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Preschool Learning Foundations Courses and Certificate

California Preschool Learning Foundations and Framework Courses

The California Preschool Learning Foundations and Framework describe competencies, knowledge and skills, teaching strategies and environment enrichment in a high- quality early childhood program.  These courses meet TK, Head Start, State Preschool and all QRIS participating programs and home child care providers criteria standards for quality curriculum development for California’s young children.

  • Courses are 1 unit – 4 weeks (fast-track)
  • Resources used in the courses are free, no textbook to purchase
  • Completed courses will permanently be on your transcript
  • Professional Development – 16 Hours for California Teacher Credentialing
  • Build to earn your Certificate in California Preschool Foundations & Framework (all 10 plus CDE 101)
  • Student centered training available to learn online course management system Canvas
  • Registration is simple, just go to: MSJC Enrollment Services
  • Cost:  Current 1 unit at California Community College  $46.00

Fall 

All Fall Foundation and Framework classes will be 4 week classes and offered online 

  • CDE-098A CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Social and Emotional Development
  • CDE 098B CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Language and Literacy Development 
  • CDE 098C CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: English Language Development

Spring 

  • CDE 098D CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Mathematics
  • CDE 098E CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Visual Arts 
  • CDE 098F CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Performing Arts
  • CDE 098G CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Physical Development

Summer 

  • CDE 098I CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Health
  • CDE 098J CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: History and Social Science
  • CDE 098K CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Science

 

For More Information contact Robin Suitt rsuitt@msjc.edu or Michelle Harper mharper@msjc.edu