Welcome
TIPS for Child Care Institute, Inc. is an Vocational Institute that seeks to foster the development of early care and learning adult learners throughout their entire education. We are a student focused institute, our teaching community is made up of a group of talented and creative professionals, who are passionate about creating the best Early Childhood Vocational School with a focus on Praxis Based strategies. TIPS for Child Care Institute, Inc. offers the tools and support necessary for our adult learners to reach their full potential. We adopt and implement the use of research and evidence based course and framework into every instructional package. We hold our students to the highest standard of excellence, a TIPS Certified teacher has demonstrated mastery of early learning competence prior to applying for their Credential Status. Every students process is manually reviewed with a dialogue of areas of strengths and improvement our instructors build and support them in maximizing on their full professional potential.
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Our Enriched Instructional Classes bring everyone to the front of the class! Basic computer skills and a stable Internet connection is required for these courses.
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Courses for every subject area that meet the Child Development Credential Criteria
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You have the opportunity to call, email, or text message with your teacher throughout the week as always!
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Home Visitor Credential Readiness Course
Online, Hybrid, Enhanced
Enrolling in this course will provide participants with our hands-on, innovative class for students of every background. Our qualified and experienced teachers serve as facilitators of the learning process. Instead of simply lecturing, they guide students by helping to make sense of course materials, encouraging them to ask questions and explore solutions, and promoting the use of resources outside of the classroom.
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Featured Components:
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Parenting (CSEFEL)
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Advocacy and Awareness
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Special Education Law
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DAP
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Project Approach Model
Pre-School
Credential
Readiness Course
Online, Hybrid, Enhanced
This course will guide students through the foundations of the subject and beyond. Students apply their newly developed skills within a learning environment that is challenging and demands their active participation. The result is a group of inspired and proficient individuals with a drive for learning and a motivation to succeed.
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Featured Components:
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Tucker Turtle (CSEFEL)
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IFSP to IEP (Transition)
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ADHD DCL
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Intentional teaching across domains
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Theory In Practice
Infant Toddler
Credential Readiness
Course
Online, Hybrid, Enhanced
Enroll in this 12 week online CDA training course, our hands-on, innovative class for students of every background. Our qualified and experienced teachers serve as facilitators of the learning process. Instead of simply lecturing, they guide students by helping to make sense of course materials, encouraging them to ask questions and explore solutions, and promoting the use of resources outside of the classroom. Course includes field assignments, evidence of course work implemented and weekly interaction.
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Featured Courses:
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Rethinking DAP 0-3
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Interaction v. Engagement
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From Planning to Implementation
Our Students Earn 6 College Credits
Early Childhood Field Experience (or Early Childhood Elective Credit)
(3 credits, lower division level)
This course provides the student with practical experience in environments for young children, birth to age five. The experience affords the student the opportunity to become familiar with and demonstrate the principles and practices of early childhood. Hands-on instruction in working with children birth to age five.
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Introduction to Working With Young Children
(3 credits, lower division level)
This course exposes students to competencies required in the implementation of sound environments for young children, birth to age five. The course introduces content in the following areas: planning a safe and healthy learning environment, supporting development in physical, cognitive, language and social/ emotional areas; developing relationships with-in families; program management; professionalism; observation and recording information about children; and the principles of child development and learning. Hands-on instruction in working with children birth to age five.
Our Mission
TIPS for Child Care Institute is proud to be an eligible training institute for WIOA. Our innovative teaching methods help learners really latch onto the material, and take charge of their own learning. Upon completion of certification , our students are fully prepared for their next step, whether that be continuing their education at a two or four year college or university or joining the work force.