Preschool Learning Foundations Courses and Certificate

California Preschool Learning Foundations and Framework Courses

The California Preschool Learning Foundations and Framework describe competencies, knowledge and skills, teaching strategies and environment enrichment in a high- quality early childhood program. These courses meet TK, Head Start, State Preschool and all QRIS participating programs and home child care providers criteria standards for quality curriculum development for California’s young children.

Courses are 1 unit – 4 weeks (fast-track)
Resources used in the courses are free, no textbook to purchase
Completed courses will permanently be on your transcript
Professional Development – 16 Hours for California Teacher Credentialing
Build to earn your Certificate in California Preschool Foundations & Framework (all 10 plus CDE 101)
Student centered training available to learn online course management system Canvas
Registration is simple, just go to: MSJC Enrollment Services
Cost: Current 1 unit at California Community College $46.00

Fall

All Fall Foundation and Framework classes will be 4 week classes and offered online

CDE-098A CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Social and Emotional Development
CDE 098B CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Language and Literacy Development
CDE 098C CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: English Language Development

Spring

CDE 098D CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Mathematics
CDE 098E CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Visual Arts
CDE 098F CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Performing Arts
CDE 098G CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Physical Development

Summer

CDE 098I CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Health
CDE 098J CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: History and Social Science
CDE 098K CA Preschool Foundations & Framework: Science

For More Information contact Robin Suitt rsuitt@msjc.edu or Michelle Harper mharper@msjc.edu