This document outlines the schedule and course descriptions for Lansing Community College's Child Development & Early Education Program for Fall 2012. The program consists of 1-credit seminars that meet on Saturdays from 8am to 5pm. Seminars cover topics like school readiness, child self-esteem, curriculum for physical and math development in early childhood, partnerships in infant/toddler care, adult communication in early childhood programs, diversity, and brain development. The seminars provide training hours for childcare licensing and apply to LCC degrees in child development and early education. Students can register online or by phone.

1. Child Development & Early Education
Program
Fall 2012- 1 Credit- Seminar Schedule
(Face-to-Face format) All seminars meet 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 .m
Lansing Community College
Sept 9 & 15--- CHDV 197--Exploring School Readiness (CRN 42619)
 Examines the developmental process and domains related to what it means to be “ready”
for school.
Jean Garratt, Instructor
Sept 22 & 29—CHDV 186—Child Self-Esteem/Positive Discipline (CRN 42617)
 This course looks at children’s self esteem, what it is, where it comes from and how it can
be fostered in both home and early childhood education settings.
Kathy Kelly, Instructor
Oct 6 & 10—CHDV 120--Curriculum: Phys Dev/Early Childhood (CRN 43157)
 Examines curriculum and activities which enhance the development of physical and motor
skills in early childhood programs and includes information on developmentally
appropriate activities.
Brenda Woods, Instructor
Oct 20 & 27—CHDV 128—Partnerships in Infant/Toddler Care (CRN 43159)
 Explores strategies for creating infant and toddler care and education environments that
support partnerships with families, colleagues, and ancillary professionals as a means of
supporting children’s development.
Barbara Newby, Instructor
Nov 3 &10—CHDV 181—Adult Communication/Early Child Program (CRN 43164)
 Examines effective adult-adult communication (both staff-staff and staff-parent) in early
childhood and care programs.
Robin Willner, Instructor
Dec 1 & 8—CHDV 189—Help Children Value Diversity (CRN 42442)
 Explores how early education and care programs can promote diversity and encourage
cultural competence through embracing similarities and differences
LaVelle Gipson-Tansil, Instructor
Online
8/23 -10/17—CHDV 197-Special Topics-Brain Development (CRN 43190)
 Explore key findings of current research, how the brain develops and functions and
windows of opportunity for learning
Mary Fullmer, Instructor
Sept 22 – Oct 20--CHDV 124—Curriculum: Math in Early Childhood (CRN 43158)
 Examines curriculum which enhances the interest in, and development of, math skills,
concepts and awareness in early childhood education and care programs
Jean Garratt, Instructor
(For more information on individual seminars see: http://www.lcc.edu/health/news/child/
Note: Seminars provide 15 hours of training toward Child Day Care Licensing training requirements and
apply toward LCC Child Development & Early Education Degrees)
To register online, visit LCC website at www.lcc.edu
To register by phone, call 517-483-1205
For further information regarding Child Development & Early Education courses, call 517-483-1141