Introduction to Child Care - School Age (non-credit) - Online - School of Continuing Education, University Of Wisconsin

	Introduction to Child Care - School Age (non-credit)

	This is an introductory course for school-age workers who are new to the field of school-age (ages 5-12 years) and afterschool care that enables participants to begin working effectively with youth ages 5 to 12. To receive the Registry Certificate, all course assignments must be completed within the course timeline. This course is a DCF Approved school-age only equivalent to Introduction to the Child Care Profession, and it is being offered in partnership with the UWM Center for Early Childhood Professional Development and Leadership.
More ▼ This is an introductory course for school age workers who are new to the field of school age (ages 5-12 years) and after-school care. Enable participants to begin working effectively with youth ages 5 to 12. to receive Registry certificate, all course assignments must be completed within the course time line. Course is a DCF Approved school-age only equivalent to introduction to the Child Care Profession. Course offered in partnership with UWM Center for Early Childhood and Professional Development. Learning Outcomes Apply knowledge of growth and development to leading and guiding a school-age group that meets the multiple needs of children and youth. Understand the importance of relationships and communication in the practice of quality school-age and after-school activities. Implement guidance techniques and strategies to support children and youth individually and in group experiences. Close ▲ Benefits and Learning Outcomes ▼ Apply knowledge of growth and development to leading and guiding a school-age group that meets the multiple needs of children and youth Understand the importance of relationships and communication in the practice of quality school-age and afterschool activities Implement guidance techniques and strategies to support children and youth individually and in group experiences Close ▲



	Dates and locations to be announced. Fee: $180

	Email us with your interest, contact:
		Mark Krueger, Professor, markkrue@uwm.edu, 414-227-3138 Quinn Wilder, qwild@uwm.edu, 414-227-3172 Rick Flowers, Program Manager , rflowers@uwm.edu, 414-227-3358 Gevon M. Daynuah, Program Manager, daynuah@uwm.edu, 414-227-3351 Cheryl Baldwin, Assistant Professor/Director, baldwic@uwm.edu, 414-227-3180

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