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Welcome to Orlando Tech Early Childhood Education

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Welcome to Orlando Tech Early Childhood Education

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    1. Welcome to Orlando Tech Early Childhood Education Mission The mission of the Early Childhood Education program is to prepare students for employment in the child care industry and to provide supplemental professional enrichment training for persons already employed in the child care industry.

    2. Overview of Programs Child Care Worker Early Childhood/CDA Equivalency Apprenticeship/Child Care Development Specialist Child Care Center Operations Professional Enrichment Training

    3. Child Care Worker Students complete the entry level 40 hour Department of Children and Families State Mandated Training plus 5 Hour Literacy Training, which prepares students for the State Mandated Child Care Exams.  This training is available weekdays, evenings or Saturdays.

    4. 45 Hours Schedule Saturday Classes 8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. January 7-March 25, 2006 February 4-April 29, 2006 Tuesday & Thursday Evenings 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. January 10-February 28, 2006

    5. Early Childhood Education/ CDA Equivalency Students complete the 600 hour training leading to the Florida Child Development Associate Equivalency Credential.  The training consists of 480 hours of on-the-job training and 120 hours of related classroom instruction.  This training is available weekdays or evenings.

    6. CDA Schedule Full time morning classes, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon, January 4 to May 23, 2006; TABE test required. Classroom instruction & work experience in VPK classroom at Orlando Tech. New Session Begins Wednesday, January 4, 2006 THIS IS THE ONLY CDA PROGRAM AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE NOT EMPLOYED IN THE CHILD CARE FIELD Co-op classes, must be working full time in child care center under direction of credentialed supervisor. TABE test required. Classroom instruction at Orlando Tech; work experience on job site. Evening classroom instruction: Tuesday nights 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. January 10-May 23, 2006 New Session Begins Tuesday, January 10, 2006

    7. Apprenticeship/ Child Care Specialist The Florida Department of Education Child Care Development Specialist Certificate, consists of 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 300 hours of related classroom instruction.  The training is a Florida CDA Equivalency program.  Class times are Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Daytime on-the-job employment in the field is required. Tuition is free. Attendance at Orientation is MANDATORY.

    8. Apprenticeship Orientation Schedule Orientation is required for those requesting entrance into the Apprenticeship Program. Orientations are at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Orlando Tech Bring a FL drivers license or picture ID, HS diploma or GED and DCF certificates & other educational/ training certificates if available. (Please verify time and date)  Jan 11, 2006 March 1, 2006

    9. Apprenticeship Schedule Winter Session III January 23 to March 06, 2006 Orientation for beginning apprentices January 11, 2006; 6:30 p.m.                   

    10. CDA Admission Requirements • Minimum of 18 years old • High School Diploma or GED • Meet minimum basic skills levels prior to program completion

    11. Registration Procedures

    12. Converting or Renewing Your CDA Orlando Tech also offers classes to help you convert your CDAE to a national CDA and/or renew your existing CDA/CDAE MORE INFORMATION TO COME

    13. Child Care Center Operations (Leading to Director’s Credential) Child Care Center Director: Students complete the coursework and earn the certificate “Overview of Child Care Management.”  This certificate provides students with part of the documentation required to apply for the Florida Director Credential.  This 45 hour course is currently available on Tuesday evenings, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Additional classes may be scheduled when there is sufficient demand).

    14. Child Care Center Operations Schedule & Registration NEXT CLASS BEGINS IN JANUARY Requirements to Register: *1 Picture identification and one other form of identification *Copy of DCF Training transcript documenting completion of 45 hour state mandated training and completion of Florida Staff Credential *$25 application fee

    15. DCF Training Transcript

    16. To Obtain Your DCF Transcript Go to the DCF website: http://www.myflorida.com/childcare/training Click on “View My Transcript” Follow the on-screen prompts to view your transcript

    17. To Ensure Your Staff Credential Shows on Your Transcript… Complete a 5211 form Submit to DCF address on form with required documentation Your staff credential will appear on your transcript as a result of submitting the 5211 form and documentation to DCF

    18. Professional Enrichment Training Students participate in short-term, focused classes that provide enriched understanding of early childhood curriculum, classroom management and other professional issues.  Students can earn in-service hours or CEUs, which can be used for credential renewal.

    19. Professional Enrichment Schedule Monday & Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Assessment & Planning, 30 hours (3 CEU) March 20 to April 26, 2006 Conscious Discipline, 45 hours (4.5 CEU) March 20-May 17, 2006 Conscious Discipline for Infant & Toddlers, 15 hours (1.5 CEU) February 13-March 6, 2006 Planning for Infants & Toddlers,30 Hours (3 CEU) January 23-March 6, 2006 Creative Curriculum, 30 Hours (3 CEU) March 20-April 26, 2006 Beyond Centers and Circle Time, 30 Hours (3 CEU) January 23-March 6, 2006

    20. Professional Enrichment Fees $3.88/per hour of class 15 Hour Class-About $58.00 30 Hour Class-About $117.00 45 Hour Class-About $175.00

    21. Additional Requirements for ALL Programs Longer than 20 Hours A parking decal is required for each vehicle used by students to attend Orlando Tech. Parking fee is currently $25.00. Books should be purchased from the Book Store prior to the first day of class; Costs vary according to class. Go to the Business Office for your book(s) when the Book Store is closed. Photo ID should be obtained from the Photo ID Room and must be worn at ALL times

    22. Questions? We Wish You Well in Your Child Care Career!

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