Child & Family Education: Mentor Teacher Program
The California Early Childhood Mentor Program (CECMP) at Antelope Valley College (AVC) enhances the quality of early childhood education by providing mentorship, training, and support to emerging educators. Through this program, experienced early childhood professionals mentor aspiring educators while they complete practicum experiences in real classroom settings. Students gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and build confidence as future educators. The program also partners with local early childhood education sites to provide high-quality learning environments for students completing fieldwork hours.
CECMP State Website Child & Family Education Program
AVC CECMP Mentor Teachers
Rebecca Fiske
Mentor Teacher
Mentor Teacher
Loree Robinson
Mentor Teacher
Mentor Teacher
Victoria Brown
Mentor Teacher
Mentor Teacher
Laura Burke
Mentor Teacher
Mentor Teacher
Amy Ledesma
Mentor Teacher
Mentor Teacher
Luis Ledesma
Mentor Teacher
Mentor Teacher
Training and Support
Enhancing Classroom Environment
Curriculum Development
Inquiry-Based Curriculum
Preparing Classroom Materials
Desired Results for Children and Families (DRDP)
Assessment Strategies
Promoting Science Exploration
Building Early Literacy Skills
Building Early Math Skills
Cognitive Development Through Block Play
Everyday Sensory Exploration
Promoting Positive Behaviors
Parent Involvement
Kindergarten Transition Readiness
Continuing Education Guidance
Subject Tutoring
Child Development Permit Application Assistance
Curriculum Development
Inquiry-Based Curriculum
Preparing Classroom Materials
Desired Results for Children and Families (DRDP)
Assessment Strategies
Promoting Science Exploration
Building Early Literacy Skills
Building Early Math Skills
Cognitive Development Through Block Play
Everyday Sensory Exploration
Promoting Positive Behaviors
Parent Involvement
Kindergarten Transition Readiness
Continuing Education Guidance
Subject Tutoring
Child Development Permit Application Assistance
Program Partnerships
The Antelope Valley Early Childhood Mentor Program is a collaborative partnership between Antelope Valley College and the California Early Childhood Mentor Program (CECMP). Funded by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), the program supports mentors throughout California in guiding students entering the Early Childhood Education field and current child care directors and teachers. The program partners with nearly 100 community colleges statewide and supports a diverse workforce of family child care providers, private child care centers, state preschools, and Head Start programs.
Program Coordinator
Dr. Stephanie Peoples
Child & Family Education Department
Antelope Valley College
Email: stephanie.peoples@avc.edu
Dr. Stephanie Peoples
Child & Family Education Department
Antelope Valley College
Email: stephanie.peoples@avc.edu