CE Course Schedule
Course Listings as of November 07, 2009 at 5:30pm
Child Care and Development
Attention, preschool teachers and childcare workers: The Austin Community College District offers Continuing Education professional development opportunities that fit in your business schedule.
You can sign up for any class within each series or register for an entire workshop series and receive a $7 discount. Workshops are held at the Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752. Sign up today or call 512.223.7649 for more information.
Registration Information
Payment is due at the time of registration. Please make payment with cash, check, or credit card at any of the ACC Campus Cashier offices within 24 hours after registering for courses. We currently accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Payment must be received within 24 hours to avoid being dropped from class.
Automated telephone registration: 512.407.3087 or toll-free 866.878.7889. Online registration: www.austincc.edu/ce/register
Mail-in payments will be accepted with completed registration form in the form of check or money order.
Note: Sign-up at least one week before the workshop begins to ensure your CEU certificate of completion is ready on the last day of class. A “no show, no call” for a series date will receive a “U” for no credit.
Get college credit for your child care workshops
You can turn your noncredit efforts into credit that will count toward a college degree or technical certification. By earning Continuing Education Units (CEUS) with child development workshops gain 4 college credits for either of the following courses: Child Guidance (CDEC 1419) or Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs (CDEC 1413). Here's how:
1. Attend CE child development workshops at ACC and earn 5 CEUs (50 clock hours).
2. Apply to become an ACC student (ONLINE at www.austincc.edu/apply.
3. Sign up for a Child Care and Development lab course and earn at least a B.
4. Submit your CEU documentation to ACC (CEUs must be awarded within the last three years) and pay a Course Challenge Fee ($10 per credit).
5. Check your college transcript to make sure the credit is applied.
For more information on CEU-to-college-credit opportunities, call Dr. Nira Changwatchai at 512.223.5211.
For more information on CDA (Child Development Associate Credential), Call Amanda Hernandez at 512.223.5023.
CDEC 1007 Best Practices in Child Care for Infants and Toddlers
(8.0 hours/$47.00)
This two-part series focuses on the importance of working with families in order to support children's growth and development. Learn how to build good relationships with families and how to support families with challenges. Series classes include CDEC 3014 and CDEC 3012.
17 97308 Sep 12 - Sep 26 9:00am - 1:00p S HBC 301.0 OH Duncan, Sharon O
CDEC 1008 Best Practices in Child Care for Toddlers and Two's
(8.0 hours/$47.00)
Series provides practical ideas in how to prepare a learning environment for Toddlers and Twos while selecting activities that enhance young children's development and create a fun classroom for children and teachers alike. Series classes include CDEX 3019 and CDEX 3030.
3 97314 Nov 7 - Nov 21 9:00am - 1:00p S HBC 301.0 Staff
CDEC 1012 Needs of Challenging Children
(8.0 hours/$47.00)
Topics address how to support the learning of children with ADHD and sensory integration challenges. Identify basic information about children with ADHD sensory integration problems, how to create an appropriate learning environment and how to address behavioral challenges. Series classes includes CDEC 3070 and CDEX 3056
1 97311 Oct 10 - Oct 24 9:00am - 1:00p S HBC 301.0 Staff
CDEC 3012 Supporting Families in Crisis
(4.0 hours/$27.00)
Learn how to recognize and assist families who are experiencing a serious crisis. Child care teachers are often a family's first link to resources in the community and a family's first tier of support; therefore, it is vital that child care teachers are able to identify when a family is experiencing a crisis, how they are coping, and where to refer families for assistance.
22 97310 Sep 26 9:00am - 1:00p S HBC 103.2 OH Bello, Elizabeth E
CDEC 3014 Building Relationships with Families
(4.0 hours/$27.00)
When families and child care providers have good relationships, children thrive. Learn how to create a welcoming environment for families and how to establish positive relationships with the families of children in your care. Learn effective techniques for communication with and engagement of families.
20 97309 Sep 12 9:00am - 1:00p S HBC 301.0 OH Bennett, Karlene P
CDEC 3070 Techniques That Work with Challenging Children
(4.0 hours/$27.00)
Explore a comprehensive overview of communication and guidance techniques, environmental adaptations and curriculum to use with challenging children. Create a positive learning environment for young children with behavioral challenges.
c 97312 Oct 10 9:00am - 1:00p S HBC 301.0 OH Haire, Rachael L
CDEX 3019 Creating Spaces for Toddlers
(4.0 hours/$27.00)
With all of the large developmental gains toddlers (12-30 months) and two year olds undergo, how can the classroom environment, both inside and outside, support growth? Explore hands-on activities, environmental issues, and developmentally appropriate practices.
14 97315 Nov 7 9:00am - 1:00p S HBC 301.0 OH Bello, Elizabeth E
CDEX 3030 What To Do With the Toddlers and Twos
(4.0 hours/$27.00)
Learn how to select activities that are fun and appropriate for Toddlers and Twos. Use your understanding of toddler development to plan effective activities that children will enjoy, learn from, and that work for teachers and children.
23 97316 Nov 21 9:00am - 1:00p S HBC 301.0 OH Bello, Elizabeth E
CDEX 3056 Daredevils, Dreamers and ADHD
(4.0 hours/$27.00)
A study of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder including characteristics of the disorder, behavioral and environmental interventions. Identify ways to create a positive learning environment for children with ADHD.
12 97313 Oct 24 9:00am - 1:00p S HBC 301.0 OH Haire, Rachael L
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