Early Childhood Education, I-BEST
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, LWTech is offering a combination of online and on-campus classes for Summer and Fall quarters. I-BEST wants you to have the most up-to-date information. Please check the current course schedule and additional information about how the class will be taught below. I-BEST Advisors are here to help. Contact us to schedule an appointment and we will answer your questions.
Certificate Information and Schedule
- Certificate Length: 1 or 2 Quarters
- Credits: 15 or 26
- I-BEST Start Dates: All Quarters (Evening and Saturdays)
The I-BEST State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate and I-BEST State Early Childhood Education, Short Certificate of Specialization - General completes Steps 5 and 6 of Level 2 on the Washington State ECE Career Lattice. These certificates prepare I-BEST students for a first job in Early Childhood Education or for promotions in Childcare Centers or Family Home Ownership. Students will learn how to prepare a safe and heathy environment for children to learn, grow, and play. I-BEST students can start the program any quarter with quarter one or quarter two classes. I-BEST students can complete one certificate or both certificates depending on their career goals. Students completing I-BEST Early Childhood Education certificates can continue studying at LWTech to complete additional certificate levels or an Early Childhood Education Associate’s (AAS) degree.
Learn more about LWTech's Early Childhood Education program.
I-BEST ECE Summer 2021 Course Options
Short Certificate of Specialization
EDUC&115 Childhood Development
EDUC&130 Guiding Behavior
ABED 086 Support Class
State Credential
ECED&160 Curriculum Development
I-BEST ECE Fall 2021 Course Options
Initial Certificate
ECED&105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
ECED&120 Practicum: Nurturing Relationships
ECED&107 Health, Safety, Nutrition
ABED 066 Support Class
State Credential
EDUC&150 Child, Family, Community
How Will These Courses Be Taught?
- Zoom: This course is an online classroom with an instructor and students in the same place, at the same time using Zoom. Student are required to be on Zoom and ready for class at all Zoom class times. Zoom online classes also use Canvas to share classroom materials and to turn in assignments.
Employment and Wages
What does an Early Childhood Education career look like in the United States?
Current Job Openings in Washington
Explore current, local job postings for Early Childhood Education Teaching Assistants on these popular job search websites:
- LWTech Hire Lions
Hire Lions is LWTech's online job search website. To use the site and sign-up for job alerts, create a free account. If you have questions about creating an account, you can contact the Employment Resource Center. - Indeed
- Monster
- Glassdoor
Contact an I-BEST Advisor
Ready to talk with an advisor about the I-BEST Early Childhood Education Certificate? Want to learn more about options to help pay for I-BEST college classes? Request an appointment with an I-BEST advisor by submitting an appointment request form and an advisor will contact you as soon as possible.