Curriculum Alignment Project (CAP)

The CAP Methods of Evaluation Project

Overview

The goal of this project was to provide a collection of openly licensed methods of evaluation (MOE) for the CAP eight foundational courses (CAP Classic). We hope this library of assignments and activities responds to the many requests from faculty over the years for CAP to add resources to support student learning outcomes.  

CAP Classic (CAP 8) outlines have recently been updated to align with the Teacher Performance Expectations (TPE) for the Teacher Level. One of the routes to eligibility for participation in Pilot 1 is “The institution/program is using updated, TPE-aligned CAP curriculum” While this is not the only route to eligibility, the CAP team is here to help whether you are new to CAP alignment, or already aligned.

• If your college/institution has not yet aligned with CAP 8 course outlines and you are interested in more information, please complete this quick contact form and the CAP team will reach out to help you determine what kind of support you might need.
• If your college/institution is already aligned with the CAP 8 course outlines and you are interested in updating your courses to the revised outlines that now include the TPE content, please complete this quick contact form and the CAP team will reach out to help you determine what kind of support you might need.

If you are not sure of your college/institution's CAP alignment status, please check here: CAP Aligned Colleges

For more information about the Early Childhood Education Child Development Permit Pilots under the PDG-R Grant visit the Childhood Education Page on the CTC Website.

CAP Classic

The California Community Colleges Curriculum Alignment Project (CAP) engaged faculty from across the state to develop a 24 unit lower-division program of study supporting early care and education teacher preparation. The eight courses are intended to be a foundational core for all early care and education professionals. The eight courses are:

1. Child Growth and Development
2. Child, Family and Community
3. Introduction to Curriculum
4. Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
5. Observation and Assessment
6. Health, Safety and Nutrition
7. Teaching in a Diverse Society
8. Practicum

CAP Expansion

Following the development of the CAP Classic courses, additional funding was provided by the Race To The Top/Early Learning Challenge Grant (RTT/ELCG) to expand the project to include seven additional courses in the three specialization areas of Infant/Toddler, Administration, and Children with Special Needs. The seven courses include the following:

1. Infant/Toddler Development
2. Infant/Toddler Care and Education
3. Introduction to Young Children with Special Needs
4. Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs
5. Administration I - Programs in ECE
6. Administration II - Leadership and Supervision
7. Adult Supervision and Mentoring

CAP Transitional Kindergarten (CAP TK)

In light of the recently adopted Teacher Performance Expectations for the PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential, the CAP TK courses which were developed in 2016 no longer represent the required preparation for teachers in Transitional Kindergarten classrooms.  As the pathways for TK teachers continue to be refined at the state level, the CAP team will explore the options for revising and republishing the 24 units intended to support this population.

CAP Highlights

104 Community Colleges in California have agreed to participate in CAP.

• Of these colleges, 97 are aligned.
  

The CAP courses have been accepted as the required core for the Associate in Science for Transfer in Early Childhood Education. For information on the courses and the degree, go to http://www.c-id.net.