The ECE Program includes theory and practice in the systematic study of child development and the application of that study to developmentally appropriate early childhood education and work with school age children. The program offers classes fulfilling the requirements for all levels of the California State Department of Education Child Development Permit Matrix (Title 5) which comply with California Department of Social Services (Title 22) requirements for employment in early education programs.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
This course of study provides relevant educational experiences for students whose goals include work with children and families with an emphasis on the needs of the rural community. An Associate in Science degree in Early Childhood Education is offered through this program, as well as a strong academic foundation for students transferring to a four-year university program in ECE or a related field. College of the Siskiyous' course of study in ECE articulates to both Southern Oregon University and the California State University System.
Career Options in this field include:
Early Education Program Site Supervisor, Entry positions in Family Services Agencies, Family Childcare Provider, Head Start Teacher or Site Director, Independent Preschool Teacher or Director, Infant-Toddler Caregiver or Site Director, State Preschool Teacher or Site Director, Transfer to a four-year institution and advanced career choices.
Note: Some career options may require more than two years of college level study.
Regional Labor Market Assessment
See pages 17-19 and pages 26-29 for information about careers in Child Development and Early Education.
The Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) Permit Stipend Program pays the child development permit application fee to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for eligible applicants. Effective July 1, 2022, the child development permit stipend is available for all levels of the permit: Assistant, Associate Teacher, Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor and Program Director.
Permit stipend applications are available at https://www.childdevelopment.org/students-workforce/applications/child-development-permit-stipends.
The CDTC reimburses $49 of live scan fees to eligible first-time permit applicants
If you have any questions, please contact CDTC at CDTC-Permit@yosemite.edu.
We are excited to announce a new online child development permit application option, available now on the CDTC website at www.childdevelopment.org, select "Apply for Child Development Permit Stipend," then select "Apply for a Permit Online Here." The online permit application can be used for all types and levels of permits.
The online permit application is a two-step process. After completing the online portion, follow the instructions on the "Review/Summary" tab of the application to print, complete and mail required documents to CDTC for processing.
Note: online applications are optional; hard copy permit application documents and instructions are available on the CDTC Permit Stipend Page at www.childdevelopment.org.
The benefits of the online application are as follows:
If you have any questions, please contact CDTC by email at CDTC-Permit@yosemite.edu.
We welcome your feedback on this new online permit application option.
The Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) is pleased to announce that the 2022-2023 ECE Educational Support Grant (ESG) application is available. This program provides support for specific educational expenses to students attending California Community Colleges. Students pursuing a career in early childhood or child development, may be eligible to apply for the new Educational Support Grant. All eligibility criteria included in the application.
The students can access the ESG application at childdevelopment.org.
Students who took summer 2022 courses from July 1, 2022, as well as students who are enrolled in fall 2022 courses may apply now. Please note the 2022-2023 eligibility priorities:
Priority 1: Employees of all direct-funded CDSS/CDE programs including center-based programs and family child care network programs or center-based programs with satellite family child care providers. This also includes co-located Head Start Programs. Employees of any program, center-based or licensed family child care homes, that serve children on a voucher basis for Alternative Payment services. Employees of all other programs including center-based and licensed family child care homes.
Priority 2: Students who are not currently employed (as described in the above Priority 1 requirement) and enrolled in a three-unit ECE/CD Practicum/Student Teaching course.
If you have questions, please send them to cdtc@yosemite.edu
Two-year class rotation schedule
Please view the requirements for each level of Child Development Permit on this Permit Matrix
Visit https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl797.pdf?sfvrsn=665bc585_0 for additional guidance about permit requirements.
Specialization Classes leading to the Master Teacher Permit.
Patrice Thatcher
Email: thatcher@siskiyous.edu
Phone: (530) 938-5290
Program Contact: Career and Technical Education
Email: cteinfo@siskiyous.edu
Phone: (530) 938-5512
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