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      "markdown": "##### Former Title: Child Development - Emphasis in School-Age Care and Recreation\n\nThe Associate in Arts in Child Development - Emphasis in Expanded Learning and Recreation is designed to prepare students to serve as instructional aides/paraprofessional staff members in an elementary school setting and/or lead staff in an expanded learning before/after school program. Students are offered knowledge about the development of the school age child and the role of the adult in helping to integrate skills and aid classroom learning.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1.  Analyze and apply relevant theories, research, and evidence-based practices in expanded learning, recreation, and youth services to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of participants.\n2.  Develop effective leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to engage families, schools, and community partners in creating inclusive and responsive learning environments beyond the traditional classroom.\n3.  Design, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate expanded learning and recreation programs that promote positive youth development, equity, and lifelong learning in diverse community settings.\n4.  Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood curriculum, program practices, and the development of young children."
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