Yakima Valley Community College

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Education Department


Yakima Valley Community College’s Education Department provides men and women an opportunity to pursue careers in Education (EDUC), Early Childhood Education (ECED), Para-Educator and related fields. The program offers a variety of courses, certificates and degrees organized around the Washington State Skill Standards for Paraprofessionals and the Washington State Skill Standards for Lead Teachers in ECE settings. Some courses are open to the general public. The Education Department also offers Direct Transfer and Articulation Agreements with Central Washington University and Washington State University.

The Education Department is comprised of several different areas of study listed below:
Early Childhood Education, including Special Education Option Elementary Education Transfer Degrees Human Development Articulation with WSU Para-Educator Degree/Certificate Parent Education Cooperative Preschools Reading and Tutoring CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) Training STARS (State Training and Registry System) by WA Assoc. for the Education of Young Children. School-Age Care
Each program has different admission criteria, coursework, and degree options, ranging from inquiry/introduction classes and field experiences to transfer degrees focused on teacher preparation and/or family life-related careers.

Certificates
ECE Childcare Provider ECE Childcare Assistant EDUC School-Age Care Infant/Toddler Instructional Assistant Certificate Paraeducator Certificate Preschool Instructional Assistant Certificate Preschool Special Education Instructional Certificate Vocational Preschool Teacher Certificate
Degrees
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Preschool Special Education Option Associate of Arts Degree with transfer to CWU (K-8 Teaching Certificate with TESL Minor) Other Transfer Options
Admission to the Program
Program candidates should request an information packet from the Education Department Office located in Lyon Hall J190 or call (509) 574-4932. Eligible students may begin the program in September, January, or March. Admission to the program is based on Compass Placement Testing eligibility for English 075, and Reading 081. A criminal history check must be passed before admission to practicum's. All students interested in any of the attached programs, degrees, and/or certificates must follow the procedure listed below: Take the compass test if you have not already taken it (Cost: $10.00 and must have photo ID). Schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Education Department (listed below). Complete the enclosed information sheet and turn into the Education Department.
Program Faculty & Facilities
Education Program faculty are educators with classroom experience, including work with both young children and adults. The laboratory sites are located in programs recognized for providing quality education and care of young children.

Graduates of the Programs
A variety of careers are available to Education graduates in school districts, child care centers, and preschools, depending on the individual's level of training. Past graduates of Education Programs have used their education as assistants, para-educators, teachers, program supervisors, home child care providers, and parent educators.

Scholarships
Washington Scholarships for Child Care Professionals (formerly the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Washington) is a program that helps early childhood professionals pay for a college education through community and technical colleges in early childhood education. They also help pay for Child Development Associates (C.D.A.) credential application fees. For information about the program or to obtain a scholarship application, please call the toll-free number, 1-866-308-3224, or e-mail: scholarships@childcarenet.org. For more information go to their web page at http://www.childcarenet.org/providers/scholarships.

Other Options
The Early Childhood Education Program is a site of the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps Program (TEACH), offering scholarship assistance for child care providers who wish to pursue an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. Courses are also available for child care providers needing a 10-hour or 20-hour training for the Washington State Training and Registry System (STARS) and Child Development Associate (CDA) training.

Education Department Mission Statement
The Education Department provides career and enrichment course work and field experiences that build knowledge, skills, and competencies for providing education and care for children and families.

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