ECE.I-BEST Program at Clark College
The ECE.I-BEST program at Clark College provides integrated basic education and skills training for students to earn college-level credits and grades. It offers wrap-around support services and opportunities for students to earn the WA state initial certificate. Through team-taught integrated curriculum and support classes, students receive guidance on academic planning for future certificates and degrees in early childhood education. The program recruits students from various backgrounds, including Transitional Studies at Clark College, ESL, GED, and those new to college or childcare facilities. Support includes recruitment, registration assistance, workshops, background checks, and student success guidance.
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ECE I-BEST ECE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 11.17.17 JANETTE CLAY & NICOLE HOPKINS
WHAT IS I-BEST? Integrated Basic Education & Skills Training Bridge from Transitional Studies college level classes Students earn college level credits & grades Team taught integrated curriculum At least 50% overlap of instruction required Wrap around support services At Clark College: Dedicated I-BEST support class all cohorts Technology, academic & soft skills, college resources & services I-BEST expansion as per Clark College 2016-2021 Academic Plan
WHAT IS ECE I-BEST? Students earn WA state initial certificate 1 quarter 16 credits(Evening Class) Monday M030 I-BEST Support CAP 091 4 credits AA4 108 Tuesday M030 I-BEST Support CAP 091 4 credits AA4 108 Wednesday M030 I-BEST Support CAP 091 4 credits AA4 108 (finish 6:50) Cohort of students 5:00 to 6:20 pm Capacity: 20-25 Spring 2015: 16 Spring 2016: 10 8100 8101 6:30 to 8:50 pm (start 7 pm) Combo of ECED & 105/107 AA4 108 ECED & 105 Intro Early Childhood Ed. 5 credits AA4 108 (hybrid) ECED & 107 Health, Safety, Nutrition 5 credits AA4 108 (hybrid) Summer 2017: 9 Summer 2018: ?? Team instruction & integration of coursework Advising / ed planning for future ECE certificates & degrees
RECRUITING STUDENTS Many ECE I-BEST students are from Transitional Studies at Clark College ESL CAP/ HS 21+ / GED Some students are new to Clark College Directly from in home care or childcare facilities On-going throughout the year
SUPPORTING STUDENTS Recruitment of students Registration Get ready workshops WA department of early learning overview Fill out portable background check (PBC) application TB skin test requirements Funding assistance Next steps / what to expect Student success support
WHAT CAN WE DO TOGETHER? Recruitment of students Build partnerships Transitional Studies & ECE Area ECE organizations & centers Other partnerships?
Janette Clay Nicole Hopkins Transitional Studies Learning communities Manager Transitional Studies Coach jclay@clark.edu nhopkins@clark.edu 360-992-2618 360-992-2717 TBG 201 TBG 201
