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August 2022
Featured Article
August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month
by Sharon Vietmeier, M.Ed., NCC ECE Program Manager taken from www.preventblindness.org
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Celebrate Children's Eye Health and Safety Month in August

Did you know?
  • Vision disordered can negatively impact a babies' ability to bond with their parent/caregiver, their ability to explore the world by reaching and grasping, and also impede development of fine and gross motor skills
  • One in every 4 school-age child and 1 in every 17 preschool-aged child have some form of vision problem requiring treatment
  • 24% of teens with correctable vision have the wrong prescription and this rises to about 33% for Mexican-American and African-American teens.
  • 80% of all blindness and vision impairment is either preventable or treatable.

Read more here for more resources from preventblindness.org
Interested in gaining a credential or degree in Early Childhood Education? Let NCC's ECE Advisor help you get started!

Fall Informational Sessions
Learn about programs and funding options for:

  • ECE AAS Program
  • CDA Credential
  • Director Credential
  • School Age Credential

Join ECE Advisor, Cathe Kuker, every Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting Here
Fall 2022 Credit Courses

See our Fall 2022 academic calendar for dates. We now have even more choices in face-to-face, online, hybrid, along with different start times like full semester, mid semester, accelerated and flex starts.


New and returning students: Contact an Early Childhood Admissions Advisor to plan your future.

Fall 2022 session starts August 27, 2022 - register in workday or contact advising

Click here to find out more information in the Course Catalog, click the Early Childhood Education link, choose the correct semester, and then click on the section that you are interested in.

EARL106 Early Childhood Development and Learning
EARL107 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood
EARL126 Arts in Early Childhood
EARL128 Infant/Toddler Development and Learning
EARL208 Math in Early Childhood
EARL216 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
EARL217 Child, Family and Community
EARL218 Science in Early Childhood
EARL221 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood
EARL244 Early Childhood Profession
EARL263G Internship-Early Childhood

Other Courses:

School Age Credential (will be offered based on request of 10 or more students)
EARL102 Introduction to School Age Child Care
EARL103 Society and the School Age Child
EARL104 School Age Child Care Professional

Health Care
EARL160 Child Care Health Advocate  

Diversity (will be offered based on request of 10 or more students)
EARL221 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood
EARL222 Supporting Young Learners of Diverse Abilities

Director's Credential (must have 15 prior ECE credits)
EARL231 Organization and Administration in Early Childhood Programs
EARL232 Leadership Seminar in Early Childhood Education
EARL233 The Business of Early Learning & School-Age Programs (not offered fall 2021)

Other Resources:
Bookstore - 610-861-5322
Online Learning - 610-332-6089
Health and Safety Workshops
AHA Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid with Child-Infant CPR, Choking (FBAO)
In this course, you'll learn how to administer pediatric first aid and CPR, which will prepare you for an emergency and better able you to save a life. This course is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Childcare is not provided during any class time. Class starts promptly at the published time, please arrive 15 minutes prior to class start.

Trainings are held at:

  • SBTH - Fowler Center, 511 East Third Street, Bethlehem

  • MROE - Monroe Campus, Rt. 715 at Warner Road, Tannersville

ECEHS204.(164) - Monday, August 8, 2022 @ 6:00 pm @ MROE

ECEHS604.(1) - Thursday, September 15, 2022 @ 6:00 pm @ SBTH

ECEHS604.(2) - Monday, September 26, 2022 @ 6:00 pm @ MROE

ECEHS604.(3) - Tuesday, October 4, 2022 @ 6:00 pm @ SBTH

ECEHS604.(4) - Monday, October 24, 2022 @ 6:00 pm @ MROE

ECEHS604.(5) - Tuesday, November 8, 2022 @ 6:00 pm @ SBTH

ECEHS604.(6) - Saturday, November 19, 2022 @ 9:00 am @ SBTH

ECEHS604.(7) - Wednesday, December 7, 2022 @ 6:00 pm @ SBTH
ECE PDO at PASSHE Funded by OCDEL Information
ECE PDO at PASSHE is accepting applications for funding for the upcoming Fall 2022 semester starting August 27, 2022. Please contact Cathe Kuker at [email protected] for more information.
ECE PDO at PHMC Funded by OCDEL Information
ECE PDO at PHMC is accepting applications for funding for the upcoming Fall 2022 semester starting August 27, 2022. Please contact Cathe Kuker at [email protected] for more information.

To request career advising with PHMC PDO, visit : https://ecepdo.phmc.org/career-advising
T.E.A.C.H. Information
The PACCA deadline for Fall 2022 was July 15, 2022. PACCA will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis, however incomplete applications and applications received after this date will not receive priority for consideration. NOTE:  New scholarship awards for the Fall 2022 semester will be dependent upon funding availability at that time.

ECE Professionals interested in attending college for the upcoming semester that begins in Fall 2022 (August 27, 2022) should contact a T.E.A.C.H. Counselor (888) 296-1917 or visit here
Rising STARS Tuition Assistance for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Applications for Rising STARS Tuition Assistance for Fall 2022 should be submitted by June 30, 2022 for consideration.

OCDEL's Rising STARS Tuition Assistance (RSTA) program (administered by The Pennsylvania Key) helps cover a portion of tuition costs for early childhood professionals. For more information contact the PA Key at [email protected] or 1-800-284-6031
Northampton Community College Partners with Bright Horizons® for Free College Tuition Program for Early Educators
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Bright Horizons® (NYSE: BFAM) launched a program that will provide free college tuition for all full-time employees in the company's early education centers and preschools.  Read more....
Online Learning
Learn How Technology Can Bring You Success
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If you are thinking of enrolling in future online learning classes, or just want to know more about starting an online learning class, NCC Student Information Sessions provide an overview of resources for Online Learning, the Library, and the Learning Center to assist students at being successful learners using technology. Face to face sessions are available at both Main and Monroe campuses.

Spartan Sessions
Thinking about applying? Already applied and want to know what do next? Just want to learn more about what NCC has to offer? Join us for one of our Spartan Sessions and learn the ins and outs of NCC, the benefits of being a student here and how we can support you every step of the way. This event lasts approximately 60 minutes.

Upcoming Sessions here

For more information, contact the online learning office

Are you a high school student? Northampton Community College ranks FIRST in the nation for online dual enrollment programs! Contact a College Connections Specialist to answer questions about the program.
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610-861-5500