PLEASANT HILL CAMPUS 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA
94523
SAN RAMON CAMPUS 1690 Watermill Road, San Ramon, CA 94582 DIABLO
VALLEY COLLEGE
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The district shall not discriminate
based on ethnic group identification, race, color, age,
citizenship, ancestry, religion, marital status, national
origin,sex, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability,
medical condition, veteran status, parental status, or because a
student is perceived to have one or more of these
characteristics
DVC
Project ACCESSSupporting English Language Learners
ADVANCING CHILD CARE EDUCATION AND STUDENT SUCCESS
ADMISSIONS OFFICE: 925-685-1310COUNSELING OFFICE:
925-969-2140
www.dvc.edu
Last updated: 10-9-2019
Are you interested in a career working with young children?
Is English your second language and do you wish to improve your
English reading, writing, and speaking skills?
Project ACCESS may be just what you’re looking for!
WHAT IS PROJECT ACCESS?
Next steps to enroll in Project ACCESS To learn how to enroll or
for more information contact:
Sue Handy - Early Childhood Education Advisor/Professional
Development Coordinator, Diablo Valley College
925-969-2393 or [email protected]
Project ACCESS is a partnership between Diablo Valley College
and Mt. Diablo Adult Education to prepare students for success in
the DVC Early Childhood Education Certificate Program. It provides
ESL support, college prepara-tion skills, career training and other
support services for ESL students who want to enter and advance in
the early childhood education field.
Students can start at the Mt. Diablo ESL for ECE Bridge class to
get ready for college classes. Students who assess at ESL 86-88
(High Intermedi-ate Reading-Writing) can start at DVC, taking one
Early Childhood Education class with a linked ESL class per term.
The same textbook is used with a team of instructors who
collaborate on all assignments.
PLEASANT HILL CAMPUS 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA
94523
SAN RAMON CAMPUS 1690 Watermill Road, San Ramon, CA 94582 DIABLO
VALLEY COLLEGE
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The district shall not discriminate
based on ethnic group identification, race, color, age,
citizenship, ancestry, religion, marital status, national
origin,sex, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability,
medical condition, veteran status, parental status, or because a
student is perceived to have one or more of these
characteristics
DVC
Project ACCESSSupporting English Language Learners
ADVANCING CHILD CARE EDUCATION AND STUDENT SUCCESS
ADMISSIONS OFFICE: 925-685-1310COUNSELING OFFICE:
925-969-2140
www.dvc.edu
Last updated: 10-9-2019
Are you interested in a career working with young children?
Is English your second language and do you wish to improve your
English reading, writing, and speaking skills?
Project ACCESS may be just what you’re looking for!
WHAT IS PROJECT ACCESS?
Next steps to enroll in Project ACCESS To learn how to enroll or
for more information contact:
Sue Handy - Early Childhood Education Advisor/Professional
Development Coordinator, Diablo Valley College
925-969-2393 or [email protected]
Project ACCESS is a partnership between Diablo Valley College
and Mt. Diablo Adult Education to prepare students for success in
the DVC Early Childhood Education Certificate Program. It provides
ESL support, college prepara-tion skills, career training and other
support services for ESL students who want to enter and advance in
the early childhood education field.
Students can start at the Mt. Diablo ESL for ECE Bridge class to
get ready for college classes. Students who assess at ESL 86-88
(High Intermedi-ate Reading-Writing) can start at DVC, taking one
Early Childhood Education class with a linked ESL class per term.
The same textbook is used with a team of instructors who
collaborate on all assignments.
What is the ESL for Early ChildhoodEducation Bridge program at
Mt.Diablo Adult Education?
Students have the option to attend the Bridge program at adult
school before entering DVC to prepare for college level ECE and ESL
courses.
How long is the Bridge program?
The Fall Bridge program is 10 months.
Late start is possible for a 5 month program.
Classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00-8:30 pm
Where is Mt. Diablo Adult Education?
Loma Vista Adult Center
1266 San Carlos Ave, Concord, CA 94518
How do I become a Bridge student?To learn more about this class
or how to enroll, contact: Beth Lenahan
925-685-7340, ext. 6754
“Graduates of this program succeed at higher rates than regular
courses because of the passion of the instructors and the
meaningful coursework and approach.” - Rosa L. Armendariz, Interim
Dean of Student Engagement and Equity
“I believe that my skin can have wrinkles, but not my mind and
my heart, so I decide that today is when I have to see my dream
become a reality.”- Elena Palacias, Project ACCESS student
What are the benefits of Project ACCESS?
• Earn a DVC Associate Teacher Certificate
• Option of Bridge program at Mt. Diablo Adult Education
• Two-week Summer Bridge orientation at DVC
• Textbook loans
• In-class Supplemental Instructional Leader
• Study group and computer lab
• Linked classes
• Instructor collaboration
• ESL support
• Computer- based learning
• Peer cohort
• Assistance with financial aid
• Advising for education and career goals
• Support with writing a resume and preparing for an
interview
What is the sequence of linked ECE and ESL courses that are
taken together at DVC? (May enter at any semester)
Fall units
ECE-124 Child Development and Psychology .............3
ESL-110 Reading and Writing Skills for ECE 124 .........3
Spring
ECE-123 Introduction to Curriculum in ECE ................3
ESL-111 Reading and Writing Skills for ECE 123 .........3
Fall
ECE-130 Child, Family, and Community ......................3
ESL-113 Reading and Writing Skills for ECE 130 .........3
Spring
ECE-125 Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education
.........................................................3
ESL-112 Reading and Writing Skills for ECE 125 .........3
What is the ESL for Early ChildhoodEducation Bridge program at
Mt.Diablo Adult Education?
Students have the option to attend the Bridge program at adult
school before entering DVC to prepare for college level ECE and ESL
courses.
How long is the Bridge program?
The Fall Bridge program is 10 months.
Late start is possible for a 5 month program.
Classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00-8:30 pm
Where is Mt. Diablo Adult Education?
Loma Vista Adult Center
1266 San Carlos Ave, Concord, CA 94518
How do I become a Bridge student?To learn more about this class
or how to enroll, contact: Beth Lenahan
925-685-7340, ext. 6754
“Graduates of this program succeed at higher rates than regular
courses because of the passion of the instructors and the
meaningful coursework and approach.” - Rosa L. Armendariz, Interim
Dean of Student Engagement and Equity
“I believe that my skin can have wrinkles, but not my mind and
my heart, so I decide that today is when I have to see my dream
become a reality.”- Elena Palacias, Project ACCESS student
What are the benefits of Project ACCESS?
• Earn a DVC Associate Teacher Certificate
• Option of Bridge program at Mt. Diablo Adult Education
• Two-week Summer Bridge orientation at DVC
• Textbook loans
• In-class Supplemental Instructional Leader
• Study group and computer lab
• Linked classes
• Instructor collaboration
• ESL support
• Computer- based learning
• Peer cohort
• Assistance with financial aid
• Advising for education and career goals
• Support with writing a resume and preparing for an
interview
What is the sequence of linked ECE and ESL courses that are
taken together at DVC? (May enter at any semester)
Fall units
ECE-124 Child Development and Psychology .............3
ESL-110 Reading and Writing Skills for ECE 124 .........3
Spring
ECE-123 Introduction to Curriculum in ECE ................3
ESL-111 Reading and Writing Skills for ECE 123 .........3
Fall
ECE-130 Child, Family, and Community ......................3
ESL-113 Reading and Writing Skills for ECE 130 .........3
Spring
ECE-125 Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education
.........................................................3
ESL-112 Reading and Writing Skills for ECE 125 .........3
