The Children's Program Certificate: Teaching specialization is designed for the student who desires knowledge about Early Childhood Development and skills for teaching young children. This certificate contains two laboratory and one fieldwork component emphasizing working with children. This certificate exceeds Title 22 education requirements for fully qualified teachers. With 175 days of experience and the completion of 16 specified G.E. Areas A, B, C, and D, this certificate meets Title 5 education requirements for a fully qualified teacher.<br><br>Understand and use a wide array of developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools to connect with children and families and positively influence each child's development and learning.<br>Be able to evaluate Early care and Education Program regulations, standards, and policies according to Title 22 California.<br>Be grounded in Child Development knowledge (theory) and use their understanding of young children and their needs to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for each child.