About this Handbook

Our Student Handbook is a collection of information from Division documents, the documents of other campus programs, and outside sources. You will find Division contact numbers, licensing information, career planning information, special program descriptions, study aids, and Division policies. This handbook also contains links to documents of external institutions. We hope you will find this online handbook useful as a guide and resource throughout the year.

Links to sections of the handbook are in the left sidebar for easy navigation. You can always return to this index by clicking on the About this Handbook sidebar link or by clicking on the Index link at the bottom of any page.

About De Anza College provides some background on the school.
About this Division gives information on the Division goals, instructors, and facilities.
Division Contacts has the phone numbers and email address of the primary staff and the office.
Careers with Children presents the many career options that the Division courses opens to you.
Requirements for Early Childhood Programs covers the Division Certifications and Degrees progarms and the Child Development Training Consortium matrix of State professional permits.
About the Quarter System discusses the benefits of the academic quarter system.
Student Teaching Information presents reasons for taking the Student Teaching Practicum.
Requirements For Elementary Education covers the preparation for a BA.
Teach for Tomorrow program helps students complete undergraduate courses and also transferring to a four-year institution to pursue a teaching career.
Academic Integrity presents the Division's standards for academic conduct.
College Information has many useful links to De Anza College support for students.
Associated Programs provides information on college and community programs supported by CDC.
Community Programs gives information on community agencies that provide support for students.