Early education is rapidly developing as more information presents the importance of brain development in babies and young children. Gain experience and explore best practices for teaching developmental skills to young learners.
Early Education Summary Sheet
CORE SKILLS
- Human growth and development
- Communication skills
- Teamwork and employability skills
- Development of age-appropriate activities and lesson planning
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- Work Experience
- Child advocacy
- Child safety
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FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS
- Early childhood teacher
- Counselor/social worker
- Child advocate
- Child provider/center director
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- Special education teacher
- Speech pathologist
- Early childhood psychologist
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CERTIFICATIONS and ACADEMIC CREDIT
- English and/or math credit
- Post-secondary articulated credit
- Visual Performing Applied Arts credit
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- CPR and first aid certificate
- Safe Schools training
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SETTING STUDENTS UP FOR SUCCESS
Making connections with guest speakers, field trips, and taking advantage of job shadows, co-op and work experiences give students a head start in the field of early childhood education.
LEADERSHIP and SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Club participation, competition and leadership can occur with FCCLA, Skills USA, community volunteering, National Technical Honor Society and Student Council.
