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SAC 101 - Best Practices in School -Age and Youth Care Skills


Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course introduces basic best practices of school-age and youth care skills for practitioners in out-of-school care environments.

Course Topics:

  • The School- Age Care Profession
  • The School-Age Care Professional
  • Physical Development
  • Play
  • Cognitive Development
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Social Development
  • Self
  • Guidance
  • Morality
  • Trends and Issues for School Age Care
  • Program Environment
  • A Healthy and Safe Environment

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:

  • Computer with Internet access
  • Word-processing software (must be able to save Word format)
  • Anti-virus software

Grading System:
A grade of C is required for all course work.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59



Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Select space, time, and materials to plan developmentally appropriate experiences that encourage children’s play, exploration, and learning. (NAEYC 1a, 1c)
  2. Identify the principles of child growth and development to serve as a foundation for working effectively with young children. (NAEYC 1a)
  3. Identify strategies and techniques for providing a supportive environment in which children can develop self-control and interact positively with others. (NAEYC 1c)
  4. Name strategies for establishing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with families. (NAEYC 2a)
  5. Identify community resources to assist children with diverse abilities, their families, and early care and education professionals. (NAEYC1b, 2b, 2c, 3d)
  6. Identify national, state and local standards, policies, regulations, and laws that are applicable to school-age care programs. (NAEYC 6a, 6d)
  7. Demonstrate effective strategies and tools for early education, including appropriate uses of technology. (NAEYC 4b)

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies  that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies  on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2022-2023