Program Overview
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Cañada College's Early Childhood Education Certificate Program is aligned with the
Child Development Permit regulations. The Permit has been approved by the California
Department of Education and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for child care
and development centers operating under Title 5 (publicly subsidized).
The Child Development Permit emphasizes professional development and will eventually
impact the entire Early Childhood Education field. The career lattice approach acknowledges
the importance of many entry points into the profession. The Child Development Permit
has taken the place of the Emergency Children's Center Instructional Permit, the Children's
Center Supervision Permit, and the Life Children's Center Supervision Permit.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION WITHIN THE EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM APPLICABLE
TO THE MASTER TEACHER PERMIT
In accordance with the guidelines established by the Child Development Permit for
the Master Teacher, Cañada College's Education and Human Development Program has created
several "specializations." "Administration" is not considered a specialization. Six
semester units in specific areas define a specialization. These focus areas can be
useful to students when seeking work advancement or career development options.
Infant/Toddler Care
ECE. 223 Infant and Toddler Development 3
ECE. 225 Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers 3
Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: Children with Special Needs
ECE. 260 Children with Special Needs 3
ECE. 263 Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs 3
COURSES WITHIN THE EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOMENT PROGRAM APPLICABLE TO THE SITE SUPERVISOR
AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR PERMITS
ECE. 240 Administration I: Business/Legal 3
ECE. 241 Administration II: Personnel and Leadership 3
ECE. 242 Adult Supervision and Mentoring 2