A sample of our coursework: •
Typical & Atypical Development (ages 3-‐9)
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EC Motor Development & Movement Education
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Introduction to ESOL & Bilingual Education
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Technology in Inclusive Early Childhood Settings
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Infant & Toddler Development (birth-‐3)
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Early Childhood Numeracy & Mathematics
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Science & Social Studies in Early Childhood Settings
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Early Childhood Leadership
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45 scholars will be admitted into Project PIECE. Applications are now being accepted for Project PIECE cohorts. To request information or an application packet, contact:
Project PIECE
Dr. Cindy Ryan, WOU Early Childhood Faculty
Student Teaching in inclusive birth-‐3, 3-‐5, and K-‐4 settings
email:
[email protected]
Promoting Inclusion in Early Childhood Educators
phone: (503) 838-‐8605
345 N. Monmouth Avenue Monmouth, OR 97361 www.wou.edu
The contents of this brochure were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education H325K130148. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Teaching Research Institute, nor the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Project Officer, Julia Eile Martin.
Project PIECE
The College of Education and the Teaching Research Institute at Western Oregon University (WOU) have been awarded a five-‐year grant from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs to provide training and support for early childhood educators so they can get a bachelor's degree with a teaching authorization in early childhood, as well as an endorsement in early intervention/early childhood special education.
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have your associate's degree or equivalent?
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teach in Head Start, child care, Family Building Blocks, or Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education, and you want to get your teaching license?
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want to teach in inclusive early childhood settings?
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want early childhood faculty who support & mentor you as you move through the program?
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want to teach children between the ages of birth-‐nine? want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families?
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participating in a project that will give you substantial financial assistance (scholarships) to take classes & complete your teaching authorization & Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education endorsement?
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being part of an exciting program that focuses on inclusion of children with disabilities, as well as culturally & linguistically diverse populations?
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taking evening, weekend, summer & online courses so you can continue to work at your current job?
We are looking for a diverse group of individuals* who love working with young children and families, who want to learn and grow, and who value inclusion and diversity...if this is you, give us call to learn more about Project PIECE. Project PIECE Primary Faculty •
Dr. Patricia Blasco, Teaching Research Institute, WOU Early Childhood Faculty
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Dr. Mickey Pardew, WOU Special Education Professor
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Dr. Cindy Ryan, WOU Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Faculty
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should consider applying to take part in Project PIECE!
*We are particularly interested in recruiting underrepresented groups based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. A Project PIECE selection committee has been formed in order to ensure a fair and equitable application and selection process for all applicants.
