Field Placement II (ECE Resource Consulting)

Special Prerequisite: Students must successfully complete all other courses in this program and have a GPA of 2.0 prior to registering for this course.

This field placement experience extends the students' understanding of the role of the ECE Resource Consultant. Working as a member of the service team, students act in accordance with legislative regulations, agency policies and professional standards. They will demonstrate family-centred strategies as they guide families to navigate potential supports and services and make recommendations that support the healthy development of children living with special needs. Through the use of reciprocal communication and evidence-informed practices, they will apply the principles of adult learning in order to co-ordinate and facilitate case management meetings, educational opportunities and referral discussions. They will reflect upon their consultation practices, evaluate strengths and challenges, and create a plan for further professional development.

Notes:

The minimum passing grade for this course is 60%.

All documentation requirements must be verified as complete by the Placement Officer in order to be granted approval to register for this course. You are encouraged to submit the required paperwork at the earliest possible date. Registration approval will be sent to your DCMAIL.ca email account.

FIELD PLACEMENT DEADLINES AND DOCUMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please visit our Field Placement webpage for details about field placement, deadlines, paperwork requirements, frequently asked questions and how to get activated in DC Connect in order to submit your required paperwork.