Early Childhood Education State Short Certificate: Home Visitor & Family Engagement

This Certificate is the second step of the State Stackable Certificates with a specialization in Home Visiting and Family Engagement. The Home Visitor/Family Engagement certificate provides the necessary skills to plan and provide home visits and group activities that promote secure parent-child relationships and support families to provide high-quality early learning experiences that are embedded in everyday routines and experiences.

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Program Requirements

Prerequisites

ECED& 120 - Early Childhood Practicum requires clearance using the Portable Background Check required by the Division of Children Youth and Families and managed by Merit.

Program Core Courses

Total Program Credits: 20

Program Outcomes

Describe developmental milestones from birth to 36 months articulating the influences of individual development, temperament and cultural norms. WSCC I Child Growth & Development 3a, 3c
Articulate a plan that creates reciprocal, culturally sensitive partnerships with families. WSCC IV Family & Community Partnerships. Relationships with Families 3c
Develop an outline for effective home visits that includes awareness of family and home visitor safety. WSCC VIII. Displaying Professionalism in Practice 2b, 2f
Create a plan for effective communication with families to develop shared goals and understanding of school readiness skills. WSCC II Curriculum & Learning Environment 3e
Define Reflective Practice and identify how it might be implemented. WSCC VIII Displaying Professionalism in Practice 3a
Construct a curriculum to be delivered in a home visiting or group socialization model, checking for developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriateness.

Program Notes

Not all classes are offered every quarter. Talk to a faculty adviser.
You have to earn a grade of 2.0 in each required class to apply it to a certificate or degree
Education coursework older than 5 years may not apply. General education credits will be accepted regardless of age.