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Early Childhood Development

Dr. Belinda Hooper JTCC Educators’ Institute April 4, 2014. Early Childhood Development. Birth 5 years old to. Early Childhood Development. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8U96Q_x3qE.

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Early Childhood Development

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  1. Dr. Belinda Hooper JTCC Educators’ Institute April 4, 2014 Early Childhood Development

  2. Birth 5 years old to Early Childhood Development

  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8U96Q_x3qE The Early Years Matter!

  4. Birth only 25% developed BILLIONS of cells that are not yet connected Three years old approximately 1,000 TRILLION connections Five years old 90% developed 90% of brain development occurs BEFORE the child enters the Kindergarten door! Why the Early Years Matter

  5. Human interactions and relationships Key to Brain Development

  6. More than 11 million children under the age of 5 are in some type of child care arrangement every week 58% mothers with children under age 1 are in the workforce On average, children spend 36 hours/week in child care; about 1/3 are in multiple child care arrangements due to parent work schedules High quality child care leads to higher academic and cognitive achievement when children are 15 years old Did You Know?

  7. The number of preschool teachers in the U.S. is expected to increase 25% between 2010 and 2020. Bureau of Labor Statistics Early Care and Education Professionals

  8. Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) Early Childhood Development Early Childhood Development, Teacher Assistant Specialization Certificate Child Care Career Studies Certificate Child Care Management Early Childhood JTCC Early Childhood Development Programshttp://www.jtcc.edu/academics/academic-programs/

  9. Common Curriculum Early Childhood Development Associate of Applied Science Degree Early Childhood Career Studies Certificate VCCS and Early Childhood Development

  10. Passion for nurturing and caring for children Good oral and written communication skills Desire to help children learn Desire to increase own knowledge of child development, health and safety, and business operations Self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic personality Creative, organized, and committed Ability to patiently interact with children and families Remember…we’re recruiting brain builders! Recruiting Future Early Care and Education Professionals

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