Child & Family Education - CFE
The Child and Family Education Department at Antelope Valley College focuses on supporting the needs of children and families in three key areas, which include physical, social-emotional, and intellectual development. The program also emphasizes understanding the child’s role in social and educational settings outside the home, as well as exploring modern parenting dynamics. The curriculum prepares students for careers working with young children in both private and public sectors, offering a wide range of career opportunities.
With high-quality instruction and faculty who bring diverse educational and professional experiences, the program ensures that students are well-equipped to meet the varied demands of the field. Combining theoretical learning with practical experience, the department prepares students for success while considering the diverse demands of career options.
Permit Information
The Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) offers stipends to help students and professionals obtain or renew Child Development Permits, required for various roles in early childhood education. Permits range from Assistant to Program Director, each with specific education and experience requirements, including coursework and field experience. Applications are submitted online through the CDTC platform, which also provides financial assistance for application fees. For support with the application process please refer to our AVC Permit Coordinator, Professor Yadira Arellano at yadira.arellano@avc.edu
More permit application details are available on the CDTC website here.
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Department Chair: |
Kimberly Barker | |||||
Full Time Child & Family Education Faculty |
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Yadira Arellano | yadira.arellano@avc.edu | CDC 117B | 6827 | |||
Kimberly Barker | kimberly.barker@avc.edu | MH 236 | 6118 | |||
Dr. Stephanie Peoples | stephanie.peoples@avc.edu | MH 222 | 6840 | |||
Adjunct Child & Family Education Faculty |
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Geraldine Baden | geraldine.baden@avc.edu | 2544 | ||||
Linda Brown | linda.brown@avc.edu | 2268 | ||||
Matthew Case | matt.case@avc.edu | 2470 | ||||
Etawnya Clifford | etawnya.clifford@avc.edu | 2120 | ||||
Julie Ferebee | julie.ferebee@avc.edu | 2270 | ||||
Kelly Fountain | kelly.fountain@avc.edu | 2307 | ||||
Christine Goulet | christine.goulet@avc.edu | 2077 | ||||
Bailey Kaufman | bailey.kaufman@avc.edu | 2604 | ||||
Harriet Miles | harriet.miles@avc.edu | 2925 | ||||
Suzy Love | suzy.love@avc.edu | 2920 | ||||
Yvette Shadrick | yvette.shadrick@avc.edu | 2677 | ||||
Dr. Regina Tillman | regina.tillman@avc.edu | 2055 | ||||
Tiphani Thomas | tiphani.thomas@avc.edu | 2617 | ||||
Tamarah Williams | tamarah.williams@avc.edu | 2289 |