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Early Childhood Education

CIP 19.0708

Learning How to Touch The Future

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program prepares students to work with young children in a variety of settings that require an understanding of how children grow, learn and develop. The curriculum is aligned with the National Child Care Association’s core of 15 “Professional abilities.” Field experience and practicum provide opportunities to become involved in actual work with children.

The program also prepares students for pre-certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA). ECE students operate the Tot Stop Preschool, a non-site program that serves as a first school experience for three to five year old children. the student teachers plan, prepare and perform all aspects of this three-day a week program. Early Childhood Education prepares students to enter the workforce or continue their education in career areas related to childcare and guidance.

 

Early Childhood Education

Instructor: Nancy Wolf
Location: Folcroft Campus

Successful Students Need:

College Prep English, Writing skills Algebra l & ll, Biology, Psychology, Creative arts, Active listening, Public speaking, Instructing skills, Social perceptiveness Critical thinking, Learning strategies

Career Opportunities:

  • Pediatric Aide
  • Recreation staff/Camp Counselor
  • Teacher’s Aide

with 4-year college degree and further certification

  • Early Elementary School Teacher (Pre-K-4 cert)
  • Preschool Director
  • Special Education Teacher

with professional degrees: masters, doctorate

  • Curriculum Developer, Education Administrator

Certifications:

  • Child Development Associate (CDA Ready)
  • Infant and Child CPR
  • PA skills Certificate

Advanced Credits:

 

Class Content Area

Skills USA Winners

Congratulations to the students who brought home medals from the SkillsUSA competitions this week! Those who took first place will be representing DCTS at the state competition this April in Hershey.

GOLD

  • Samantha Barrett, Preschool Teaching Assistant
  • Pat Close, Mansonry 

  • Nick D’Agostino, Quiz Bowl Team
  • Vince Giacobello, Quiz Bowl Team
  • Cliff Rainey, Quiz Bowl Team
  • Akili Thomas, Quiz Bowl Team

SILVER

  • James Cleaver, Building Maintenance Technology
  • Nevada Costa and Erin Harty, Esthetics
  • Luciano DiGiacomo, Masonry
  • Sam Thompson, Computer Maintenance Technology 

BRONZE

  • Johnetta Dillon, Technical Computer Applications

 

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FCCLA Fundraisers Help Local Community

Congratulations to DCTS FCCLA (Family, Career & Community Leaders of America) for successful fundraisers.   Students organized a “Pictures with Santa” event which raised $330.00, divided for funeral expenses for families of the two boys who killed recently on Chester Pike. 

The Hat and Mitten Tree provided Delcroft Elementary  with 37 gloves/mittens, 26 hats, 3 scarves, and 11 hat and glove sets for students in need.
 

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