Early Childhood Education
CTE Program: Early Childhood Education
- Experience teaching by creating fun and engaging activities for preschoolers
- Operate an interactive preschool program that delivers hands-on learning to prepare children for kindergarten
- Plan and teach lessons that enhance a child’s intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- College Credit
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
Sequence of Courses
Early Childhood Education (9-12)
BCHS, SOHS
Dual Enrollment (9-12) - Availability can vary by campus & instructor.
ECH176 - Child Development (3 credits)
Advanced Early Childhood Education (10-12)
BCHS, SOHS
Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education
Dual Enrollment (10-12) - Availability can vary by campus & instructor.
CTE Internship (12)
BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SOHS
Prerequisite: Advanced Early Childhood Education (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Early Childhood Education Standards
Early Childhood Education Career Tree
Careers in Early Childhood Education
Expanded opportunities and competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials and dual enrollment college credit through CTE programs.
Student Organization
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national Career and Technical Student Organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education. For more information please visit FCCLA and FCCLA Arizona