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Early Childhood Education

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Early Childhood Education is designed to introduce students to the concepts and skills needed to pursue a career educating children from birth through age five. It focuses on seven key topics vital to early childhood education: human development, health and safety, learning environment, classroom practices, observation and assessment, professionalism, and program management.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Education and TrainingFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Early Childhood Education is designed to introduce students to the concepts and skills needed to pursue a career educating children from birth through age five. It focuses on seven key topics vital to early childhood education: human development, health and safety, learning environment, classroom practices, observation and assessment, professionalism, and program management. Within each of these topics, the course presents the science of child development and provides opportunities for students to apply skills that will prepare them for working with young children. Access to an early childhood education facility with children is required for students to develop essential skills for teaching children. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and access opportunities for personal and professional growth. Students in the Education and Training cluster affiliate with FCCLA.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Explain the principles of child growth, development, and learning, using developmental theory
  • Compare and contrast current trends in brain-based learning research and child development theories
  • Review literature and present information on circumstances and factors before, during
  • Describe strategies to address developmental delays, including speech, cognitive, social, and motor skill delays
  • Review literature and present information on the nutritional needs of young children at various stages of development
  • Plan nutritious and age-appropriate snacks and meals for children, considering choking hazards and possible allergies
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education25-2011.00
  • Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education25-2012.00
  • Childcare Workers39-9011.00
  • Child, Family, and School Social Workers21-1021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Basic color, shape, and number recognition activities — introduce and deliver under direct teacher supervision in a preschool classroom setting.
  • Classroom behavior rules and daily procedures — follow and reinforce according to established guidelines when supervising small groups of young children.
  • Instructional materials and manipulatives — select and distribute from a prepared inventory under guidance to support structured learning activities.
  • Meals and snacks — serve to children in compliance with posted nutritional guidelines and licensing requirements during scheduled mealtimes.
  • Children's basic physical needs — assist with feeding, dressing, and diapering under the direction of a lead teacher in a licensed childcare environment.
  • Circle-time activities such as storytelling and simple songs — facilitate with scripted plans in a preschool classroom under supervisor observation.
  • Personal hygiene routines — model and prompt children to practice handwashing, toothbrushing, and restroom procedures as part of the daily schedule.
  • Classroom communication software and email — use to receive announcements, access lesson resources, and share updates with the lead teacher.
  • Child behavior observations — record accurately using provided forms to support the lead teacher's monitoring of individual student progress.
  • Parent or guardian interactions — respond to routine questions politely and refer concerns to the supervising teacher during drop-off and pick-up.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
54%
Placement Rate
31%