Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Friday by Appointment due to department meetings.
Your success is my top priority! If these times do not conform to your schedule, please don't hesitate to contact me to schedule a time.
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
CDEC-1294-003 Special Topics in Advanced Child Care Practices
<p>Corequisite: CDEC 2264</p>
Study of advanced skills in the early childhood setting for teachers and administrators. Content addresses 13 functional areas of quality child care, current research, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(2 sem hr; 2 lec)
Hybrid
The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program and CDA Competency Standards: Infant-Toddler Edition -- 2013 Copyright Edition ISBN 0988965011
OR the
The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program and CDA Competency Standards: Preschool Edition-- 2013 Copyright Edition ISBN 0988965003
Book can be purchased at AC Bookstore on West Campus.
or
The student will need access to the internet and Blackboard Learning for other resources needed during the semester.
The student will need to purchase a notebook, dividers with tabs and plastic sheets for the CDA Professional Portfolio.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Grading:
Grading Scale
A = 100 -- 90%
B = 89 -- 80%
C = 79 -- 70%
D = 69 – 60%
F = 59% and below
Attend class regularly and promptly. Attendance is vitally important for the successful completion of this course.
This is a hybrid course. Part of the instruction will be online and then we will meet as a class on the following in the Allied Health Building Room 139 on West Campus/101 Dutton.
The Professional Portfolio is due by Thursday, July 27. Please bring to class completed. Graded portfolios will be available for pick up at Region 16 after the semester ends for EHS/HS students.
The online portion of the course will run week to week from Thursday to Thursday.
First Class Meeting – Monday, September 11, The first class meeting will be September 11 from 8:30-12:00-Break-1:00-5:00 on the West Campus of AC in the Allied Health Building, Room 139 at Lunch we will move to Dutton 101.
Monday, September 25 Class Meeting Date
Monday, October 2 Class Meeting Date
Monday, October 30 Class Meeting Date
Monday, November 13 Class Meeting Date
Monday, December 4 Class Meeting Date
We have had several questions about student tutorials for Blackboard, so I want to make everyone aware of what is available:
1. There is a link to a CTL Webpage of Student Resources on the AC Connect Portal Homepage under Announcements.
2. There is a tab in Blackboard that is available to students and is called “Student Tools”in the upper right-hand corner of the Blackboard page.
Please view the following video for information and visuals on how to access these resources:
http://screencast.com/t/mlEwBH4f4ah2
our participation in class and online helps you learn more and makes the class more interesting.
You need to schedule time during each week to complete your coursework online. Class time will be for assistance and questions to help students be successful.
Feel free to ask questions -- I’m here to help you.
Honesty, integrity, and respect will guide this course. You are expected to treat all participants with respect at all times. In discussing controversial issues, it is important that students feel comfortable expressing their opinion, yet it is imperative that students refrain from using derogatory or offensive language.
Read assigned chapters, view the chapter power point presentations, and participate in discussion forums every week.
Complete weekly learning activities and exams over course content.
Attend any scheduled in-class meetings.
Keep in mind that grades are not given. Grades are earned based on student performance. Please note the requirements for earning the grade you desire and act accordingly throughout the semester. If you complete the coursework in a timely fashion, there isn’t a reason for you not to successfully complete this course.
Assignments are due on the dates stated.
Late work and make-up assignments/exams are up to the instructor’s discretion. Most likely after a module closes, late work and make-up work will not be accepted. However, if permission is granted, assignments may lose 20% of their original value each day an assignment is late.
Discussion forums will not be available to post to after the date/time deadline. Please read carefully and be aware of when things are due.
Should you need to drop the course, you need to notify the instructor so he/she can begin the process.
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