12 Unit Child and Family Education Associate Teacher Certificate

This 12-unit Child and Family Education Stackable Certificate program is meticulously crafted to meet Title 22 and 5 guidelines for the California's Child Development Matrix Associate Teacher requirements, providing students with a solid, beginning foundation in child development and family education. Covering essential topics such as child growth, observation, assessment, communication with families, and cultural responsiveness, our program equips students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for success in the field. Courses emphasize hands-on experiences, including classroom observations, family engagement, and community partnerships, our program ensures graduates are well-prepared to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families. With completion of this certificate, students are poised for meaningful careers in Child and Family Education, ready to contribute to the well-being and development of California's young learners and their families. This Certificate Requires 50 days (of at least 3 hours per day) teaching experience supervised by a full-time permitted and/or credentialed teacher in an approved and licensed ECE setting. Experience can be paid and/or volunteer and must be met within the last two years fromthe date of certificate application submission.

Based on Datamart data, it is projected that 450 students will be enrolled and there will be ten completers.

This stackable certificate focuses on four key goals and objectives.

1. Foundational Knowledge: Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of child development and family education, ensuring they grasp essential concepts, theories, and practices in these fields.
2. Practical Skills: Equip students with practical skills in areas such as observation, assessment, communication with families, and cultural responsiveness, enabling them to effectively apply this knowledge in real-world settings.
3. Hands-On Experience: Offer meaningful hands-on experiences, including classroom observations, family engagement activities, and community partnerships, to reinforce theoretical learning and develop practical competencies.
4. Professional Readiness: Prepare graduates to enter the workforce with confidence, armed with the skills and knowledge required to positively impact the lives of children and families in the field of Child and Family Education.

This program is dedicated to nurturing educators who will have a positive and lasting impact on the lives of children and their families in California’s early learning landscape and are driven by a deep commitment to fostering early learning and child development in California which matches with AVC's goals and mission for students. 

This program requires students to complete 12 units of coursework in Child and Family Education courses. Please see the program requirements below.