Child Development

The Child Development course will give students project-based experiences in child development programs. Instruction includes an orientation, workplace safety policies and procedures, communications and critical thinking techniques, and employability skills. Emphasis is placed on the theories of human development and growth. This competency-based course is sequenced in three levels designed for early childhood education. This course’s competencies align with the California High School Academic Content Standards and the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards: Child Development 1 – Foundations; Child Development 2 – Language, Arts, and Music for Young Children; Child Development 3 – Curriculum.

Schedule:

Child Development 1 – Foundations (Articulated with Mt.SAC)

Fall Class Schedule: 08/11/25-09/11/25
Spring Class Schedule: 01/12/26-02/19/26

Child Development 2 – Language, Arts, and Music for Young Children (Articulated with Mt.SAC)

Fall Class Schedule: 09/15/25-10/16/25
Spring Class Schedule: 02/23/26-03/26/26

Child Development 3 – Curriculum

Fall Class Schedule: 10/20/25-11/20/25
Spring Class Schedule: 03/31/26-05/07/26

Essentials – Preparation for Child Development

Fall Class Schedule: 12/01/25-12/18/25
Spring Class Schedule: 05/11/26-05/28/26

Days	Times	Location
M-Th	8:00 AM - 12:30 PM	K1
M-Th	4:30 PM - 9:00 PM	K1

For more information, orientation appointments are available as needed. Call us at (626) 931-3102.

Bassett Adult School is an Eligible Training Provider in the State of California and is a partner with EDD, TAA/ TRA, Department of Rehabilitation, Workman’s compensation and CSAAVE, California State Approving Agency for the Veteran Education.

CTE Office

CTE Office Clerk II

Ms. Maria Perez

[email protected]

Office: (626) 931-3102

Fax: (626) 931-3120

CTE Program Manager

Mr. Angel Villalon

[email protected]

Office: (626) 931-3102

Direct: (626) 931-3129