EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION:
Progression from secondary school technology education programs into related college level
programs with a minimum of duplication is possible through the combined efforts of faculty in
the secondary and postsecondary institutions. The award of advanced credit via planned
articulation of competencies with certification by secondary school instructors/administrators
is one of the methods to be used in planning for combined scheduled academic programs within
Montgomery County educational systems.
The College Tech Prep Program is a partnership between Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
and Montgomery College (MC). This program provides a rigorous, relevant curriculum for students
who wish to explore or prepare for technical careers.
Administration, curriculum coordinators, and the respective faculties of both institutions have
examined the course competencies and content taught at both institutions in Child Development
and Early Childhood Education have agreed to: Develop, for the maximum benefit of
students, an articulated program in Early Childhood Education to prepare students for degrees or
certificates in the applicable programs listed in the chart below.
CERTIFICATION:
Students who wish to enter Montgomery College will present an official high school transcript
attached to a completed Articulation Agreement Credit Award Form verifying successful completion
of the articulated courses with a grade of B or better to the Montgomery College Admissions and
Records Office. To receive credit, students must enroll at Montgomery College within two years
of completion of an articulated program with MCPS. Credit will be transferred upon admission
into Montgomery College in an applicable program.
| MCPS PROGRAM |
APPLICABLE MC PROGRAM |
| Child Development Program |
Early Childhood Education Technology, A.A.S. |
| MCPS COURSES |
CORRESPONDING MC COURSES |
Child Development Program
Child Development 1 A (SP) 4847 or (DP) 4851 and
Child Development 1 B (SP) 4848 or (DP) 4852 and
Child Development 2 A (SP) 4849 or (DP) 4853 and
Child Development 2 B (SP) 4850 or (DP) 4854 and
Child Development 3 A (SP) 4866 and
Child Development 3 B (SP) 4867
* see Other Special Considerations Below
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ED120: Child Development for Child Care Workers (3 credits) and
ED121: Planning Curricula for Child Care
(3 credits)
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Child Development Internship (2 credits)
[4860 (SP)] or [4861 (SP)] or [4862 and 4863 (DP)]
** see Other Special Considerations Below
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ED122: Child Care Practicum and Workshop (3 credits) |
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NOTE: SP = single period; DP = double period; TP = triple period |
OTHER SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
of their transcript verifying successful completion of the MCPS Career Child Development program
that includes Students requesting advanced credit standing must present to the College
Admissions Office an original copy enrollment in four credits, equaling 720 class periods or 540
clock hours.
* Students must present to the coordinator of the MC Early Childhood Education
program their portfolios from the MCPS Career Child Development program demonstrating their
competency in all learner outcomes, with a focus on the ages from birth to five. MCPS teachers
should encourage students to keep their portfolios.
** Students completing at least two credits of the Child Development Internship
course also must present their Daily Log of Activities to the coordinator of the Early Childhood
Education program to be eligible for the three semester hours for ED122: Child Care Practicum
and Workshop. MCPS teachers should encourage students to keep a Daily Log of Activities.
IMPLEMENTATION:
To implement this agreement, the participating institutions agree to:
Offer approved Montgomery County Public Schools courses during grades nine through twelve in
mathematics, science, and technology that include prerequisite skills and content for courses
offered in the Montgomery College curriculum in Early Childhood Education. Students should be
encouraged to pursue a challenging academic program in grades nine through twelve. Students may
be required to take developmental courses in English, Reading, and Mathematics before moving on
to the next level course in their chosen Montgomery College program.
Upon completion of the specific MCPS technical courses outlined in this Agreement, students may
receive college credit when they enter Montgomery College's Early Childhood Development A.A.S.
degree program.
Jointly develop promotional materials to describe the program to students, staff, faculties,
parents, and the community.
Jointly develop and implement a procedure to monitor, evaluate, and assess the effectiveness of
the program.
Communicate this agreement to all concerned, including counselors, faculty, students and
parents.
Designate one MCPS administrator and one MC representative with responsibility for coordinating
and supervising the agreement.
Review the agreement annually and coordinate any curricular changes that may affect the
agreement.
THIS AGREEMENT, having been formulated by the responsible faculties and administrative personnel
of the Montgomery County Public Schools, and Montgomery College, and having been certified by
the chief academic officers of both institutions, is herewith agreed to for implementation
beginning with the Spring Semester of 2000.
Jerry D. Weast, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools
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Charlene Nunley, Ph.D.
President
Montgomery College
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