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Submitter's Information
Dolores Gallegos
Chair/Professor
Los Angeles
West LA College
CTE Dean
Carmen Dones
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Program Details
Preschool Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement
New Program
Educational Aide (Teacher Assistant) (080200)
08/28/23
The Preschool Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement is an entry level CTE program. The Child Development Preschool Teacher Certificate of Achievement is the initial level for preschool teaching. 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 assess children's behavior through observations and document improvement plans via a written report and apply critical thinking to design and implement academic subjects, and assessment tools to enhance developmentally appropriate learning experiences. 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 Preschool Associate Teacher 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 Year | Enrollment Numbers | Completer Year | Completer Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50 | 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 55 | 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 60 | 2025 | 50 |
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
West Los Angeles College’s Preschool Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement is a 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.
Course Units and Hours
16
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Course Report
West Los Angeles College’s Preschool Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement is a 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.
Preschool Associate Teacher Certificate: Requirement Courses
| Course | Course Description | Unit | Year completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD 1 | Child Growth and Development | 3 | Year 1-Fall |
| CD 2 | Early Childhood: Principles and Practices | 3 | Year 1- Fall |
| CD 11 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 | Year 1-Winter Session |
| CD 7 (formerly 4) ORCD 8 (Formerly 3) | Introduction to Curriculum Early Childhood Education OR Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3 | Year 1-Spring |
| CD 34 | Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior | 3 | Year 1- Spring |
| CD 172 | Introduction to Child Development Careers | 1 | Year 1-Fall |
| TOTAL UNITS | 16 | ||
Required Core Total: 16 units
TOTAL units: 16 units
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Los Angeles Regional Questions
Los Angeles Community College District
West Los Angeles College
Tiffany Miller
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Submission Details
06/29/23 - 09:21 PM
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Dolores Gallegos · 06/29/23
This certificate has been offered in our college, but they are not Certificate of Achievements and are not transcribed. Our Advisory Board has advised us that these certificates should be transcribed to help students secure a job.