SEEDS HEAD START CAREER ADVANCEMENT PARTNERSHIP

Seeds is a special program for early childhood educators offered at El Camino College and the El Camino College Compton Center.  Sponsored by a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, Seeds is designed to recruit current and prospective Head Start teachers and provide them with the necessary coursework and professional development opportunities to help them gain employment or advance in their careers.
In partnership with local Head Start Programs, Seeds will provide training in the areas of special education, curriculum development, home, school, and community partnerships, and working effectively with English Language Learners.
Students may earn Child Development Permits, an Early Childhood Education Certificate, or an Associate in Arts Degree in Childhood Education. In addition, program participants may complete the coursework needed to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree.

Seeds Offers You:

One Stop Center (ARTB 340)
A center designed to provide you with information about the programs and services on campus and in the community.

Academic Advising
An expert counselor will assist you in selecting courses and developing a formal educational plan to earn a certificate, permit, an associate degree, and transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree.

Child Development Permit Assistance
A Child Development Permit Specialist will assist you with the application process for all levels of the Child Development Permit. Please visit the Permit Website for more information.

Financial Aid Assistance
Information is available regarding financial aid opportunities including fee waivers, grants, scholarships and stipend programs. Please visit the Financial Aid Website for more information.

Specialized Coursework
Engaging child development courses taught by dynamic instructors with years of experience in the field of early childhood education.

California Mentor Teacher Program
Specially selected and trained mentors are here to help you learn how to work effectively with young children. Please visit the website for more information.

Child Development Training Consortium
This is a special program that provides you with a stipend to offset the cost of your tuition and pays for your Child Development Permit application fee and most of your fingerprinting costs. Please visit the website for more information.

Teacher Resource Room
This is a specially designated room for teachers. The room is filled with all the necessary equipment and books to assist you in successfully working with children. Please visit the website for hours and location.

Workshops and Training
Specialized workshops, held on and off campus, on topics such as assessment, observation techniques, working with children with special needs and assisting English Language Learners.

General Education Course Assistance
Tutoring, access to learning resources, and supplemental instruction opportunities to aid in the successful completion of your general education courses.

Transfer Assistance
Assistance with the application process to transfer to a four-year university to obtain a bachelor's degree.

Cohort Model
Activities that provide opportunities for you to meet your classmates so that you can work together to meet your educational and professional goals.

Our Mission...

"To plant the seeds of success for current and prospective Head Start teachers and the children and families they serve".

HOW TO JOIN THE PROGRAM:

Step 1:  Apply to El Camino College
Step 2:  Apply to the Seeds Head Start Program
Step 3:  Meet with the Seeds Counselor to Create and Education Plan

How to Apply to El Camino College (pdf)          How to Connect to MYECC (pdf)

Contact Us Today!

Main Office Number: 310-660-3593 ext. 3573
Main Email Contact: seeds@elcamino.edu
Office Location: Art/Behavioral Science Building, Room 340B
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Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 5:00pm