Child Care Curriculum & Assessment

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Take a single Early Childhood Education course or earn a certificate. Complete any four of the seven-week, 3-credit Early Childhood Education courses (12 credits total) to earn a certificate. Taught by Dr. Marcelo Juica, these continuing education courses explore contemporary topics in early childhood education and provide educators with research-based knowledge and practical strategies to support diverse learners. Courses are offered each fall and spring, allowing participants to complete the certificate at a pace that fits their schedule.

This Course: EEC126: Child Care Curriculum & Assessment

This course prepares students to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum for early childhood settings, with a focus on aligning instructional planning with developmentally appropriate assessment practices. Students learn to use observation, documentation, and formal assessment tools to inform teaching decisions and support individual children's growth. By the end of this course, students will be able to: develop developmentally appropriate curriculum plans aligned with early learning standards; select and apply appropriate assessment tools and observation techniques; use assessment data to individualize instruction and support diverse learners; and evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and make evidence-based adjustments.

For any questions about course content, please contact the course instructor, Dr. Marcelo Juica -- MJuica@lasell.edu.

This section of EEC126: Child Care Curriculum & Assessment runs 10/22-12/10 in the Fall 2026 term. Students may enroll in the course up until 10/27. For any questions about enrollment or Lasell Professional Studies, please contact profstudies@lasell.edu.

About the Instructor: Dr. Marcelo Juica

Dr. Marcelo Juica is a higher education leader with over 25 years of experience in administration, educator training, and program development, with a career centered on eliminating systemic inequities and expanding educational access for marginalized communities, particularly immigrant and undocumented college students. Originally from Chile, he teaches and communicates in English and Spanish, and can assist Portuguese speakers as well, and has extensive experience in education, curriculum and instruction, classroom technology, and research supporting educators in both public classroom and early care settings. Dr. Juica brings technology innovation to working with students virtually, and all his courses can be completed either synchronously through live discussion or asynchronously at the student's own pace. He holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts and Boston University, along with a Ph.D. from Lesley University.