Early Childhood Special Education - Davidson County Community College

Early Childhood Special Education from Davidson County Community College is a Campus Associate Special Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Curriculum Description Special Education is a concentration under the curriculum of Early Childhood Associate . This curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Course work includes childhood growth and development, physical/nutritional needs of children, care and guidance of children, and communication skills with parents and children. Students will foster cognitive/language, social/emotional, and creative development of young children. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs. The Special Education program focuses on preparing adults to work in inclusive environments, including public and private early care and preschool settings as well as public and private primary and/or elementary schools. Graduates demonstrate competence in assessing children and implementing appropriate learning experiences for children with exceptionalities, including writing and implementing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Education Plans (IEP). Integration of employability skills such as demonstrating dependable and accountable behavior, working collaboratively with others, and effective time management is designed to ensure that graduates are prepared for successful employment in a variety of settings. Competencies Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate should possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to: 1. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. 2. Use critical thinking skills to assess children's development and identify indicators for typical and/or atypical development. 3. Plan and implement learning experiences appropriate for individual children, including children with exceptionalities. 4. Work collaboratively with a team to write and implement an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and/or Individual Education Plan (IEP). 5. Analyze health and safety concerns and respond appropriately. 6. Perform math tasks required for job resonsibilities. 7. Read, understand, and implement policies and procedures relevant to the work environment. 8. Access and utilize a variety of resources to stay abrease of current best practices. 9. Work collaboratively with others to accomplish shared goals. 10. Model behavior reflective of professional ethics. 11. Appreciate differences in the life experiences, perspectives, and abilties of others. 12. Value personal and professional development. 13. Demonstrate ability to prioritize and manage complex tasks in a timely manner View more details on Davidson County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Special Education courses.