Teaching Learners with Special Needs Certificate of Achievement

The Teaching Learners with Special Needs Certificate of Achievement is an entry level CTE program. Teaching Learners with Special Needs Certificate of Achievement is the initial level for children with special needs program settings. It serves as an indicator for the student’s academic Child Development Portfolio that they have achieved a level of proficiency to work as an associate teacher in a (private or public) ECE setting. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to utilize a variety of practices and resources to promote individual development, meaningful learning and social cooperation. Also, the student will be able to practice and demonstrate an understanding of how to promote children’s cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and linguistic development by organizing and orchestrating the environment in ways that best facilitate the development and learning of young children. After finishing this certificate, student can apply for their Associate Teacher’s permit that requires 50+ days of three hours and more per day of experience. Lastly, student is required to have a Live Scan and TB test to work with children at a school setting.

 To complete the Teaching Learners with Special Needs Certificate of Achievement, students must complete all the program course requirements. It is recommended that students consult with the Counseling Office to develop a Comprehensive Student Educational Plan.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Enrollment Year	Enrollment Numbers	Completer  Year	Completer Numbers
2023	50	2023	0
2024	55	2024	45
2025	60	2025	50

The that responds to the growing demands of highly skilled early childhood educators. The goal of this program is to prepare students to work successfully as a member of an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting. The objective of the program is for students to obtain employment in the public and private schools, as there is a great demand for preschool teachers that are able to teach children with special needs.

West Los Angeles College’s  Teaching Learners with Special Needs Certificate of Achievement is an entry level CTE program that responds to the growing demands of highly skilled early childhood educators. This program is a workforce preparation program and prepares students to work successfully as a member of an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting. The objective of the program is for students to obtain employment in the public and private schools, as there is a great demand for preschool teachers that can teach children with special needs. 

The Teaching Learners with Special Needs Certificate of Achievement is an entry level CTE program that responds to the growing demands of highly skilled early childhood educators. This program is a workforce preparation program and prepares students  to work successfully as a member of an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting. The objective of the program is for students to obtain employment in the public and private schools, as there is a great demand for preschool teachers that are able to teach children with special needs.

Teaching Learners with Special Needs Certificate of Achievement

CD 30	Infant and Toddler	3	Year 1-Fall
CD 31	Infant Studies II	3	Year 1- Spring
CD 34	Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior	3	Year 1- Fall
CD 44	Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs	3	Year 1-Winter Session
CD 45	Programs for Children with Special Needs	3	Year 1- Spring
CD 172	Introduction to Child Development Careers	1	Year 1-Fall
	TOTAL UNITS	16

 

Child Development/ Early Childhood Education/Education

Child Development/ Early Childhood Education/Education

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