Courses 
TEACHER/EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (Lecture) *
Lecture/learning laboratory combination to prepare for an Early Childhood Occupation Certificate* and/or community college courses in Early Childhood Education (ECE). Certificate allows you to work as an assistant teacher in preschool programs and you may be eligible for college credit in Early Childhood Education. Placement evaluation is required for this course.
 
Instructor Fee Begin Mtngs Days Time Loc
Lawrie $30 OPEN 34
Please call for current schedule.
 

TEACHER/EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (LAB) *
This course is designed to provide students with a practicum experience in an education setting. Its primary purpose is to broaden the student's understanding of young children through career awareness. The course will utilize planning, presenting and evaluation of age-appropriate activities to reinforce the concepts of child development. Students taking this course must have completed or be enrolled in the School Child Care Worker (Lecture).
 
Instructor Fee Begin mtgs. Days Time Locations to be assigned
Staff NO FEE
By Arrangement
AH, JL, MP, ST, YB, IN,
OV, EV, FH
 
* NOTE: 150 hours of laboratory time to be arranged with instructor. Laboratory classes offered only during the day time at ESUHSD Children Centers. To earn a certificate, students must complete 95 hours of lecture and 150 hours of laboratory time with a grade of A or B in both lecture and lab.
  • Certificate will give student college credit at San Jose City or DeAnza Colleges. 
  • Students are assigned to lab classes for 150 hours at one of the following locations:
Andrew Hill, James Lick, Mt. Pleasant, Santa Teresa, Yerba Buena,
Overfelt, Evergreen, Foothill or Independence Children's Centers.
For more specific information on how to enroll, 
call 928-9341.
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