Early Childhood Education I-BEST

Contact I-BEST Program Specialist Sandra Mejia by phone at 425-388-9291, email at IBEST@everettcc.edu, or text message at 425-382-7786.

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This two-quarter program does not begin every quarter. Please contact us about the best time to start your classes. 

I-BEST offers classes in Early Childhood Education combined with adult basic education and English language acquisition support. In just two quarters, you’ll complete the requirements for the 12-credit State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate and the 20-credit State Short Early Childhood Education General Certificate. 

Course Topics include:

  • Intro to Early Childhood Education
  • Guiding Behavior
  • Health, Safety & Nutrition
  • Child Development
  • English Language Acquisition (ELA) and Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Program Highlights:

  • Practicum Experience in an early learning center
  • Job placement assistance
  • On the career pathway to earn the State Early Childhood Education Certificate or ATA degree
  • Financial assistance may be available

Learn more about the Early Childhood Education program.