EDUCATION AND TRAINING

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This program is designed to prepare 11th and 12th grade students to become educators of young children.  Junior students assist in the operation of the preschool at Northview and community child care settings serving 3-5 year old children.  Senior students are placed in Sylvania Schools Elementary classrooms, with opportunities for possible dual placement/employment within  community childcare centers.

Content emphasis includes child development, developmentally appropriate practice, learning environments, health and safety, curriculum development, instructional strategies, observation  and assessment, and effective  communication with families.

Critical qualities helpful for this program include strong writing skills, the ability to take initiative in the classroom, solve problems  well and make sound decisions, ability to multi-task, communicate effectively with others, including written communication, maintain confidentiality of students, and be flexible and adapt to unexpected changes in routines, behaviors, etc.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Regular or Honors options available
College Credit Plus articulation, 5 credits through  Owens lntro to Education (3 credits)
Child and Youth Health (2 credits) Membership in Educators Rising

PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES College Credit
Honors coursework Scholarships Internships

INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS
Child Development Associate (CDA) CPR/First Aid
Communicable  Disease
Child Abuse

COLLEGE CREDIT
College Credit Plus options available through  Owens in these classes:
Introduction to Education
Child and Youth Health

QUESTIONS
For more information about the Education & Training  program, contact Ryan Eickholt, instructor, at
419-824-8570 ext. 5149 or reickholt@sylvaniaschools.org.