Become a Teacher – Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families
Begin a meaningful career guiding the education and development of young children. Early Childhood education focuses on positive learning and developmental experiences for infants, toddlers, preschool and primary age children.
Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare you to work with young children (birth through eight years of age) in a variety of settings. Students are involved in observation, participation and practical experience in a variety of classroom settings. A broad, liberal arts curriculum with emphasis on human relations is also an integral part of the program.
The Elementary Education DTA is designed for future elementary teachers. It provides a broad foundation in liberal arts and includes beginning course work in education, with hands-on work in elementary school classrooms.
Program Benefits
- Flexible class schedules for part-time and full-time students
- Classes offered during the day, evening, and online
- For new and returning college students (new career or change of career)
- Transfer previous credits to Bellevue College to complete your degree
- Current work with young children can apply to your courses at Bellevue College
- Practical experience in early education classrooms teaching young children
- Financial aid available through the Bellevue College enrollment services
- Scholarships for current child care providers, through Washington Scholarships for Child Care Professionals, http://www.childcarenet.org or 866-308-3224, or scholarships@childcarenet.org
EARLY LEARNING AND TEACHER EDUCATION
2012 FALL QUARTER SEMINAR
ECED 198* Beyond Play Dough & Water Play: Sensory Development in Early Childhood
Item #2123 INSTRUCTOR: Starla Bailey
9/29/12 and 10/13/12 (Two Saturdays), 9:00-3:30pm, Room R202
Children naturally play and learn with their senses. In this seminar we will explore typical development, as well as sensory related issues that are connected with Autism and Sensory Integration Disorder, while gaining understanding of the importance of sensory experiences to children's overall development. Learn how to integrate cognitive learning and academic concepts into sensory play. Wear your play clothes and be ready to take home LOTS of ideas for new materials to put in your sensory area right now!
Starla Bailey is a Resource Specialist at Child Care Resources, providing training and assistance to early childhood programs in King County. She has been a children’s teacher, center director, and trainer/consultant. She is an experienced early childhood education instructor and has taught many popular seminars for Bellevue College.
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To register beginning in February, go to www.bellevuecollege.edu,
Click on Spring Credit Classes For more information contact the ELTE office at 425-564-2674
*Meets Washington STARS requirement of 10 hours and 1 college credit (submit certificate to MERIT)
DID YOU KNOW? Bellevue College offers DEGREES and CERTIFICATES in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education (transfer degree), and an AAS-T degrees which can transfer to Bachelor’s degree programs. Visit our website www.bellevuecollege.edu/teachered or email for information teachered@bellevuecollege.edu or call 425-564-2674
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