Early Childhood Education (900 hours) is a two-year program where students prepare to be primary providers of home-, family-, or institution-based childcare services by focusing on the planning, organizing, and conducting of meaningful play and learning activities; child monitoring and supervision; recordkeeping and referral procedures; and work-based learning
experiences in on-site labs, local daycare centers, elementary schools, and other institutions under the supervision of the instructor. Students also prepare for continuing education leading to careers in early childhood fields (e.g., medical, social services, education).. This course also provide daily lab experiences in our cooperating Prekindergarten Class. Developmentally appropriate experiences are provided to our Pre-K children, while high school students develop competencies for entry into the Early Childhood Education Profession. Students in this program actively participate in the FCCLA CTSO.*Program Offers Dual-Enrollment Credit Opportunity with Tidewater Community College*

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHWAYS:
Elementary Teacher, Early Learning Teacher, Pediatric Nurse, Social Worker, and/or Curriculum Specialist

PROGRAM CONTENT:
• Demonstrating Workplace Readiness Which Enhances:
     • Personal Qualities & People Skills
     • Professional Knowledge & Skills
     • Technology Knowledge & Skills
• Examining All Aspects of An Industry
• Addressing Elements of Student Life
• Balancing Work and Family
• Providing a Positive, Safe and Healthy Learning Environment
• Promoting Physical, Cognitive, Language, Social and
• Emotional Development
• Creating a Curriculum Responsive to Participants’ Needs
• Promoting Positive and Productive Relationships with
• Families Maintaining Careers and Professionalism
• Seeking Employment in Early Childhood Education and Related Careers
• Participation in FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)