Announcements

Spring 2024 Semester

Financial Opportunities for Students!

For Students Currently Working in Childcare
Stipend Application Due April 15

If you live in San Diego County and have worked in the childcare industry for the past 9 months, you may qualify for free money!
See the Flyer below and apply online here!

Thanks to a partnership with the San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Agency, we are offering a retention stipend for eligible child care providers in San Diego County. Eligibility criteria includes: Reside in San Diego County Continuous nine month employment in child care industry, directly working with children Participate in the completion of a professional development/growth plan Completion of all required tasks Applications must be submitted through the Workforce Registry. The deadline to apply is Apr. 15. apply at https://www.sdcoe.net/special-populations/early-education/retention-stipend

For Students Looking For a Job:
Paid Internship Applications Due April 14
K-16 Collaborative Border Region Talent Pipeline

Students are paid $20/hour for up to 290 hours in local elementary, middle and high schools for the 2024-2025 School Year!
See the Flyer below and apply online here!

Undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in K-12 Education are encouraged to apply to the K-16 Collaborative Education Work Experience Program:

Placements are available with local K-12 educational agencies (LEAs) throughout San Diego and Imperial counties at elementary, middle and high school sites.
Students are paid $20/hour for up to 290 hours (includes training and ongoing support).
The student application window will be open from March 11th to April 14, 2024 (extended). Interviews will take place in May 2024. Training is scheduled for late August 2024, with the on-site work experience taking place over the course of the 24-25 school year.

In Spring 2024, we are offering face-to-face, Hyflex, and online courses. We have many options for classes at the Fallbrook and Escondido Education Centers, in addition to San Marcos’ main campus!

2 New Classes Have been added!

CHDV 100 Section #35599 – Online 8-week class (April 1-May 25)

CHDV 185 Section #35598 – Online 8-week class (April 1-May 25)

We also still have space available in:

CHDV 115 Section #35503 – Hybrid 8-week Class (April 1-May 25) Mondays 6-9:10 p.m. at Escondido Campus and online

CHDV 104 Section #35368 – Hybrid 4-week Class (April 1-April 27) Tuesdays 6-9:10 p.m. at Fallbrook Campus and online.

CHDV 184 Section #35370 – Hybrid 4-week Class (April 29-May 25) Tuesdays 6-9:10 p.m. at Fallbrook Campus and online

It’s not too late to enroll in these courses as well!

Take classes for your Associate Teacher Certificate/Permit at Fallbrook!
These classes are taught in 4-week sessions, meeting Tuesday nights and online.

Child Growth & Development
TUES FACE TO FACE & ONLINE
6:00 -9:10 p.m.
1/29 - 2/24
This program offers the best of both worlds,
featuring class meetings only ONCE per week
with the rest online! These are the units
needed to start work in childcare and
preschool programs, so register NOW for one,
two, three, or all four classes!
Want More Info?
Contact CHDV/EDUC Dept. Chair,
Dr. Laurel Anderson with questions
landerson@palomar.edu
Child, Family, & Community
TUES FACE TO FACE & ONLINE
6:00 -9:10 p.m.
2/26 - 3/23
Guidance for Young Children
TUES FACE TO FACE & ONLINE
6:00 -9:10 p.m.
4/1 - 4/27
ECE Curriculum Experiences:
LANGUAGE, LITERACY, MATH,
& SCIENCE
TUES FACE TO FACE & ONLINE
6:00 -9:10 p.

Not Sure Which Classes to Take??

Drop by our Student Office Hours on Thursdays, 9:30am -11:00am in classroom MD 105
or
Contact CHDV & EDU Department Chair Laurel Anderson at landerson@palomar.edu

Service Learning at Palomar

Do you need to complete a Service Learning Project for one of your Child Development Classes? Are you interested in learning about more organizations in our community that help children and families? Visit our Service Learning Website.

ESL Support for Child Development

Free ESL Tutoring is available for all Palomar College students! ESL Tutors can offer support in writing, reading, grammar, pronunciation and conversation practice for any Palomar College class. Support is also available for learning how to use Canvas, MyPalomar, email, and more!
If you have questions, please contact Tina Parker at 760-744-1150, Ext. 2258.

Palomar’s ECE Lab School is Hiring!

Would you like to be a part of the teaching staff at one of the best preschools in San Diego County? Apply now for immediate job openings at the Palomar Early Childhood Education Lab School! Please submit your application to Tamara Holthaus (ECELS Coordinator) via email at tholthaus@palomar.edu.

Teacher and Teacher Assistant Positions Are Available!

Palomar’s ECE Lab School is Enrolling New Children!

Both Palomar ECE Lab Schools on the San Marcos Campus and Escondido campus now have a reduced or tuition-free* California State Preschool Program for children ages 2 1/2 – 5 years!

Includes a reduced or tuition-free*,
California State Preschool Program
(CSPP) for children ages 2 ½ – 5 years Incluye un programa de preescolar del estado
de California (CSPP) reducido o gratuito* para
niños de 2 ½ a 5 años.

Please visit the ECE Lab School website for additional information on our programs, including fees and funding options.

Palomar Partnership with EUSD

Palomar Child Development & Education Department is partnering with Escondido Union School District.
Work as a paraeducator and get your degree for free! Visit EUSD P3 Program Website for more information.

Please watch our CHDV Welcome Video

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We wish you a safe, healthy, and prosperous semester!

Interested in taking classes at Palomar but you need care for your child in order to do so?

Easter Seals provides free childcare to parents who are in school or working. Contact them directly to see if you qualify! Call 714 294 2807

Child Development and Education Department