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What
is ROP at Foothills Adult Education?
The Regional Occupational Program (ROP)
offers a wide variety of career classes for anyone 16 years or older in
the county. These classes are intended for anyone seeking a new
career, a focus, or upgrading of current skills in the Child Development
profession at Foothills Adult Education Center.
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What
is so special about this program? (Jeri please complete)
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Students
can receive college articulated credit |
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Authentic
"hands on" experience with infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers |
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Employment
Experience |
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Recognized
as a model program for California
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Why
should I enroll in this program?
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New
Job Skills
The ROP offers to anyone, 16 years of age older, free or low cost
job training in child development certification. To ensure
the best possible instruction, every effort is made to emulate
working conditions found in private industry within the classroom
setting. The center has partnered with local businesses for
students to gain experience by providing non-paid, on-the-job
training.
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Qualified
Teachers
Our teachers are not only properly credentialed to
teach but also have many years of job related experience into the
classroom. |
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Why should I choose this field?
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The increasing demand for teachers of young children due to
population growth and changes in California's educational system. |
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The study of human development allows you to see learning take
place; young children are acquiring knowledge in everything they
do. |
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You can earn credits to begin working with young children in a
short time, or use courses as a link to a teaching credential or
other work with children. |
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To become a successful parent! |
Program benefits include:
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New Job Skills |
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Qualified teachers |
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Certificate of completion |
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High school and college credit |
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Job search assistance |
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Terms to know:
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A child development center offers care and/or early learning to
young children and is licensed by the State of California. It may
also be called a preschool, day care or child care center. |
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A "private" center is licensed under Title 22
regulations and administered by non-profit (churches, for example)
or for-profit organizations. Here, parents usually pay a fee for
services. Rules regarding teacher-child ratio and staff
qualifications are usually less restrictive than in... |
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"Public" centers, whose funding comes from the state;
here, parents pay sliding scale or no fees. Title 5 regulations
require more advanced educational levels of the staff, among other
differences. |
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Examples
of required courses
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The core - Most private centers will require teachers to complete at
least 12 units of before employment. CD 125 (Child Family &
Community) is required by the licensing agency; Child Development. |
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The CD Certificate - students can earn the certificate which
can enhance employment possibilities. |
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The Child Development Permit is required for teachers in
state-funded centers. While it has many levels, the most common goal
is the teacher level, for which 40 units must be earned, and combined
with hours of experience in a licensed early childhood setting. |
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What is so special about
this program? (Jeri - complete these)
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Students
can receive college articulated credit, |
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Authentic
"hands on" experience with infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers, |
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Employment
experience, |
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Recognized
as a model program for California, |
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What
else do I need to know?
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Qualified Teachers - Our
teachers are not only properly credentialed to teach but also have many
years of experience in jobs related to their ROP class. |
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Certificate of Completion - The
ROP Certificate of Completion is your diploma for successfully completing
your job training. |
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Career Counseling -
College have a career center guidance staff person. These centers are
designed to assist you in making decisions about your future. Through
activities in the career center or counseling office you may discover what
jobs best match your interest and abilities. |
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