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Early Childhood Education

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Attached is the power point from the ECE 186 Survey of Centers Orientation:
SurveyofCentersOrientation.ppt


Attached is Gayle Dilling's presentation from the conference on Saturday, February 26, 2011.
MindintheMaking.ppt

Do you have questions about Early Childhood Education that you can't find on our website? If so, please send an email to infoECE@oc.ctc.edu.


For our ECE students who need a little extra help with the ECE math class or the math placement test, we have Milke Brennan, math tutor, on hand to assist you with any questions or concerns. Please feel free to contact Mike Brennan at mbrennan@olympic.edu or 360-475-7449.

Contacts

Early Childhood Education
Direct line 360-475-7358

Gayle Dilling
Early Childhood Education Faculty and Coordinator
360-475-7289
gdilling@olympic.edu


Kara Sexton
Early Childhood Education Program Assistant
360-475-7359
ksexton@olympic.edu

 
Victoria MacKenzie
S.T.A.R.S./Parent Education Program Coordinator
360-475-7625
 vmackenzie@olympic.edu

Early Childhood Education may be right for you if:

  • You enjoy working with both children and adults.
  • You are interested in the way children grow and develop.
  • You'd like to make a positive difference in the lives of families and children.

The Early Childhood Education program is designed to provide experiences in educational theory in the areas of social, emotional, cognitive, physical/motor and creative development for children from birth through age eight.  Courses also are available for caregivers of schoolage children, ages five through 14.  Now that ongoing research reveals the significance of early development, professional preparation has become essential for anyone pursuing a career in the education and care of young children.


Working with young children is a challenging, rewarding and physically demanding experience.  Academic expectations for these courses require collegial study and communication skills. To succeed in this profession, it helps to have a good self-image, outgoing personality, sense of humor and a commit to nurturing children's growth and development.


Updated 07/05/2011