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Early Childhood Ed T-Prep Certificate

Northeastern Junior College

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 13.1015

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Sterling, Colorado

    100 College Avenue, Sterling, Colorado, 80751-2944

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 25-2051.00

Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionMonitoringWritingLearning StrategiesSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingInstructingActive Learning

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingPsychologyPublic Safety and SecurityTherapy and CounselingSociology and AnthropologyAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingNear Vision

Tasks

  • Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of
  • Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive r
  • Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinf
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Deliver presentations at professional conferences.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareComputer based training softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Adaptive paint brushesAdaptive scissorsAdaptive utensilsAlternative computer keyboardsBraille writersCanesCommunication boardsCommunication symbol setsComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital video disk DVD playersEducational board gamesEducational puzzlesEmergency first aid kitsCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Special Education Teachers, Preschool25-2051.00
  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary25-1081.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) — assist in drafting initial goals and objectives under the supervision of a lead special educator in a preschool inclusion setting.
  • Special educational strategies — apply foundational sensory-motor and perceptual techniques during structured lessons under direct mentor guidance in an early childhood classroom.
  • Socially acceptable behavior — implement pre-designed behavior modification protocols with close oversight in a self-contained preschool special education environment.
  • Nonverbal communication techniques — use gestures, facial expressions, and physical proximity to provide comfort and encouragement to preschool students with special needs under supervision.
  • Basic skill instruction — deliver structured lessons on color, shape, number, and letter recognition to young learners with disabilities following a cooperating teacher's established lesson plans.
  • Student progress data — collect and record observational notes and assessment data using provided forms and software tools in a preschool special education classroom.
  • Family communication — participate in scheduled conferences with parents and caregivers under the guidance of a supervising teacher to share student progress updates.
  • Personal hygiene and self-care routines — support students through structured daily routines following established protocols and individualized care plans in a preschool setting.
  • Assistive technology tools — operate basic device drivers, educational software, and internet browser applications under direction to support instructional activities for students with disabilities.
  • Disability accommodation strategies — identify and apply pre-approved accommodation techniques for students with a variety of disabilities under the direction of a lead special educator.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
30%
Placement Rate
87%