Learn ~ Lead ~ Laugh ~ Love

Potential Careers
	Elementary School Teacher 	Preschool Teacher
	Day Care Provider 	Pediatric Nurse
	Speech Therapist 	Child Psychologist 	Social worker
	Toy Designer
	School Counselor 	Private Nanny
	Recreation Director 	And many more!

Class Benefits
	Off-Campus internships
	Hands on learning activities
	Dual Enrollment College Credit 	Field Trips and Guest Speakers 	PE Waived
	A-G Elective Credit
        Create a professional resume         Make a difference in a child’s
life

Certifications
	Paraprofessional Exam offered to all enrolled students at no cost.
	CTE Completion Certificate 	CTE Competency Certificate

College Credit
	Students will have the option to dual enroll with the Clovis Community College CD1 3 Unit course.
	College Textbooks and tuition fees are waived, and completion of coursework is mentored by instructor.

Exploring Education & Child Development Careers

Pathway Mission Expose students to numerous careers
with children and inspire them to pursue a profession in a child related career.

PATHWAY INSTRUCTOR Mrs. Beth Weaver (559) 327-1000
BethWeaver@CUSD.com

CTE COUNSELOR Todd Deck (559) 327-1101
ToddDeck@CUSD.com

CTE LEARNING DIRETOR

Baljit Gill (559) 327-1000
BaljitGill@CUSD.com

FCSS
Careers in Child Development

Clovis High School Education Pathway

Clovis Unified School District

Careers in Child Development Class Offerings

The Child Development Class is offered as a Double-Period class three times per day.

**Student may have the option to enroll in the Clovis Community College Dual Enrollment Program and earn 3 college units

Who should take this class?

Anyone who desires a career working with children. Potential careers include:

	Elementary School Teacher 	Preschool Teacher
	Day Care Provider 	Pediatric Nurse
	Speech Therapist 	Child Psychologist

“Real learning occurs when students get a chance to use the skills they have been taught…”

Guest Speakers

Guest speakers from the child development field, colleges, counselors, CUSD District office personnel.

Field Trips

Students participate in various field trips to enhance the learning experience through real-life participation.

	Various College Tours 	Educational Tours:
o Zoo
o Science Exploratorium
o Child Development Centers o 21st Century Classrooms
o Sacramento State Capital

Community Classroom Students will work side-by-side with educational professionals in
classroom and child care settings experiencing hands-on learning such as developing lesson plans, teaching, classroom management, creating visual aids, assisting in lesson preparation and record keeping.

Learn new skills and make a difference in a child’s life.