Early Childhood Resource Consultant (Special Needs)

Program Code	7060
Program Name	Early Childhood Resource Consultant (Special Needs)
Description	This is a part-time, post-diploma graduate certificate program for Early Childhood Educators who want to learn the essential skills required to promote the inclusion of children with exceptionalities in the Early Learning and Care Community. Upon successful completion, graduates will qualify as Resource Teachers and/or Resource Consultants under the Child Care and Early Years Act.
Admission Requirements	Ontario College Early Childhood Education Diploma, or letter of equivalency from the AECEO. All applicants must be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators
Info	Please contact Lynn Haines if you require more information: lhaines@centennialcollege.ca.
Notes	Completion Requirements: There are seven academic courses and two supervised field practicums. Courses run consecutively, and a minimum C grade must be maintained in each course to continue within the program. Students must successfully complete Level 1 before moving to Level 2. This program has an intake only for new students in the Fall each year. LEVEL 1: SN-400 Exploring Inclusion SN-401 Working with Families SN-402 Field Practicum 1 SN-403 Service Planning SN-405 Resource Coordination Level 2: SN-404 Strategies for Success and Inclusion SN-406 Advocacy in the Home, School and Community SN-407 Research and Conference Planning SN-408 Field Practicum 2 Please note: Due to the nature of this program, students must provide a recent Police Reference Check prior to each field placement and required courses. A criminal record or charges pending before the courts in regard to crimes against vulnerable populations may determine eligibility for courses and completion of the program.
Contact Name	Tiffany Dittmann, Program Coordinator
Contact Email	TDittmann@centennialcollege.ca

Mandatory Courses

Course Code	Course Name
SN-400	Exploring Inclusion
SN-401	Working with Families
SN-402	Field Practicum 1
SN-403	Service Planning
SN-404	Strategies for Success and Inclusion
SN-405	Resource Coordination
SN-406	Advocacy in the Home, School and Community
SN-407	Research and Conference Planning
SN-408	Field Practicum 2