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Merrill Ream Speed Reading

  • Course ID: CSP-4000DFE
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Acclaimed speed reading expert will teach you how to save time by reading faster with better comprehension. Are you struggling to keep up with a flood of email, articles, reports, and books? Save yourself hours of time and increase your productivity by learning this effective method.

Course Objectives

Learn to increase their productivity by learning to read faster and with better comprehension.

Master the skills and techniques they will need for lasting proficiency as a speed reader.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Introduction
On this first day of class, you'll read a story to evaluate your present reading rate. You'll learn how many words per minute you read now, and then we'll compare that number to what percent of the reading material you're really comprehending. You'll also get an opportunity to check out the speed reading accomplishments of some of my former students. Then, you'll complete an eye-span exercise to start you on the path toward becoming a speed reader!

Lesson 2 - Reading Against Time
In this lesson, you'll practice some basic reading eye movements and learn how they're important to the speed reading process. Then, you'll take a reading rate and comprehension test. Your results will give you a baseline that you can use to chart your speed reading progress in this course, lesson-by-lesson. From there, you can set goals to increase your reading rate while maintaining a good reading comprehension.

Lesson 3 - Speed Reading Activities
By now, you might feel that the activities you're using to master your speed reading skills are becoming routine and repetitive. So today, we'll talk about how and why you should continue doing the Regulated Reading, Timed Reading, and Assignment exercises to gain increased reading rates with good reading comprehension. Finally, you'll read some stories that are formatted to help you improve your speed.

Lesson 4 - Setting Goals
Today, we'll examine the retinal image phenomena and how it relates to a speed reader's eye movements. Speed reading is a skill that's best achieved by doing repetitive practice, so we'll continue working on those exercises that are helping you to improve your speed.

Lesson 5 - Overcoming Poor Reading Habits
You'll probably find it helpful to work on lesson activities in the same comfortable and familiar surroundings. In this lesson, we'll talk about eight bad reading habits that contribute to slow reading, then we'll explore how to overcome them. Finally, we'll review some terminology that's unique to speed reading.

Lesson 6 - Sixteen Good Speed Reading Practices
In this lesson, we'll look at 16 good speed reading practices you can apply to our course exercises and any other reading you do outside of class. We're at the midpoint in the course, so this is also a good time to compare your reading rate and comprehension scores with those of the former students you read about in Lesson 1. From there, we'll set goals for you to meet in the remaining lessons.

Lesson 7 - Skimming Techniques
You'll probably be reading pretty quickly by the time you reach this lesson, but how can you make sure your comprehension scores are keeping up? Today, we'll look at skills you'll need to work on to improve your comprehension. You'll find out what keys and identified parts are unique to all stories, and knowing those will help you to improve your comprehension. You'll be glad to learn that you already know a few speed reading skills and techniques as we continue to apply them to our course activities.

Lesson 8 - Measuring Reading Rates
Today, you'll practice speed reading skills and techniques in real-world reading materials outside of class. You'll learn a method you can use to measure your speed reading rates when you're reading such materials. At this point, you'll be eager to read outside materials, not just for their content, but to further develop your speed reading skills and techniques.

Lesson 9 - Speed Reading Styles
We're now ready to analyze your personal speed reading style. You'll once again compare your speed reading rate and comprehension scores with those of former students in Lesson 1 to see how you stack up against others. We'll also compare your current scores with the scores you recorded at the beginning of the course to see how far you've come!

Lesson 10 - Vocabulary and Comprehension Skills
Today, we'll look at eight word recognition vocabulary skills that you can work into your personal speed reading style. You'll learn how context clues and literal and inferential meanings in stories influence comprehension. All are part of the English language and fit right in with speed reading.

Lesson 11 - Assessing Your Progress
Today, we'll see if we can figure out which of your behavior patterns are most useful in your own speed reading style. First and foremost, you need flexibility to focus on improving your reading speed, then you need an experimental attitude to get rid of poor reading habits. We'll study how the time you put in and the effort you expend affect your speed reading progress.

Lesson 12 - Wrapping Up
In our last lesson, we'll look at your personal speed reading accomplishments, as well as your speed reading future. From here on out, you're in the real world of reading. But you'll go into it with a lifelong speed reading skill. You'll learn how to adjust your personal speed reading style to any materials you read, because now you are a speed reader!


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course if for anyone interested in speed reading techniques.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
328889 06/17/26 - 08/07/26 Online 97.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for CSP-4000DFE-Merrill Ream Speed Reading .

Solving Classroom Discipline Problems

  • Course ID: EDU-3020BE
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Why do some teachers enjoy peaceful, orderly classrooms while other teachers face daily discipline battles? The answer is that many teachers have not been taught the secrets to solving discipline problems. This course reveals those secrets and presents a step-by-step approach to effective, positive classroom discipline. Teachers continually rate this course one of the most valuable they have ever taken.

Course Objectives

Learn a very important secret about children and discipline.

Explore what motivates student behavior.

Learn about the brain's three control centers and how they affect your students' behavior.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - A Secret About Discipline

Lesson 2 - Children Need to Behave

Lesson 3 - Now You're Going to Get It

Lesson 4 - And the Winner Is . . .

Lesson 5 - You've Got to Have a Plan

Lesson 6 - What to Do When

Lesson 7 - Problems and Maturity

Lesson 8 - Problems With Others

Lesson 9 - Problems and Defiance

Lesson 10 - Problems and Schoolwork

Lesson 11 - Problems and Independence

Lesson 12 - Trying Again Tomorrow


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for K-12 teachers.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for EDU-3020BE-Solving Classroom Discipline Problems .

Solving Classroom Discipline Problems II

  • Course ID: EDU-3020AE
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
In this professional development course, you'll get the teacher training you need to deal effectively with serious discipline problems and help even the most challenging students you're teaching make more responsible choices. You'll discover how to use a new research-based six-step approach to solve severe and chronic discipline problems, including bullying, fighting, using abusive language, stealing, and refusing to work. We'll look at numerous real-life examples set in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms so you can see how to put the ideas into action in your own teaching situation.

Course Objectives

Learn how to deal with the special problem of attention deficit disorder, find out how to use time-outs effectively, and see how class meetings can help solve class-wide discipline problems.


Discover how to use a new research-based six-step approach to solve severe and chronic discipline problems, including bullying, fighting, using abusive language, stealing, and refusing to work.


Gain a new understanding of what motivates severe and chronic misbehavior and, more important, what actions will help you effectively find solutions.


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - What Makes Some Problems So Difficult?

Lesson 2 - Dealing With Difficult Problems

Lesson 3 - An Effective Discipline Plan

Lesson 4 - Teaching Time-Outs

Lesson 5 - Class Meetings

Lesson 6 - High School Problems

Lesson 7 - Middle School Problems

Lesson 8 - Upper Elementary School Problems

Lesson 9 - Lower Elementary School Problems

Lesson 10 - Dealing With Violent Situations

Lesson 11 - How to Handle Special Problems

Lesson 12 - Preventing Severe and Chronic Problems


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course in intended for K-12 teachers.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for EDU-3020AE-Solving Classroom Discipline Problems II .

TEACCH School Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Education (T-STEP) Program

  • Course ID: CSP-4000FE2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
This course provides transition support for individuals on the autism spectrum. It addresses skills and strategies required for success in post-secondary and employment settings, including organization and executive functioning, emotion regulation, and social skills.

Course Objectives

Create an individualized goal plan for future career and college goals and learn how to monitor success towards reaching their goals.

Attend Career Counseling sessions with a T-STEP instructor and access appropriate career counseling resources.

Learn organization and time management strategies that will be practiced in class and in a weekly volunteer campus internship setting.

Learn and practice self-monitoring and self-reward strategies.

Attend Higher Education Counseling sessions with a T-STEP facilitator and access appropriate resources.

Learn college and employment-related social skills (including how to seek help when needed). Strategies will be practiced in class and volunteer campus internship settings.

Learn strategies for coping with distress and appropriately accepting corrective feedback from an instructor or supervisor. Strategies will be practiced in class and volunteer campus internship settings.

Develop use of self-advocacy skills during individual sessions with a T-STEP facilitator and practice use of these skills in post-secondary and/or internship settings.



Outline of Instruction

Introduction and Goal Setting

Overview, Introduction to Internship, Self-Monitoring

Organizational Skills, Visual Supports and Self Rewards

Organizational Skills, Visual Supports and Self Rewards

Time Management Skills, Creating a Personal TM System and Flexibility

Time Management Skills, Creating a Personal TM System and Flexibility

Time Management Skills, Creating a Personal TM System and Flexibility

Video-Modeling and Practice of Organizational and Time Management Skills/Strategies

Video-Modeling and Practice of Organizational and Time Management Skills/Strategies

Appropriately Coping with Distress including Creating a Calm Routine

Appropriately Coping with Distress including Creating a Calm Routine

Appropriately Coping with Distress including Creating a Calm Routine

Social Niceties

Social Niceties

Video-Modeling and Practice of Appropriately Coping with Distress and Use of Social Niceties

Video-Modeling and Practice of Appropriately Coping with Distress and Use of Social Niceties

How to Get the Help You Need

How to Get the Help You Need

Appropriately Accepting Corrective Feedback

Appropriately Accepting Corrective Feedback

Video-Modeling and Practice of Using a Plan for Asking for Help and Appropriately Accepting Corrective Feedback

Video-Modeling and Practice of Using a Plan for Asking for Help and Appropriately Accepting Corrective Feedback

Summary, Review, Wrap-up, Next Steps

Summary, Review, Wrap-up, Next Steps


Contact Hours

36

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Manuals and accompanying materials supplied by instructors

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

NA

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

NA

Intended Audience

Student attending a Wake Tech curriculum with high-functioning ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). This program addresses skills needed for success in college, higher-education, or employment settings.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

NA

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Mike Langer
919-532-5526
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for CSP-4000FE2-TEACCH School Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Education (T-STEP) Program .

SAT Exam Prep

  • Course ID: CSP-4000GV2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Register now for the SAT exam prep course, featuring in-person and small-group instruction from experienced faculty. Learn test-taking strategies, review content and receive personalized feedback in a small classroom setting. This class is intended for ages 16 or older.

Course Objectives

Learn test-taking strategies to prepare to boost a chance for a higher test score


Outline of Instruction

Discuss scores, target scores and major focus, take an untimed practice test (subject specific), use "Circle First" strategy, encourage students to skip and come back, review correct answer choices, identify the cause of wrong answers, overview of a subject-specific test (time limit overall and per question, types of questions, format of questions/answers, general strategies for testing, such as Circle First and Consistent-C), take a timed practice test, review answers, go over mistakes (time permitting)

Review homework practice test, go over questions students don't understand, introduce online resources and explain how to get to them and how to use them for study (https://www.englishgrammar.org/, https://www.khanacademy.org/, https://www.mathplanet.com/, https://blog.prepscholar.com/the-only-actual-science-you-have-to-know-f…), take an untimed practice test , skill or test-specific instruction, take a timed practice test, review answer choices and work in groups to figure out correct answers for missed questions, go over questions groups cannot figure out (model using a website like one listed above)


Contact Hours

18

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

The Official SAT Study Guide

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

High school students preparing to take the SAT

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

CSP-4000GZ2

CSP-4000GY2


Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
329663 06/20/26 - 08/01/26 Beltline Education Center 325.00 15
Course Cancelled
329991 09/12/26 - 10/17/26 Beltline Education Center 325.00 15 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for CSP-4000GV2-SAT Exam Prep .

Grant Writing Level 1

  • Course ID: SEF-3001MN2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Learn the grant writing skills that are essential for acquiring competitive funding from government agencies or private foundations. Beginners will learn the basics of writing winning grant proposals. Those with more experience will sharpen their skills and engage in discussions about trends in grant writing and funding. All will learn about the grants process and get hands-on practice with each aspect, from researching funding sources to developing and crafting proposals. They will also learn what funders look for, and the importance of grant compliance.

Course Objectives

Have an understanding of how and where to search for potential grants

Develop a network and true partnerships with a variety of funders

Create a successful grant-writing campaign

Design a complete proposal package including measurable outcomes


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to the Grant Writing Field

Funder Research and Mission Alignment

Foundation and/or Corporate Funder Application Process

Cultivating Relationships with Funders

Collaborations & Partnerships

Statement of Introduction/Letter of Inquiry

Proposal Composition

After the Application

Tips for Government Funding Sources

Board Involvement

Rating Proposals

Best Practices


Contact Hours

7

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Prior to course enrollment, students should have the ability to navigate the Microsoft Windows environment and type 35 words per minute.

Learning Supplies Needed

N/A

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Demonstrate an understanding of at least 70% of course material taught.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for students wanting to learn how to search for grants and how to write grant proposals.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

SEF-79972


Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for SEF-3001MN2-Grant Writing Level 1 .

220-Hour Advanced TEFL Certification

  • Course ID: SEF-3001CLG
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Worldwide, millions of learners work with TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) instructors to learn and better understand the English language. Earn your internationally recognized TEFL certificate in this online course, so you can teach English online, abroad or wherever the need arises. You also learn how to teach English to different audiences, including business English users and young learners. Once you have completed this course, you are eligible to apply for TEFL teaching posts.

Course Objectives

Learn how to prepare and deliver a dynamic and interesting lesson plan

Explore classroom management strategies

Study language skills and how to teach them

Learn how to find and design teaching resources

Specialize in niche areas of English language teaching like business English


Outline of Instruction

TEFL

Advanced TEFL Courses


Contact Hours

220

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

While there are no prerequisites to take this course, a bachelor's degree or higher is typically required for most TEFL positions. However, you can teach English TEFL with only the certification in some cases.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 7 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for SEF-3001CLG-220-Hour Advanced TEFL Certification .

Substitute Effective Teacher Training

  • Course ID: EDU-3002A3
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Non-certified substitute teachers: Increase your daily pay in Wake County! Develop strategies for managing your classroom and delivering instruction, as well as becoming familiar with NC school laws and administrative expectations throughout K-12. 100% attendance required. For Wake County hiring qualifications and daily pay rates, go to https://www.wcpss.net/Page/46964.

Course Objectives

be able to explain the impact of substitute teaching on students' learning.

demonstrate an understanding of classroom management techniques.

utilize different instructional strategies to analyze and design appropriate lessons.



Outline of Instruction

Understanding the Importance of Substitute Teaching

Classroom Management Part 1

Classroom Management Part 2

Lesson Plans and Instructional Strategies

Sharing Resources


Contact Hours

20

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

All materials are provided in the class.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Substitute teachers

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Effective Teacher Training Substitute

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Wake County Public Schools employs approximately 1,000 "Highly Qualified" substitutes each day throughout its school system.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
329047 06/30/26 - 07/30/26 Online 77.00 0  
330014 07/07/26 - 07/14/26 Microsoft Teams 77.00 20 Register
329636 08/11/26 - 09/10/26 Online 77.00 15 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for EDU-3002A3-Substitute Effective Teacher Training .

Intro to Early Childhood Education

  • Course ID: EDU-3119A2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Desarrolle una base sólida para una carrera significativa en la educación de la primera infancia. Diseñado para educadores de la primera infancia, tanto aspirantes como en ejercicio, este curso ofrece una visión general de los principios y prácticas fundamentales en la educación infantil temprana, en el contexto de las normas y regulaciones del estado de Carolina del Norte.
La instrucción se imparte íntegramente en español y resulta ideal para participantes bilingües que buscan avanzar en el campo de la educación infantil. Los temas incluyen el desarrollo infantil desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años, la práctica apropiada al desarrollo, la enseñanza culturalmente receptiva e inclusiva, la orientación positiva y el diseño de entornos de aprendizaje seguros y estimulantes, tanto en espacios interiores como exteriores. Se hace hincapié en la planificación de experiencias de aprendizaje intencionales, el apoyo a estudiantes y familias diversas, y la implementación de estrategias de enseñanza eficaces alineadas con los NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Asimismo, se abordan el profesionalismo, las responsabilidades éticas y las trayectorias profesionales en entornos de educación infantil.
La finalización satisfactoria del curso permite a los estudiantes obtener la Credencial de Educación Infantil de Carolina del Norte (NCECC), cumpliendo un requisito clave para docentes a cargo de una clase en centros de cuidado infantil con licencia y fortaleciendo las oportunidades de empleo en el ámbito de la educación infantil. Comience hoy mismo para adquirir las habilidades, la confianza y las credenciales necesarias para generar un impacto duradero en la vida de los niños pequeños y sus familias.

Course Objectives

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamental components that make up early childhood education: educational environments, national standards, state regulations, observation methods and how children learn

Create developmentally appropriate learning environments, schedules and learning experiences for both indoor and outdoor settings

Make use of guidance techniques to support inclusive learning environments that support children with a diversity of languages, cultures and abilities

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the historical, theoretical and philosophical foundations of the early childhood teaching profession

Evaluate career options and program types to support one's personal and professional development


Outline of Instruction

Intro to Early Childhood: Overview of course and field of study, NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

Early Childhood Education: Exploring roles and creating a professional development plan

History of Early Childhood Education: Educational philosophies, educational approaches, program comparison

Child Development: Observing and assessing young children, formal summaries and analysis

Relationships and Guidance: Health, safety, and well-being, NC ratios, environmental checklist, planning for emergency situations.

The Learning Environment: Daily schedule, floor plan, rating scales, classroom documentations, understanding and supporting play

The Curriculum and Planning: Including all children, the learning environment, activity plan

Partnerships with Families, Becoming a Professional


Contact Hours

64

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

This is the required course for the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential. The credential is issued by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education.

Website

https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamental components that make up early childhood education: educational environments, national standards, state regulations, observation methods and how children learn

Create developmentally appropriate learning environments, schedules and learning experiences for both indoor and outdoor settings

Make use of guidance techniques to support inclusive learning environments that support children with a diversity of languages, cultures and abilities

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the historical, theoretical and philosophical foundations of the early childhood teaching profession

Evaluate career options and program types to support one's personal and professional development


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

For the most up-to-date information on textbook and technology requirements, please see section details.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This is a bilingual Spanish/English course taught almost entirely in Spanish. Successful completion qualifies students for the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC), meeting a key requirement for lead teachers in licensed childcare settings and strengthening employment opportunities in the early childhood field.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Lead teacher, teacher's assistant, preschool teacher

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Wake County currently has the highest demand for early childhood education employees.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

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