Education & Training

Receive an overview of the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action. Develop knowledge and skills to ensure good health, nutrition, and safety of children in group care and education programs. Recognize the signs of abuse and neglect, responsibilities for mandated reporting, and available community resources. This course will provide the student an opportunity to apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children in an early learning setting. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development.

A full year introductory class designed to acquaint students with multiple areas of home and family life. Units include: financial and career planning, food & nutrition, child development & baby care, and sewing & apron construction. Students will engage in projects including: keeping a financial record, filling out a job application, cooking (and eating), caring for RealCare electronic baby, and sewing an apron.

If you want to work with children in your future, this is the class for you! Teaching Academy/Careers in Education is a 180-hour course designed to give students the “total teaching experience.” The first 90 hours of instruction take place in a traditional classroom setting. During this time, students complete observations in local elementary, junior, and senior high schools. It is through these observations that students begin to understand the differences in grade levels, development, and teaching styles. At the conclusion of the first 90 hours, students are placed with mentor teachers that match their grade and subject interest. During the second 90 hours they receive the practical, hands-on experience to complement their academic training. Teaching Academy/ Careers in Education is a college level course and offers the opportunity to earn college credit and/or waivers at colleges and universities in Washington State.

Earn a CTE credit by working! Worksite Learning provides students the opportunity to learn in the workplace, while applying skills and knowledge obtained in a qualifying CTE class. Worksite Learning occurs at a qualified worksite outside the classroom in fulfillment of a student’s career and educational plan. There is no class to attend. Students are responsible for securing their own employment at a qualified worksite. By application only.