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• Child Care: Fundamentals Family Child Care Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47307420

  Provides essential information about establishing a family child care that is in accordance with Wisconsin's State Law.

  New Richmond, Rice Lake

  Fall 2019, Spring 2020

• Child Care: Skills and Strategies for Child Care Teacher Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47307462

  Focuses on skills and strategies for the child care teacher with emphasis on selecting developmentally appropriate activities, planning lessons, and facilitating children's activities. This course meets Wisconsin's requirements for Child Care Teacher. Prerequisite: Introduction to the Child Care Profession.

  Online

  Fall 2019, Spring 2020

• Child Care: Fundamentals Infant & Toddler Care Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47307470

  Provides requirements and practices for entry level childcare providers who are or will work with infants and toddlers. Course fulfills requirements as specified by Wisconsin's State Law. Wisconsin day care regulations require that individuals working with infants and toddlers must complete infant and toddler training within six months of assuming a position.

  Online

  Fall 2019, Spring 2020

• ECE: Foundations of Early Childhood Education Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307148

  This 3-credit course introduces you to the early childhood profession. Course competencies include: explore the concepts of diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias as it relates to early childhood education, investigate the history of early childhood education, examine regulatory requirements for early childhood education programs in WI, summarize types of early childhood education settings, identify the components of a quality early childhood education program, summarize responsibilities of early childhood education professionals, explore early childhood curriculum models and examine the critical role of play as it relates to developmentally appropriate practice.

  Offered Collegewide

  Spring 2020

• ECE: Infant & Toddler Development Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307151

  In this 3-credit course you will study infant and toddler development as it applies to an early childhood education setting. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias perspectives; analyze development of infants and toddlers (conception to thirty-six months); correlate prenatal and postnatal conditions with development; summarize child development theories; analyze the role of heredity and the environment; examine culturally and developmentally appropriate environments for infants and toddlers, examine the role of brain development in early learning (conception through thirty-six months); examine caregiving routines as curriculum; and examine developmental and environmental assessment strategies for infants and toddlers.

  Offered Collegewide

  Spring 2020

• ECE: Curriculum Planning Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307166

  This 3-credit course examines the components of curriculum planning in early childhood education. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives; examine the critical role of play; establish a developmentally appropriate environment; integrate Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) into curriculum; develop activity plans that promote child development and learning; develop curriculum plans that promote child development and learning across all content areas; analyze early childhood curriculum models.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2019

• ECE: Health, Safety, & Nutrition Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307167

  This 3-credit course examines the topics of health, safety, and nutrition within the context of the early childhood educational setting. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives, follow governmental regulations and professional standards as they apply to health, safety, and nutrition, provide a safe early childhood environment, provide a healthy early childhood environment, plan nutritionally sound menus, adhere to child abuse and neglect mandates, apply Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) risk reduction strategies, apply strategies to prevent the occurrence of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), incorporate health, safety, and nutrition concepts into the children's curriculum.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2019

• ECE: Introductory Practicum Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307174

  In this 3-credit practicum course you will learn about and apply the course competencies in an actual early childhood setting. You will explore the standards for quality early childhood education, demonstrate professional behaviors, and meet the requirements for training in the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards. PREREQUISITE: Admission to early Childhood Education/E-CHiLD or E-Connect-Child Care Services or dean approval.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2019

• ECE: Art, Music, & Language Arts Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307178

  This 3-credit course will focus on beginning level curriculum development in the specific content areas of art, music, and language arts. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives; examine the critical role of play as it relates to art, music, and language arts; establish a developmentally appropriate environment for art, music, and language arts; develop activity plans that promote child development and learning; analyze caregiving routines as curriculum; create developmentally appropriate language, literature, and literacy activities; create developmentally appropriate art activities; create developmentally appropriate music and movement activities.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2019

• ECE: Child Development Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307179

  The 3-credit course examines child development within the context of the early childhood education setting. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias perspectives; analyze social, cultural, and economic influences on child development; summarize child development theories; analyze development of children ages three through five; analyze development of children ages five through eight; relate child development research findings to teaching practice; analyze the role of heredity and the environment; examine the role of brain development in early learning (ages 3-8); examine developmental and environmental assessment strategies for children ages 3-8.

  Online

  Fall 2019

• ECE: Children with Differing Abilities Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307187

  This 3-credit course focuses on the child with differing abilities in an early childhood education setting. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias perspectives; promote inclusive programs for young children; apply legal and ethical requirements including, but not limited to, ADA and IDEA; examine the consultation process to embed intervention in natural based settings; differentiate between typical and exceptional development; analyze the differing abilities of children with physical, cognitive, health/medical, communication, and/or behavioral/emotional disorders; identify community and professional resources; interpret an individual educational plan (IEP/IFSP) for children with developmental differences; adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children with developmental differences; examine strategies for cultivating partnerships with families who have children with developmental differences.

  New Richmond, Online, Rice Lake

  Spring 2020

• ECE: Guiding Children's Behavior Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307188

  This 3-credit course examines positive strategies to guide children's behavior in the early childhood education setting. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias perspectives; analyze techniques for and effects of strong relationship-building with children and families; identify positive and proactive guidance principles and techniques to support children; analyze environmental influences on child behavior; identify strategies that support children’s active engagement in the learning environment; identify strategies that proactively teach emotional literacy and regulation techniques; identify strategies that proactively teach friendship skills; identify strategies that proactively teach children calming, relaxation, and problem-solving techniques; utilize observation and assessment techniques to assess and interpret behavior; create a behavior support plan based on a functional behavior assessment; create a guidance philosophy. This course meets the requirements of the "24 hour Wisconsin" Pyramid Model training.

  Offered Collegewide

  Spring 2020

• ECE: Family and Community Relationships Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307195

  In this 3-credit course you will examine the role of relationships with family and community in early childhood education. Course competencies include: implement strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias perspectives when working with families and community; analyze contemporary family patterns and trends; identify strategies to strengthen and support families; explore effective communication strategies; discover strategies for developing respectful and reciprocal relationships with families; analyze strategies to promote family engagement in early childhood education programs; explore a variety of formats for meeting with families in their contexts; advocate for children and families; and explore community resources that provide a range of services for children and families.

  Online

  Fall 2019

• ECE: Practicum 3 Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307197

  In this 3-credit practicum course you will learn about and apply the course competencies in an actual child care setting. The course competencies include: assess children's growth and development; implement the standards for quality early childhood education; integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives; build meaningful curriculum; provide a developmentally appropriate environment; facilitate positive guidance strategies; evaluate one's own professional behaviors and practices; lead caregiving routines as curriculum; utilize positive interpersonal skills with children; utilize positive interpersonal skills with adults. Students must complete or have on file a Staff Health Report – Child Care Provider form (physical form) and current, valid Background Information Disclosure (BID) and Caregiver Background Check (annual Wisconsin and/or Minnesota as applicable) forms, as part of this course. COREQUISITE: 10307192 ECE: Practicum 2.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2019

• ECE: Administering an Early Childhood Education Program Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307198

  This 3-credit course focuses on the administration of an early childhood education program. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives; analyze the components of an ECE facility; design an ECE program; analyze the aspects of personnel supervision; outline financial components of an ECE program; apply laws and regulations related to an ECE facility; advocate for the early childhood profession.

  Online

  Spring 2020

• ECE: Practicum 4 Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307199

  In this final 3-credit practicum course you will demonstrate competence in supporting child development through observation, assessment and implementation of teaching strategies as you work in and learn about and apply the course competencies in an actual early childhood setting. You will demonstrate a high level of skill in fostering relationships with children, families and early childhood professionals, and use skills learned in a lead teacher role to develop a career plan to transition from student to early childhood education professional. PREREQUISITES: 10307174 ECE: Introductory Practicum, 10307175 ECE: Preschool Practicum and 10307177 ECE: Intermediate Practicum.

  Offered Collegewide

  Spring 2020

• ECE: Preschool Credential Capstone Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307180

  The capstone is the last course all students take prior to completing the Preschool Credential. The intent of this capstone course is to cover and revisit some important themes from the prior five courses. The student will synthesize the information and demonstrate mastery of the competencies through the completion of a portfolio. PREREQUISITES: 10307148 ECE: Foundations of Early Childhood Education, 10307167 ECE: Health, Safety, & Nutrition, 10307178 ECE: Art, Music, & Language Arts, 10307179 ECE: Child Development, and 10307188 ECE: Guiding Children’s Behavior.

  Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake

  Fall 2019

• ECE CE: Conference Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47307445

  Designed for Early Childhood Educators and can be used toward professional development under DPI Professional Development Plan (PDP) Process. This class is appropriate for teacher-in-training, new teacher, or seasoned teacher.

  New Richmond

  Fall 2019

• ECE: Literature for Young Children Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307183

  This course will survey the range of literature and materials available to children. Criteria for selection, evaluation and use of these materials will also be explored. Investigations of the major genres of children's literature will allow for a thorough understanding of not only the distinctions of that genre, but also the benefits and considerations of the genre in literacy development and appreciation.

  Online

  Spring 2020

• ECE: Preschool Practicum Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307175

  This course will apply as the capstone course in The Registry Preschool Credential. You will be placed or working in an early childhood setting with 3-5 year old children and create a portfolio that prepares you for The Registry commission. In this course you will be implementing regulations and standards for quality early childhood education, applying knowledge of child development and positive guidance, utilizing observation and assessment techniques, and assessing developmentally appropriate environments for preschoolers. PREREQUISITE: 10307174 ECE: Introductory Practicum. Prerequisite override required for students in Professional Credential for Preschool Teachers (WI).

  Offered Collegewide

  Spring 2020