# Parenting (PAR) courses

El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 3 courses

Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/index.php?catoid=13

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### PAR 500 — Positive Parenting/Caregiving

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 1.33 hours lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Credit Status: Noncredit

This open entry/open exit noncredit course will use a reflective approach on parenting/caregiving practices, for children ages 0-8. Topics will include: developmentally appropriate expectations, parenting styles, reflective parenting/caregiving, positive guidance/discipline and stress relief for children and parents/caregivers.

### PAR 501 — Culturally Responsive Parenting/Caregiving

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 1.33 hours lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Credit Status: Noncredit

This open entry/open exit noncredit course will provide parents/caregivers with support and resources to be culturally aware/responsive and intentional advocates for young children. Topics include personal cultural identity, belonging, setting up culturally responsive environments, maintenance of home language, bias, advocacy and intentional culturally relevant interactions.

### PAR 502 — Parent/Caregiver and Child Play Group

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 1.33 hours lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Credit Status: Noncredit

This open entry/open exit noncredit course offers an opportunity for parents /caregivers to attend class with their child (ages 0-5). During class, parents/caregivers and their children, will engage in free play, developmentally appropriate activities, music time and story time. Instructor led and student led discussions will be included throughout the course. Topics in the course include: parent/caregiver/child interactions, setting up activities, play, communication, guidance and discipline.