. 230 - Strategies in the Helping Professions Strategies in the Helping Professions will prepare students for working with families as an agency representative. Student swill visit agencies, shadow professionals, and complete assignments involving Child Care Center and Child Development Center children and families. Permission from Department Chair, Early Childhood faculty and Child Care Center required to enroll. 1 class hr.
Emphasis is placed on the special needs of young children in all-day care.
The daily program, licensing, finances and budget, nutrition, health and safety, parent involvement, record-keeping, and curriculum components are among the topics to be considered. Emphasis is placed on the observation, recording, planning, and evaluation of activities which enhance the development of normal and special-needs children. Home visits and parent-involvement are included. Students observe, plan, record, and assess outcomes under the supervision of the classroom teacher or agency professional. Early Childhood faculty advisors coordinate placement, weekly seminars and individual evaluation.