The Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) ECE Initial Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who either have been out of school for a long period of time, students who do not have their GED yet or students who speak English as a second language. Students will take a variety of ECE courses over two quarters. In addition to ECE classes, this program will provide students with a support class to help with academic skills (such as college-level reading and writing,) study strategies, portfolio development, and computer skills.

Michelle Mallory

ECE Advisor

360.992.2471

mmallory@clark.edu

Rebecca Boyer

ECE IBEST Support Instructor

360-992-7557

rboyer@clark.edu

I-BEST Information Meetings

If interested in entering an IBEST program, your first step is to attend an I-BEST information meeting, held every Wednesday night from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. and every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Pathways Center at Town Plaza Center, 5411 East Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA. 

Pathways Learning Center    360-992-2747

Upon completion, students will be able to work in programs for young children (infant to 5 years old) providing care and education to children and families.

The 18 credit ECE Initial Certificate of Achievement is earned in two quarters. These credits can also apply to an Associate of Applied Science degree, an Associate of Applied Science in ECE Transfer degree, or additional certificates such as:

• Advanced Applied Curriculum Planning Certificate of Achievement
• Family Child Care Certificate of Achievement
• Infants and Toddlers Certificate of Achievement
• School-Age Certificate of Achievement
• Certificate of Proficiency
  

• Minimum ESL level 5 required. CASAS score with a minimum of 221 in reading
• GED or high school diploma not required, but recommended