Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education courses are a 2 year pathway and this course is hosted in both Plymouth and Knox. The Plymouth location is Kaleidsocope Children's Center and the Knox location is Knox High School. Potential careers after completing this pathway include daycare provider, pre-school teacher, elementary teacher and many more.
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North Central CTE Cooperative partners with Marshall - Starke Development Center to offer this opportunity for students in the CTE Cooperative.
Course Description
Early Childhood Education will give students an overview of the history, theory and foundations of early childhood education. Students will learn about early childhood curriculum, instructional strategies, licensing, health, safety and many more topics. Activities include observations and field experiences in classrooms.
Early Childhood Education Courses
Course Description
Ivy Tech Community College provides the opportunity for students to earn up to 15 ECED dual credits, including:
100 Intro to Early Childhood Education
101 Health, Safety and Nutrition
103 Curriculum in Early Childhood Classroom
105 CDA Process
130 Developmentally Appropriate Guidance in a Cultural Context
130 CDA Process
Certifications
Students have an opportunity to receive their CDA (Childhood Development Associate) Certification.