Early Childhood Education Department
Find valuable resources for students in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program at CRC.
Welcome to the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Department’s student resource web pages. These pages provide current and prospective students with easy access to important program information, resources, requirements, and opportunities that support their educational and professional goals. Use this information as a starting point for navigating ECE program processes, field-based learning experiences, professional development opportunities, and resources related to working in the early childhood education field.
ECE Resources
Child Development Permit
Child Development Permits are particularly important for individuals who work, or plan to work, in state-funded early childhood education and child development programs.
CDTC Educational Support Grant
The Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) Educational Support Grant may provide eligible students with funds for coursework supporting an Early Childhood Education degree, certificate, or California Child Development Permit.
California Early Childhood Mentor Program (CECMP)
The Mentor Program connects Early Childhood Education students from Los Rios Community Colleges with experienced Mentor Teachers throughout the community.
Elementary Field Experience Information
ECE 350: Elementary Field Experience provides students with the opportunity to connect their coursework with direct experience in an elementary school classroom.
Practicum Lab
ECE practicum gives students the opportunity to connect what they are learning in their Early Childhood Education courses with supervised experience working directly with young children.
Frequently Asked Questions
These FAQs will be continuously updated. Check back for more information.
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