14 Weeks, starting January 15th
Friday’s 3:-5:50
Camosun Interurban Campus
Interested in Working with Children and Families? Earn College Credits While Still in High School!
Are you in Grade 12 and interested in a career working with children, families, or in your community?
ELC 170 – Working with Families and Community is a Dual Credit course offered at Camosun College that explores how to build meaningful relationships and work collaboratively with children, families, and diverse communities.
Students will learn about family development, Indigenous perspectives, and the skills needed to support families and build respectful relationships within their communities.
Course Details
Course: ELC 170 – Working with Families and Community
Start Date: January 15, 2027
Duration: 14 weeks
When: Fridays, 3:00–5:50 p.m.
Where: Camosun College, Interurban Campus
Who: Grade 12 students
Tuition: Sponsored by SD61!
Why Take This Course?
Earn college credits at Camosun while still in high school.
Receive 4 Grade 12 credits toward graduation.
Explore careers in early childhood education, family support, and community services.
Get a head start on post-secondary education with SD61 covering your tuition!
Interested in Applying?
Visit the Vic High Career Centre to learn more about the course, eligibility, and how to apply!
Course Description
Students will be introduced to understanding the changing roles of families in our current society. Students study developmental tasks of families, historical and emerging themes with an emphasis on supporting families and establishing respectful, reciprocal partnerships. Students will be introduced to Indigenous world views in order to broaden their thinking about children and their families, including the impact of residential schools and on-going colonization and skills of reconciliation. Families are viewed within a strengths-based perspective and special emphasis is placed on the knowledge, skills, beliefs and values required to work in partnership with diverse families. Note: Only open to students in the Early Learning and Care program.