Early Childhood Education (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY)

Early Childhood Education Ida Washington, Instructor University, + Years In-field Experience Building A, Room 00-000

Program Description

This program prepares High School students to become competent in childcare rules and regulations, learning environments, principles of child development, trends and issues in early childhood education and classroom management techniques. For high school students, this is a two-year program and upon successful completion and satisfaction of minimum requirements, students may earn the Early Childhood Professional Certificate. Students may be required to provide their own transportation to and from childcare centers to obtain additional work-related experience. For an adult student this program is only offered part-time.

Childcare rules & regulations	Identification and reporting child abuse & neglect
Appropriate methods of guidance	Behavioral observation & screening
Theories of child development	Communication & interpersonal relationship skills
Health, safety, & nutrition education	Developing curriculum
Classroom management techniques	Pre-school appropriate practices
Inclusion for children with disabilities	Early literacy
Child growth and development	480 hands-on hours
45 hours of childcare training modules	Portfolio required to receive ECPC

Certification & License

Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC)

45 Hour Childcare Training – DCF

Career Information

Childcare worker	Further education to B.S. for elementary education teacher
Preschool teacher	Teacher assistant in a preschool
Lead teacher in childcare center	Family day care home provider
Nanny

Instructor

Ida Washington/High School Students Only

Program Commitment

600 hours