EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM

Comprehensive Proposal for the Development of an Early Childhood Education Program

Abstract

San Carlos Career and Technical Education submit this report as a proposal to develop an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program of Study. An Early Childhood Education program is designed to provide an advanced program of study focusing on the developmentally appropriate care and education of children from birth through age eight within various early childhood and elementary school settings. High school students will be trained in regional developmental centers that serve children with special needs, low income families, private and non-profit preschool, child care programs and preschools. An ECE Program of Study will positively impact the quality of early childhood education for infants, toddlers and preschoolers throughout the reservation and surrounding area. The goal of the high school ECE Program of Study is to encourage more young people to consider teaching as a career goal by providing high school students with information, resources and internship opportunities in the education field. San Carlos CTE Programs must implement a coherent sequence delivery that range from career industry research to participating in internships and academic coursework. The ECE Program of Study emphasizes the whole child and exposes students to the scientific knowledge base regarding: 1) development of children, 2) learning theory, and 3) appropriate educational practices as well as the opportunity to develop competence in working with parents of young children. Other issues will include: assessments and techniques, multicultural aspects of child development, principles of guidance, professionalism and advocacy.

Table of Contents

Abstract2

Program Information4

Course Description4

Program Mission Statement4

Mindful of the Vision and Mission statements of Arizona Career & Technical Education4

Vision5

Mission5

A Defined Need5

Current Data6

Enrollment Information9

Collaborative Efforts9

Budget Information12

Program Use of Grant Funds14

Summary14

References16

Comprehensive Proposal for the Development of an Early Childhood Education Program

Program Information

Course Description

The Early Childhood Education Program of Study prepares students to become preschool, elementary or secondary teachers. The curriculum is structured so that students have the opportunity to explore the field of teaching. It is designed for transfer to institutions that offer teaching certificates.

Students will assume primary responsibility for meeting the specific needs of a group of children in a child development setting by nurturing the child's physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs; setting up and maintaining the child care environment; and establishing a liaison relationship between parents and the child development center (Barnett, 2006).

The Early Childhood Education at San Carlos High School provides practice in different off-site child care centers. Students enrolling in this program are required to attend lab taught off campus in an early child care setting. Students who successfully complete this course will meet the licensing requirements for Childhood Development Associate (CDA) with the Arizona Department of Early Childhood and Care in infant-toddler and preschool areas. Students will also receive First-Aid and CPR certifications. Students in the Early Childhood Education and Teaching program are eligible to receive 3 college credits from Gila Community College upon graduation.

Program Mission Statement

Mindful of the Vision and Mission statements of Arizona Career & Technical Education

Vision

Ensure a dynamic workforce by fully developing every ...