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Register now for Spring Classes! |
Take some extra time to recover from the holidays. . Most Saddleback CDES courses begin the END of January!! Check the online schedule for more information. Our Program prepares students with theory based, hands-on early childhood teacher education enabling them to provide developmentally appropriate care and teaching practices in settings designed for young children. Additionally, we offer courses designed to prepare students for entry into the K-12 setting. Our faculty are highly trained and many are current practitioners in the early childhood and elementary education fields. Students have many opportunities to apply their learning in our nationally accredited child development lab school as well as in the classrooms of our local Mentor Teachers. All CDES courses are offered on campus as well as online and there are morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend courses. . Check the current course schedule to find the schedule that meets your needs. More information about our Online program can be found under the CDES Online link to the left. Our awards and certificates are aligned with current Child Development Permit requirements for teachers of young children. Successful completion of our courses enables students to meet state certification requirements for early childhood teachers and prepares them for transfer to four year child development and early childhood education programs to further their educational and career goals. Students are encouraged to apply for both the college certificate or degree as well as the State Child Development Permit. |
| Child Development Permits |
Permits on a fast track! Saddleback College has qualified as a "Verification of Completion" School! read more>>>> Child Development Permit levels and requirements read more>>>> How to Apply read more>>>>
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Child Development Training Consortium |
If you submitted a Fall Application: It's time to complete the evaluation form and send to June with a copy of your grade printout in order to receive your reimbursement check! Pick one up at the CDC or check back for downloadable form Financial and Technical Assistance for students |
Field based instruction in local child development centers with experienced teachers |