HCC WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS | Certification & Licensure
School Age Child Care:
CDA Capstone: Portfolio, Application, and Exam Prep
Curriculum Gain the skills necessary to work in school-age child care programs. Topics include curriculum planning, age-appropriate materials and methods for working with children ages 6-13. This certification course satis- fies the curriculum half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours of child care training for teachers, directors, and coordinators working with school-age children. You must successfully complete all course requirements to receive a certificate. Aligns with MD Staff Credential levels 2-4. Purchase textbook prior to class. Total: $299 PLC-798-C ONLINE: At your own pace Sep 13–Nov 1 PLC-798-D ONLINE: At your own pace Oct 11–Nov 29 Child Care Administration This course prepares prospective directors to admin- ister and manage a child care center. Topics include state requirements and compliance standards for physical facilities, licensing, insurance, and staffing child care programs. Other topics include recordkeep- ing, bookkeeping, personnel selection, training and managing staff, food services, equipment, materials, and community involvement. This certification course satisfies the MSDE requirement for 45 hours of admin- istrative training for child care center directors. You must successfully complete all course requirements to receive a certificate. Total: $299 PLC-592-D ONLINE: At your own pace Oct 12–Nov 30 Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals This course is designed for child care professionals as an introduction to the basic concepts of develop- ing strong communication skills when working in a child care center. Topics include: speaking, writing, interpersonal communication strategies, and critical techniques with a focus on communication with par- ents and co-workers and communication issues within a typical child care day. Total: $129 PLC-652-D ONLINE: At your own pace Oct 30–Nov 13
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is the most widely recognized national credential in early childhood education (ECE) and is a key stepping stone on this path to career advancement. HCC in partnership with Howard Community College is offer- ing a specific course designed to navigate through the application process with time to create the portfolio and practice for the interview and demonstration. It is the final step in a detailed and thorough certification process. Successful completion of the following cours- es; Child Growth and Development, Infant and Toddler Care OR Preschool Curriculum and Activities & Child Care Administration and 120 hours of professional education covering the CDA’s eight subject areas. Must have 350 hours of work experience working with children in an early childhood setting. Standard refund policy does not apply. No fees refunded as of the first class date. No tuition refunded after the fifth class date. Purchase textbooks and a 2” three-ring binder with page protectors. MSDE Core of Knowledge: 11 hours Professional Development, 5.5 hours Curriculum Planning, 5.5 hours Community Connections. Total: $299 PRC-097-D ONLINE: At your own pace Oct 3–Nov 28
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
This continuing education course is designed for professionals in the education or child care profession. It provides instruction on developmentally appropri- ate practices working with children of all ages and abilities. Topics include national standards, essential components of developmentally appropriate practice, and behavioral strategies to support children’s learn- ing and development. Total: $75 PLC-824-B ONLINE: At your own pace Aug 28–Dec 8
Engaging Children with Remote Learning
Remote learning is here to stay. Now more than ever, teachers and caregivers are engaging children with remote learning, and are tasked with helping parents support learning when working one-on-one with their child outside of the online learning environment. Learn effective methods for engaging children of all ages in various forms of online learning, and supportive strategies for parents. MSDE Core of Knowledge: 2 hrs CD, 1 hr CC, 1 hr CP, 1hr SN. Total: $99 PRC-095-B ONLINE: At your own pace Aug 28–Dec 8
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