州立幼儿教育证书旨在满足华盛顿州职业格言指南的要求，适用于有兴趣在幼儿期，早期初等教育，特殊教育或其他照顾和教育幼儿的环境中担任助教的人们。重点放在学生的积极参与，观察，参与和实践经验上。课堂帮助成年人增进对儿童身体，智力，情感和社会发展的了解，并运用适合发展的指导和课程方法，以满足儿童及其家庭的个人和团体需求。所获得的学分可应用于90学分的AA幼儿教育。
The State Early Childhood Education Certificate is designed to meet the Washington State Career Lattice guidelines for people interested in becoming teacher assistants in early childhood, early elementary, special education or other settings caring for and educating young children. Emphasis is placed on active student involvement, observation, participation, and practical experience. Classes help adults increase their understanding of the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children and to apply developmentally appropriate guidance and curriculum methods to meet the individual and group needs of children and their families.<br><br>Learning Outcomes<br>Certificate recipients should possess the skills & abilities described below:<br><br>Build and value diverse family and community relationships and support by demonstrating their understanding of the importance and complex characteristics of children's families and communities.<br>Observe, document and assess young children and use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way, in partnership with families and other professionals, to positively influence children's development.<br>Connect with children and families by knowing, understanding, and using positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for their work with young children.<br>Use developmentally effective approaches by knowing, understanding, and using a wide array of approaches, strategies, and tools to positively influence children's development and learning.<br>Utilize content knowledge in early education by applying the essential concepts, inquiry tools, and academic subjects, and use resources to deepen their understanding.