Valley High – Child and Adolescent Development - Alternate
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
This course focuses on human development from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on theories of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development, the effect of heredity and the environment, the role of caregivers and the family, health and safety concerns, and contemporary issues. Students explore special challenges to growth and development. Students will have opportunities for guided observation of children from birth through adolescence in various settings to help them further understand human development theories. Students will work on developing components of a working professional portfolio. This course does not cover the breadth and depth of the Child and Adolescent Development course. This course is designed to facilitate learning outcomes appropriate to the student's instructional needs as documented in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This course DOES NOT meet the state graduation requirements.
Prerequisites: Students who qualify for the Alternate Standards in grades 11 and 12.
Grades: 11 and 12
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