2018 - 2019
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Early Childhood Education	
Career Cluster:	Education & Training

AS	
CIP Number	1413121004	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	60 credit hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	25-2011 – Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Education & Training career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Education & Training career cluster. 

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as child development center teachers, early intervention associates, child development center curriculum coordinators, infant/toddler teachers, preschool teachers, providers of care in school age programs, providers of care for children with disabling conditions, family day care providers, home visitors, child development center managers, or to provide supplementary training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

The content includes but is not limited to growth and development; early childhood education; establishing and maintaining a safe, clean, healthy, learning environment; guidance techniques and classroom management; communication; identification of child abuse and neglect; implementation of rules and regulations; nutrition; family interaction; legal and professional responsibilities; and employability skills.  Programs prepare individuals to assume major caregiving and educational and/or managerial responsibilities in programs for infants, toddlers, and children.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 60 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

Core

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development.
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education: infants/toddlers.
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education: preschool.
04.0	Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of positive interactions with the family.
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of state and local rules and regulations.
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of child abuse and neglect.
07.0	Demonstrate knowledge of safety, health, and nutrition.
08.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the early childhood education profession
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of community needs and resources.
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate methods of guidance and classroom management. 
11.0	Demonstrate various observations and recording methods.
12.0	Demonstrate knowledge of disabling conditions.

Specializations

Child Development Early Intervention

13.0	Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education.
14.0	Guide physical development.
15.0	Guide cognitive language and literacy development.
16.0	Guide creative development.
17.0	Guide social, self-help and affective development.
18.0	Initiate and facilitate positive interaction with the child’s family.
19.0	Identify and report child abuse and neglect in accordance with state regulations.
20.0	Demonstrate professionalism.
21.0	Demonstrate use of classroom media.

Child Care Center Management Specialization

22.0	Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education programming and management.
23.0	Demonstrate skills in managing the financial aspects of a child care facility.
24.0	Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.
25.0	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate methods of guidance and program management.
26.0	Develop and maintain systems for monitoring practices related to health, safety, and nutrition.
27.0	Develop and implement policies that promote alliances with families and collaboration among programs, families, and community resources.

High-Scope Preschool Approach Curriculum Specialization

28.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the High/Scope approach to early childhood education.
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge and skill of the High/Scope key developmental indicators in language, literacy and communication. 
30.0	Examine mathematical and science key developmental indicators in number classification, seriation, space and time. 
31.0	Use the elements of adult support and interaction skills to scaffold child learning, support social and emotional development and problem solving skills.
32.0	Plan for, establish, and maintain a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for three, four, and five-year-old preschool children.
33.0	Guide the physical development of three, four, and five-year-old preschool children
34.0	Guide the cognitive, language, and literacy development of three-, four-, and five-year-old preschool children.
35.0	Guide the creative development of three, four, and five-year-old preschool children.
36.0	Guide the social and affective development of three, four, and five-year-old preschool children. 
37.0	Initiate and facilitate positive interaction with the child's family.

Infant/Toddler Specialization

38.0	Plan for, establish, and maintain a safe, clean and healthy learning environment for infants/toddlers.
39.0	Demonstrate knowledge of a developmentally appropriate infant/toddler environment.
40.0	Demonstrate knowledge of developmental profiles and characteristics of infants/toddlers.
41.0	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of infant/toddler growth and development to foster social and emotional development in the infant and toddler.
42.0	Demonstrate effective methods of establishing positive and open communication with the child’s family or primary caregiver.

Montessori Preschool Curriculum Specialization

43.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the Montessori philosophy and human development. 
44.0	Demonstrate knowledge of classroom leadership. 
45.0	Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum implementation.
46.0	Demonstrate knowledge of community involvement and partnership with families. 
47.0	Guide the physical development of three, four, and five year old preschool children. 
48.0	Guide the cognitive, language, and literacy development of three, four, and five year-old preschool children.  
49.0	Guide the creative development of three, four, and five-year-old preschool children.  
50.0	Guide the social and affective development of three, four, and five-year-old preschool children.  
51.0	Initiate and facilitate positive interaction with the child’s family.

Preschool Specialization

52.0	Plan for, establish, and maintain a safe, clean and healthy learning environment for three, four and five-year-old preschool children.
53.0	Demonstrate a knowledge of child growth and development of a three, four and five-year-old child.
54.0	Demonstrate effective methods of establishing positive and open communication with the child’s family or primary caregiver.

School Age Specialization

55.0	Plan for, establish, and maintain a safe, clean and healthy learning environment for school age children.
56.0	Demonstrate knowledge of school age care, philosophy, purpose and social/cultural context of after-school and other programs for school age youth.
57.0	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of positive guidance techniques and behavior management strategies.
58.0	Demonstrate effective methods of establishing positive and open communication with the child’s family or primary caregiver.
59.0	Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the growth and development of formal education in the United States.
60.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the various educational technologies available to child care providers for use in school age programs.

Family Day Care Specialization

61.0	Guide physical development.
62.0	Guide cognitive, language, and literacy development.
63.0	Guide creative development.
64.0	Guide social and affective development.
65.0	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate methods of guidance and program management.
66.0	Initiate and facilitate positive interaction the family.
67.0	Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education Family Day Care.

Home Visitor Specialization

68.0	Help family members provide a safe environment to prevent and reduce injuries.
69.0	Help family members promote good health and nutrition and provide an environment that contributes to the prevention of illness.
70.0	Help family members to construct an interesting, secure, and enjoyable environment that encourages play, exploration, and learning.
71.0	Help family members promote the physical development of children.
72.0	Show family members how to encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
73.0	Encourage family members to support children in understanding, acquiring, and using verbal and non-verbal means to communicate thoughts and feelings.
74.0	Help family members to encourage and guide exploratory activities.
75.0	Support family members in providing emotional security for each child.
76.0	To assist family members to provide an environment that encourages pro-social behavior.
77.0	To initiate and maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each family.

2018 - 2019
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Early Childhood Education	Associate Degree
CIP Number:	1314121004
Program Length:	60 credit hours	
SOC Code:	25-2011

Refer to Rule 6A-14.030 (4) F.A.C., for the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree.  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
Core	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Describe the principles of growth and development.	
01.02	Describe physical, emotional, cognitive, creative, social, and language development.	
01.03	Explain how nutrition, genetics, heredity, environment, developmental disorders and physiological crises may influence development.	
01.04	Demonstrate knowledge of the major theories of development and the use of that knowledge in understanding growth and development.	
01.05	Demonstrate the ability to identify and discuss developmental milestones.	
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education: infants/toddlers.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify and evaluate contemporary models of infant/toddler education.	
02.02	Develop plans to meet short and long term goals.	
02.03	Identify appropriate teaching techniques to meet various learning styles and/or disability conditions.	
02.04	Identify developmentally appropriate supplies and teaching materials.	
02.05	Arrange learning centers for a variety of activities. 	
02.06	Maintain records.	
02.07	Discuss the importance of play in development. 	
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education: preschool.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify and evaluate contemporary models of preschool education.	
03.02	Develop plans to meet long and short-term goals.	
03.03	Implement plans to meet short and long-term goals.	
03.04	Identify appropriate teaching techniques to meet various learning styles and/or disabling conditions.	
03.05	Identify developmentally appropriate supplies and teaching materials.	
03.06	Arrange learning centers for a variety of activities.	
03.07	Implement developmentally appropriate special events.	
03.08	Maintain children's records.	
03.09	Discuss the importance of play in children's development.	
04.0	Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of positive interactions with the family.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Recognize the family as primarily responsible for the care and development of the child, and support family members in this endeavor.	
04.02	Recognize varying family structures.	
04.03	Describe the social, economic, cultural, linguistic, and political forces which have an impact on the lives of children and families.	
04.04	Describe family involvement activities.	
04.05	Recognize and use interpersonal skills.	
04.06	Describe positive and productive staff and family interactions.	
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of state and local rules and regulations.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify the major areas of child care standards in Florida.	
05.02	Identify child care facilities that require licensing.	
05.03	Identify the local licensing agency and list responsibilities of that agency.	
05.04	Identify local day care standards that govern child care.	
05.05	Identify state minimal standards for screening of owners, operators, staff, volunteers, and others.	
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of child abuse and neglect.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Define physical abuse, physical neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional maltreatment as defined by Florida law.	
06.02	Identify the most common physical and behavioral indicators of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional maltreatment, and neglect.	
06.03	Identify the factors, multiple forces, and most common causes for child abuse and neglect.	
06.04	Identify the impact and effects of child abuse and neglect on children, families, and society.	
06.05	Identify current legislation that deals with child abuse and neglect.	
06.06	Identify the requirements and protection of child care personnel in reporting suspected child abuse or neglect as described in Florida law.	
06.07	Identify state and local guidelines and procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect.	
06.08	Identify the role and responsibility of child care personnel in observing and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.	
06.09	Identify local community resources that provide help for the abused and the abuser.	
07.0	Demonstrate knowledge of safety, health, and nutrition.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Identify good health and safety habits and potential hazards in a child development facility.	
07.02	Identify sources of certification in First Aid and CPR.	
07.03	Identify accidents common to children and appropriate first aid techniques.	
07.04	Outline the steps to be taken in case of seizures, accidents, or injury to a child.	
07.05	Identify regulations and procedures for fire and other disasters.	
07.06	Identify evacuation procedures.	
07.07	Construct a list of emergency phone numbers such as poison control, fire, police, and medical assistance.	
07.08	Identify specialized health care and environmental requirements.	
07.09	Identify developmentally appropriate positioning and handling strategies.	
07.10	Identify developmentally appropriate safety activities.	
07.11	Identify developmentally appropriate food preparation and nutrition education activities.	
07.12	Identify drug reactions and appropriate follow up action.	
08.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the early childhood education profession.  The student will be able to:	
	
08.01	Identify developmentally appropriate philosophies of early childhood education.	
08.02	Identify professional behavior.	
08.03	Recognize the value of self-evaluation.	
08.04	Construct a professional development plan.	
08.05	Identify professional organizations in the field and their purposes.	
08.06	Discuss the rationale for services to children and families.	
08.07	List the characteristics of a quality child development program.	
08.08	Identify the types of programs for children.	
08.09	Describe custodial, developmental, and comprehensive child care programs.	
08.10	Identify features of family education programs.	
08.11	Identify strategies for child advocacy.	
08.12	Discuss the historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological foundations of early childhood education.	
08.13	Identify legislation which may provide funding for children.	
08.14	Participate as a positive and productive team member.	
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of community needs and resources.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify state organizations and agencies that serve children and families.	
09.02	Identify local community resources that serve children and families.	
09.03	Identify purposes and functions of local community resources.	
09.04	Identify organizations and agencies that provide services and assistance to children with disabling conditions and their families.	
09.05	Discuss ways to access community resources.	
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate methods of guidance and classroom management.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Identify developmentally appropriate classroom management strategies: routines, scheduling, transitions, and room arrangement.	
10.02	Foster a child-centered environment based on nurturing guidance.	
10.03	List and discuss important variables in the background of children, birth through age eight, which might contribute to problem behavior, including but not limited to, physical, psychological, and behavioral factors.	
10.04	Identify and demonstrate positive guidance techniques that foster the development of self- control.	
10.05	Demonstrate developmentally appropriate classroom management strategies: routines, scheduling, transitions, and room arrangement.	
11.0	Demonstrate various observation and recording methods.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Identify and use appropriate methods for collecting information.	
11.02	Complete an observational record.	
11.03	Distinguish between collection and interpretation of data.	
11.04	Apply observational information.	
12.0	Demonstrate knowledge of disabling conditions.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Discuss factors that put a child at risk for developing disabling conditions.	
12.02	Discuss impaired functioning in: fine motor; gross motor; cognitive; social/emotional development, and self-help skills.	
12.03	Discuss behavioral characteristics of children who display mild, moderate, and profound disabling conditions.	
12.04	Identify interdisciplinary team approaches to the education, treatment, and developmental programming of children with disabling conditions.	
12.05	Identify specific conditions that require referral.	
Child Development Early Intervention 	
13.0	Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education.  The student will be able to: 	
13.01	Describe the relationship of child development center philosophy and policy to program implementation.	
13.02	Identify contemporary models of early childhood programs.	
13.03	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate scheduling and program planning.	
13.04	Identify appropriate teaching techniques to meet various learning styles, and/or disabling conditions.	
13.05	Design, construct, and/or adapt developmentally appropriate supplies and teaching materials.	
13.06	Arrange learning centers for a variety of activities.	
13.07	Implement developmentally appropriate special events.	
13.08	Maintain children’s records.	
13.09	Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of play in children’s development.	
13.10	Support and implement positive child/adult interaction.	
14.0	Guide physical development.  The student will be able to:	
14.01	Demonstrate knowledge of physical development.	
14.02	Implement developmentally appropriate gross motor activities.	
14.03	Implement developmentally appropriate fine motor activities.	
14.04	Identify appropriate equipment, materials, and space for physical development.	
14.05	Under direction, utilize appropriate adaptive equipment and positioning techniques.	
14.06	Demonstrate observation techniques and collect data on physical development.	
15.0	Guide cognitive language and literacy development.  The student will be able to: 	
15.01	Demonstrate knowledge of cognitive, language, and literacy development.	
15.02	Implement developmentally appropriate language, literacy, and sensory activities.	
15.03	Implement developmentally appropriate math activities.	
15.04	Implement developmentally appropriate science activities.	
15.05	Implement developmentally appropriate social science activities.	
15.06	Implement problem solving activities which foster critical thinking skills.	
15.07	Recognize and utilize alternative forms of communication when necessary.	
15.08	Demonstrate observation techniques and collect data on cognitive language, literacy, and sensory development.	
16.0	Guide creative development.  The student will be able to:	
16.01	Demonstrate knowledge of creative development.	
16.02	Implement developmentally appropriate music activities.	
16.03	Implement developmentally appropriate art activities.	
16.04	Implement developmentally appropriate creative movement activities.	
16.05	Demonstrate observation techniques and collect data on creative development.	
17.0	Guide social, self-help and affective development.  The student will be able to:	
17.01	Demonstrate knowledge of social and affective development.	
17.02	Implement activities which help children to develop interpersonal skills.	
17.03	Implement developmentally appropriate self-concept activities.	
17.04	Implement developmentally appropriate activities which promote multicultural understanding.	
17.05	Implement activities which help children to gain developmentally appropriate awareness of, and understanding of, oppressive beliefs and behaviors.	
17.06	Implement activities which help children gain appropriate tools for countering the hurtful impact of bias on themselves and their peers.	
17.07	Implement developmentally appropriate dramatic play activities.	
17.08	Implement developmentally appropriate group and individual activities.	
17.09	Demonstrate observation techniques and collect data on social and affective development.	
18.0	Initiate and facilitate positive interaction with the child’s family.  The student will be able to:	
18.01	Recognize the family as the primary provider for the child, having the ultimate approval of and primary responsibility for the care and development of the child, and support family members in the endeavor.	
18.02	Recognize and be sensitive to varying family structures and families in transition.	
18.03	Demonstrate knowledge of the social, economic, cultural, linguistic, and political forces which have an impact on the lives of children and their families.	
18.04	Implement family involvement activities.	
18.05	Demonstrate interpersonal skills.	
18.06	Demonstrate positive and productive staff and family interactions.	
19.0	Identify and report child abuse and neglect in accordance with state regulations.  The student will be able to:	
19.01	Define physical abuse, physical neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional maltreatment as defined by Florida law.	
19.02	Identify the most common physical and behavioral indicators of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional maltreatment and neglect.	
19.03	Identify the factors, multiple forces, and most common causes for child abuse and neglect.	
19.04	Identify the impact and effects of child abuse and neglect on children, families and society.	
19.05	Identify current legislation that deals with child abuse and neglect.	
19.06	Identify the requirements and protection of child care workers in reporting suspected child abuse or neglect as described in Florida law.	
19.07	Identify state and local guidelines and procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect.	
19.08	Identify the role and responsibility of child care personnel in observing and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.	
19.09	Identify local community resources that provide help for the abused and the abuser.	
19.10	Demonstrate the appropriate procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.	
20.0	Demonstrate professionalism.  The student will be able to:	
20.01	Identify and defend a personal philosophy of early childhood education which is consistent with developmentally appropriate practices.	
20.02	Identify and demonstrate professional behavior including but not limited to ethics and confidentiality.	
20.03	Participate as a positive and productive team member and role model.	
20.04	Complete a self-evaluation.	
20.05	Plan and implement a self-improvement plan related to professional development.	
20.06	Identify the professional organizations in the field and the goals and responsibilities of their members.	
20.07	Maintain personal physical and mental health.	
20.08	Participate as an advocate for issues related to children and families.	
21.0	Demonstrate use of classroom media equipment.  The student will be able to:	
21.01	Demonstrate successful operation of copy machines, a DVD/Blu-ray disc player, a computer/printer, a LCD projector.	
21.02	Demonstrate process of obtaining audio-visual materials, computer programs, and equipment.	
Child Care Center Management Specialization	
22.0	Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education programming and management.  The student will be able to:	
22.01	Define and describe the philosophy and policies of a child development center.	
22.02	Identify and evaluate contemporary models of early childhood programs.	
22.03	Develop plans to meet long and short-term goals.	
22.04	Apply child growth and development theories and principles to quality programming for children.	
22.05	Identify developmentally appropriate supplies and teaching materials.	
22.06	Plan and implement developmentally appropriate special events such as field trips, holiday programs and use of resource people.	
22.07	Maintain individual children’s records; use developmentally appropriate observation and assessment instruments to observe, record and assess children’s behavior and respond to individual needs and strengths.	
22.08	Design/select and implement a culturally sensitive, non-discriminatory, unbiased and inclusive curriculum based on principles of child development and responsive to individual differences.	
22.09	Demonstrate knowledge of professional ethics and standards, nationally recognized accreditation criteria and evaluation tools for the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate quality programs for children and families.	
22.10	Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices in evaluating all aspects of children’s programs, including social emotional, culturally appropriate environment, curriculum and staff. 	
23.0	Demonstrate skills in managing the financial and legal aspects of a child care center.  The student will be able to:	
23.01	Identify and understand the costs to consider in establishing a childcare center.	
23.02	Identify income resources for a childcare center.	
23.03	Identify operating expenses for a childcare center.	
23.04	Develop and implement a marketing plan and effective publicity.	
23.05	Discuss the purpose of a budget and develop a sample budget suitable for a childcare center, with long and short term financial goals.	
23.06	Identify the expenses a childcare center owner might have that would reduce profits.	
23.07	Identify necessary financial records to be kept by the manager of a child care center.	
23.08	Define and understand relevant financial terminology.	
23.09	Develop and maintain sound practices related to legal obligations and responsibilities in child care management (to include Tax law, insurance and licensure compliance).	
23.10	Demonstrate an understanding of the requirement of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).	
23.11	Demonstrate familiarity with requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).	
23.12	Display knowledge of legal requirements and professional standards in reporting child abuse and other domestic violence.	
23.13	Display knowledge of legal issues regarding personnel administration and supervision including:  fair labor practices, equal opportunity guidelines and progressive discipline.	
23.14	Knowledge of social media and technology protocol.	
24.0	Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.  The student will be able to:	
24.01	Identify procedures for obtaining and retaining state and local licenses.	
24.02	Demonstrate knowledge of factors that determine the composition of the childcare center.	
24.03	Identify the duties of childcare center personnel and construct and implement job descriptions.	
24.04	Display knowledge of ethical conduct governing the childcare and education field by all center personnel including volunteers.	
24.05	Display knowledge of strategies that encourage and support involvement of staff in decision-making.	
24.06	Demonstrate an understanding of ways to foster self-esteem, professionalism, commitment and motivation among the staff.	
24.07	Plan and implement career paths and professional development for the staff.	
24.08	Describe procedures for the recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, evaluation, retention and/or termination of staff.	
24.09	Demonstrate knowledge of various types of performance appraisal evaluation procedures including self-evaluation, performance planning, observation and recording and narratives.	
24.10	Display knowledge of career development issues in the field of early childhood.	
24.11	Develop short and long term planning for the childcare center.	
24.12	Identify and implement developmentally appropriate program activities.	
25.0	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate methods of guidance and program management.  The student will be able to:	
25.01	Demonstrate developmentally appropriate program management strategies:  routines, scheduling, transitions and room arrangement.	
25.02	Implement and foster a child-centered program based on nurturing guidance.	
25.03	Demonstrate knowledge of important background information, which may influence behavior.	
25.04	Demonstrate positive guidance techniques.	
26.0	Develop and maintain systems for monitoring practices related to health, safety, and nutrition.  The student will be able to:	
26.01	Demonstrate knowledge of professional standards and best practices related to health and safety including facilities, program, staff and children.	
26.02	Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures for children’s health.	
26.03	Plan for family/staff partnerships and professional development related to protecting children’s health.	
26.04	Identify recommended daily nutritional requirements for children in the program.	
26.05	Plan nutrition education for staff, children and families.	
26.06	Plan for the preparation and serving of nutritious snacks and meals.	
26.07	Identify ways to encourage positive food choices and good eating habits.	
26.08	Demonstrate knowledge of laws and regulations regarding safety in buildings, grounds and equipment.	
26.09	Demonstrate knowledge of building and grounds maintenance to insure health and safety of children and staff.	
27.0	Develop and implement policies that promote alliances with families and collaboration among programs, families and community resources.  The student will be able to:	
27.01	Recognize the importance of family involvement in all aspects of child care and education programs.	
27.02	Demonstrate awareness of the diverse roles of family members, staff and Administrators in the organization, planning and management of child care and education programs.	
27.03	Plan, organize and implement family-center communication.	
27.04	Develop and implement plans for supporting parents by keeping them informed about program activities, child development and good childrearing practices.	
27.05	Describe ways that childcare personnel can be supportive of the family’s efforts with the child.	
27.06	Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of enrollment policies and procedures on relationships with families.	
27.07	Design a program that supports families with children with disabilities who are included in the classroom.	
27.08	Plan, organize and implement parent involvement activities.	
27.09	Demonstrate knowledge of community support systems, including public and private resources for families and how to access them.	
High-Scope Preschool Approach Curriculum Specialization	
28.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the high/scope approach to early childhood education.  The student will be able to:	
28.01	Identify the fundamentals of the High/Scope preschool approach, including the principles of effective learning environments.	
28.02	Demonstrate the fundamentals of adult/child interaction.	
28.03	Demonstrate the methodology of observation and anecdotal recordkeeping.	
28.04	Identify the various components of the High/Scope daily routines.	
28.05	Demonstrate the basic principles of the plan-do-review process.	
28.06	Demonstrate the basic principles of small and large group times.	
28.07	Identify and apply the basic principles of program assessment.	
28.08	Identify the key developmental indicators in early childhood as defined in the High/Scope framework as well as the National Educational Goals Panel for school readiness	
28.09	Identify and apply the components of the problem-solving approach to conflict resolution.	
28.10	Identify and apply strategies for supporting children such as encouragement versus praise.	
28.11	Implement the High/Scope Child Observation Record (COR).	
28.12	Implement daily team planning.	
28.13	Demonstrate an understanding of how to work effectively with parents.	
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the high/scope key developmental indicators in language, literacy and communication.  The student will be able to:	
29.01	Identify the integrated approach of language and literacy in the High/Scope approach.	
29.02	Demonstrate an understanding of the research that promotes the acquisition of reading and writing and the complementary skills of speaking and listening.	
29.03	Use the language and literacy key experiences to set up the classroom environment, plan activities, and support children’s learning with a variety of pre-reading and prewriting instructional methods.	
29.04	Assess young children in the areas of listening, speaking, writing and pre–reading skills.	
30.0	Examine mathematical and science key developmental indicators in number classification, seriation, space and time.  The student will be able to:	
30.01	Demonstrate an understanding of how children begin to construct a working concept of numbers and plan appropriate experiences for the preschool level.	
30.02	Develop an understanding through observation of classification through the child’s play of organizing the materials, people and events involved in their play.	
30.03	Develop an understanding of how children experience the process of seriation, ordering objects based on differences and gradual variation in their qualities within purposeful play experiences.	
30.04	Demonstrate an understanding of how young children experience space in the physical world of objects.	
30.05	Understand the fundamental capacities for developing the concept of time in young children.	
30.06	Use math and science key developmental indicators to set up the classroom environment, plan related activities and support children’s learning with a variety of active participatory methods.	
30.07	Assess young children in the areas of math and science skills.	
31.0	Examine the elements of adult support and interaction skills to scaffold learning, support social and emotional development and problem solving skills.  The student will be able to:	
31.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the building blocks of human relationships according to the research and be able to integrate theory into adult/child interaction to support the healthy development of children.	
31.02	Understand the guidelines adults use to establish and maintain supportive climates in which children generate and construct their own understanding and learning.	
31.03	Use key experience and interaction strategies to extend higher level thinking and learning for children.	
31.04	Identify and implement teaching practices to support adult teamwork to meet individual developmental levels and interest of children.	
31.05	Assess the characteristics of preschoolers’ actions and interest in the context of initiative and social relations key developmental indicators.	
31.06	Identify support strategies to encourage a child’s self-help and awareness skills, as well as, social relations and understanding of others.	
31.07	Utilize an observation-based assessment tool (COR) with a high degree of inter-reliability.	
32.0	Plan for, establish, and maintain a safe, clean, and healthy earning environment for three, four, and five year old preschool children.  The student will be able to:	
32.01	Demonstrate good health and safety habits and identify potential hazards in a child development facility.	
32.02	Demonstrate developmentally appropriate positioning and handling strategies for children.	
32.03	Demonstrate developmentally appropriate safety activities.	
32.04	Demonstrate developmentally appropriate food preparation and nutrition education activities.	
32.05	Demonstrate developmentally appropriate health activities.	
32.06	Observe and collect data on safety, health, and nutrition.	
33.0	Guide the physical development of three, four, and five year -old preschool children.  The student will be able to:	
33.01	Demonstrate knowledge of physical development.	
33.02	Plan developmentally appropriate gross motor activities.	
33.03	Implement developmentally appropriate gross motor activities	
33.04	Plan developmentally appropriate fine motor activities.	
33.05	Implement developmentally appropriate fine motor activities.	
33.06	Select appropriate equipment and materials for physical development.	
33.07	Observe and collect data on physical development.	
34.0	Guide the cognitive, language and literacy development of three, four and five year old preschool children.  The student will be able to: 	
34.01	Demonstrate knowledge of cognitive, language, and literacy development.	
34.02	Implement developmentally appropriate language and literacy activities.	
34.03	Implement developmentally appropriate math activities.	
34.04	Implement developmentally appropriate science activities.	
34.05	Implement developmentally appropriate social science activities.	
34.06	Implement problem solving activities which foster critical thinking skills.	
34.07	Recognize and use alternative forms of communication.	
34.08	Observe and collect data on cognitive, language, and literacy development.	
35.0	Guide the creative development of three, four, and five year-old preschool children.  The student will be able to:	
35.01	Demonstrate knowledge of creative development.	
35.02	Implement developmentally appropriate music activities.	
35.03	Implement developmentally appropriate art activities.	
35.04	Implement developmentally appropriate creative movement activities.	
35.05	Observe and collect data on creative development.	
36.0	Guide the social and affective development of three, four, and five- year old preschool children.  The student will be able to:	
36.01	Demonstrate knowledge of social and affective development.	
36.02	Implement activities that help children to develop interpersonal skills.	
36.03	Implement developmentally appropriate self-concept activities.	
36.04	Implement developmentally appropriate activities that promote multicultural understanding.	
36.05	Implement activities that help children to gain developmentally appropriate awareness of, and understanding of, oppressive beliefs and behaviors.	
36.06	Implement activities that help children gain appropriate tools for countering the hurtful impact of bias on themselves and their peers.	
36.07	Implement developmentally appropriate dramatic play activities.	
36.08	Implement developmentally appropriate group activities.	
36.09	Observe and collect data on social and affective development.	
37.0	Initiate and facilitate positive interaction with the child's family.  The student will be able to:	
37.01	Implement parent involvement activities.	
37.02	Demonstrate positive and productive staff and parent interactions.	
37.03	Share information about child development and developmentally appropriate practices.	
Infant/Toddler Specialization	
38.0	Plan for, establish and maintain a safe, clean and healthy learning environment for infants/toddlers.  The student will be able to:	
38.01	Identify good health and safety habits and potential hazards in a child care facility.	
38.02	Identify accidents common to children and appropriate first aid Techniques.	
38.03	Outline the steps to be taken in case of seizures, accidents or injury to a child.	
38.04	Outline the steps to be taken in case of a fire or other disaster and Identify evacuation procedures.	
38.05	Demonstrate developmentally appropriate health activities.	
38.06	Demonstrate developmentally appropriate safety activities.	
38.07	Identify a food program to meet the nutritional needs of children and demonstrate developmentally appropriate nutrition education activities.	
38.08	Observe and collect date on safety, health and nutrition.	
39.0	Demonstrate knowledge of a developmentally appropriate infant/toddler environment.  The student will be able to:	
39.01	Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of environmental considerations specific to infants and toddlers.	
39.02	Identify key concepts for creating environments for infants and toddlers.	
39.03	Plan an environment that meets the needs of different age groups through the division and definition of space.	
39.04	Demonstrate knowledge of room arrangement and play yard arrangement for setting up specific areas in the indoor and outdoor environment using developmentally appropriate materials.	
40.0	Demonstrate knowledge of developmental profiles and characteristics of Infants/toddlers.  The student will be able to:	
40.01	Identify and record sequences of change in the physical, emotional, social, cognitive and language development of infants and toddlers from birth to three years of age.	
40.02	Select materials age appropriate to that age-level child’s development.	
40.03	Plan and implement strategies appropriate to that age-level child’s development to enhance development in the area of physical development, cognitive, learning skills/language development, literacy and sensory development.	
40.04	Guide the creative development of infants and toddlers by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities in the area of music, art and creative movement.	
40.05	Recognize the importance of spontaneity, flexibility and unstructured materials.	
40.06	Recognize the importance of representational play.	
40.07	Select developmentally appropriate equipment and materials that will promote child growth and development.	
40.08	Observe and collect data on physical, cognitive, creative and social/emotional development.	
41.0	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of infant/toddler growth and development to foster social and emotional development in the infant and toddler.  The student will be able to:	
41.01	Demonstrate knowledge and temperaments of infants and toddlers by implementing activities that match the pace and temperament.	
41.02	Demonstrate knowledge of emotional development in infants and toddlers.	
41.03	Demonstrate knowledge of and collect data on the caregiver’s role in the child’s development of self, imagination, creativity and curiosity.	
41.04	Demonstrate knowledge of and collect data on the caregiver’s role in helping children distinguish between reality and fantasy.	
41.05	Demonstrate knowledge of and collect data on the caregiver’s role in the child’s development of impulse control.	
41.06	Implement developmentally appropriate activities that help children to develop interpersonal skills and learn to communicate.	
41.07	Implement developmentally appropriate activities that promote multicultural understanding and encourage feelings of empathy and mutual respect.	
41.08	Guide infants/toddlers through periods of stress, separation, transition and other crises through the use of appropriate comforting techniques.	
41.09	Demonstrate knowledge of bonding and attachment and its importance in social development.	
42.0	Demonstrate effective methods of establishing positive and open communication with the child’s family or primary caregiver.  The student will be able to:	
42.01	Initiate and facilitate positive interaction with the child’s family or primary caregiver.	
42.02	Demonstrate knowledge of the social, economic, cultural and political forces that have an impact on the lives of children and families.	
42.03	Implement parent involvement activities.	
42.04	Share information about child development and developmentally appropriate practices.	
42.05	Demonstrate interpersonal skills.	
42.06	Demonstrate positive and productive staff and parent interactions.	
42.07	Identify methods for empowering families in their roles as advocates for their children.	
Montessori Preschool Curriculum Specialization	
43.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the Montessori philosophy and human development.  The student will be able to:	
43.01	Demonstrate an understanding of and implements Montessori philosophy with a focus on the early childhood years; 	
43.02	Comprehend and utilize an understanding of the stages of human growth, development, and educational theories with an emphasis from two and one-half (2 1/2) through six (6) years of age; 	
43.03	Demonstrate evidence of personal growth through self-evaluation and introspection; 	
43.04	Demonstrate knowledge of developmental and behavioral norms and potential recommendations toward early intervention services.	
44.0	Demonstrate knowledge of classroom leadership.  The student will be able to:	
44.01	Demonstrate observation, documentation, and analytical skills necessary for planning and recording the progress of children.	
44.02	Utilize cultural sensitivity in support of the development of individual children; 	
44.03	Demonstrate an ability to implement effective classroom strategies;	
44.04	Demonstrate leadership skills and an understanding of professional standards; 	
44.05	Incorporate an understanding of administrative functions.	
45.0	Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum implementation.  The student will be able to:	
45.01	Demonstrate the principles of Montessori environmental and material design;	
45.02	Articulate the rationale and sequence of the Montessori curriculum;	
45.03	Demonstrate proficiency in applying Montessori principles in the context of the curriculum, didactic materials, and lesson presentations; 	
45.04	Design and maintain a developmentally appropriate Montessori environment in response to the needs of students;	
45.05	Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and assessment methods;	
45.06	Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of governmental regulations.	
46.0	Demonstrate knowledge of community involvement and partnership with families.  The student will be able to:	
46.01	Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in communications and work with families and children. 	
46.02	Demonstrate an awareness of community resources for additional support of children and families.	
46.03	Identify and have an awareness of available professional associations.	
47.0	Guide the physical development of three, four, and five year old preschool children.  The student will be able to:	
47.01	Demonstrate knowledge of physical development.	
47.02	Plan developmentally appropriate gross motor activities.	
47.03	Implement developmentally appropriate gross motor activities	
47.04	Plan developmentally appropriate fine motor activities.	
47.05	Implement developmentally appropriate fine motor activities.	
47.06	Select appropriate equipment and materials for physical development.	
47.07	Observe and collect data on physical development.	
48.0	Guide the cognitive, language, and literacy development of three, four, and five-year-old preschool children.  The student will be able to:	
48.01	Demonstrate knowledge of cognitive, language, and literacy development.	
48.02	Implement developmentally appropriate language and literacy activities.	
48.03	Implement developmentally appropriate math activities.	
48.04	Implement developmentally appropriate science activities.	
48.05	Implement developmentally appropriate social science activities.	
48.06	Implement problem solving activities which foster critical thinking skills.	
48.07	Recognize and use alternative forms of communication.	
48.08	Observe and collect data on cognitive, language, and literacy development.	
49.0	Guide the creative development of three, four, and five-year-old preschool children.  The student will be able to:	
49.01	Demonstrate knowledge of creative development.	
49.02	Implement developmentally appropriate music activities.	
49.03	Implement developmentally appropriate art activities.	
49.04	Implement developmentally appropriate creative movement activities.	
49.05	Observe and collect data on creative development.	
50.0	Guide the social and affective development of three, four, and five-year-old preschool children.  The student will be able to:	
50.01	Demonstrate knowledge of social and affective development.	
50.02	Implement activities that help children to develop interpersonal skills.	
50.03	Implement developmentally appropriate self-concept activities.	
50.04	Implement developmentally appropriate activities that promote multicultural understanding.	
50.05	Implement activities that help children to gain developmentally appropriate awareness of, and understanding of, oppressive beliefs and behaviors.	
50.06	Implement activities that help children gain appropriate tools for countering the hurtful impact of bias on themselves and their peers.	
50.07	Implement developmentally appropriate dramatic play activities.	
50.08	Implement developmentally appropriate group activities.	
50.09	Observe and collect data on social and affective development.	
51.0	Initiate and facilitate positive interaction with the child’s family.  The student will be able to:	
51.01	Implement parent involvement activities.	
51.02	Demonstrate interpersonal skills.	
51.03	Demonstrate positive and productive staff and parent interactions.	
Preschool Specialization	
52.0	Plan for, establish, and maintain a safe, clean and healthy learning environment for three, four, and five-year-old preschool children.  The student will be able to:	
	
52.01	Identify good health and safety habits and potential hazards in a child care facility.	
52.02	Identify accidents common to children and appropriate first aid techniques.	
52.03	Outline the steps to be taken in case of seizures, accidents or injury to a child.	
52.04	Outline the steps to be taken in case of a fire or other disaster and identify evacuation procedures.	
52.05	Demonstrate developmentally appropriate health activities.	
52.06	Demonstrate developmentally appropriate safety activities.	
52.07	Identify a food program to meet the nutritional needs of children and demonstrate developmentally appropriate nutrition education activities.	
52.08	Observe and collect data on safety, health and nutrition.	
52.09	Identify and outline procedures to deal with allergies.	
53.0	Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development of a three, four and five-year-old preschool child.  The student will be able to:	
53.01	Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles related to child growth and development.	
53.02	Identify various influences on the development of a child from three to five years.	
53.03	Guide the physical development of three, four and five-year-old Preschool children by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities that promote fine and gross motor development.	
53.04	Guide the cognitive, language and literacy development of three, four, and five-year-old preschool children by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities in the areas of math, science, social science, language and literacy.	
53.05	Guide the creative development of three, four, and five-year-old Preschool children by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities in the areas of music, art, dramatic play and creative movement.	
53.06	Guide the social and affective development of three, four, and five-year-old preschool children by planning and implementing activities that help develop interpersonal skills, positive self-esteem and promote multicultural understanding.	
53.07	Demonstrate age appropriate methods of guiding behavior in three, four and five-year-old preschool children.	
53.08	Select developmentally appropriate equipment and materials that will promote child growth and development.	
53.09	Observe and collect data on physical, cognitive, creative and social/emotional development.	
53.10	Demonstrate knowledge of an inclusive environment.	
53.11	Demonstrate knowledge of unbiased practices.	
54.0	Demonstrate effective methods of establishing positive and open communication with the child’s family or primary caregiver.  The student will be able to:	
54.01	Initiate and facilitate positive interaction with the child’s family or primary caregiver.	
54.02	Demonstrate knowledge of the social, economic, cultural and political forces that have an impact on the lives of children and families.	
54.03	Implement parent involvement activities.	
54.04	Demonstrate interpersonal skills.	
54.05	Share information about child development and developmentally appropriate practices.	
54.06	Demonstrate positive and productive staff and parent interactions.	
54.07	Identify methods for empowering families in their roles as advocates for their children.	
School Age Specialization	
55.0	Plan for, establish, and maintain a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for school age children.  The student will be able to:	
55.01	Demonstrate good health and safety practices and identify potential hazards in a school age program.	
55.02	Create a safe environment which includes traffic patterns, quiet and active play areas, and arrival and dismissal procedures.	
55.03	Develop lesson plans that teach children safety rules for indoor and outdoor activities including field trips.	
55.04	Create and carry out an emergency plan for accidents, injuries, illness, fire or other disaster.	
55.05	Demonstrate knowledge of Florida child care regulations that address health, sanitation and food handling practices.	
55.06	Provide and promote an environment that contributes to good health and nutrition.	
55.07	Create a list of resources on health, hygiene and nutrition.	
56.0	Demonstrate knowledge of school age care, the philosophy, purpose and social/cultural context of after-school and other programs for school age youth.  The student will be able to:	
56.01	Create a systematic and responsive approach to developing a school age program.	
56.02	Create an enriching environment for school age children through the use of space, relationships, materials, and routines.	
56.03	Provide a rich and varied environment through the use of a variety of materials.	
56.04	Provide school age children with hands-on experiences and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving.	
56.05	Provide communication opportunities and support for school age children to understand, acquire and use verbal and nonverbal means of communicating thoughts and feelings.	
56.06	Provide opportunities that stimulate school age children to play with sound.	
56.07	Guide social and affective development of school age children.	
56.08	Identify opportunities for continuing education in the area of school age care.	
57.0	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of positive guidance techniques and behavior management strategies.  The student will be able to:	
57.01	Identify developmentally appropriate child guidance techniques through the use of various guidance models:  behavior modification, including conflict resolution, human relations and social learning.	
57.02	Implement a child-centered environment based on nurturing guidance.	
57.03	Demonstrate knowledge of important background variables which may influence behavior.	
57.04	Provide opportunities for positive social interaction which helps children learn to communicate and get along with others through empathy and mutual respect.	
57.05	Provide opportunities and support for children to acquire, practice and receive feedback on communication and positive behaviors.	
57.06	Provide a support environment for children to learn and practice appropriate and acceptable behavior in individual and group settings.	
57.07	Implement appropriate rules, routines and procedures for school age children.	
57.08	Encourage children to accept responsibility for their actions.	
57.09	Observe and collect data on physical, cognitive, language, literacy, creative and social/emotional development.	
58.0	Demonstrate effective methods of establishing positive and open communication with the child’s family or primary caregiver.  The student will be able to:	
58.01	Initiate and facilitate positive interaction with the child’s family or primary caregiver.	
58.02	Demonstrate knowledge of the social, economic, cultural and political forces that have an impact on the lives of children and families.	
58.03	Identify and implement parent involvement activities.	
58.04	Support and reinforce assignments from the child’s primary classroom.	
58.05	Develop a system of regular communication with parents and families that uses positive staff and parent interactions.	
58.06	Work constructively with parents/guardians to resolve behavior issues.	
58.07	Identify and provide families with program information, community resources and activities.	
59.0	Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the growth and development of formal education in the United States.  The student will be able to:	
59.01	Understand the nature of a society and the concepts of education it might support.	
59.02	Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of formal education in America.	
59.03	Demonstrate knowledge of the philosophical influences related to the development of formal education.	
59.04	Understand the organizational and administrative procedures in American schools.	
59.05	Demonstrate knowledge of the financial support of education in America.	
59.06	Identify the various programs of teacher preparation, certification and accreditation.	
59.07	Analyze the Florida school system in relationship to philosophical influences.	
60.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the various educational technologies available to use in school age programs.  The student will be able to:	
60.01	Understand the basis for the use of technology in education.	
60.02	Demonstrate knowledge of the early use of technology in education.	
60.03	Understand how to use technology and integrate it into the development of a school age program.	
60.04	Develop a plan for future use of technology in the school age program.	
60.05	Develop a personal plan of future courses on technology in education to take.	
Family Day Care Specialization	
61.0	Guide physical development.  The student will be able to:	
61.01	Demonstrate knowledge of physical development.	
61.02	Plan developmentally appropriate gross motor activities.	
61.03	Implement developmentally appropriate gross motor activities.	
61.04	Plan developmentally appropriate fine motor activities.	
61.05	Implement developmentally appropriate fine motor activities.	
61.06	Select appropriate equipment and materials for physical development.	
61.07	Observe and collect data on physical development.	
62.0	Guide cognitive, language, and literacy development.  The student will be able to:	
62.01	Demonstrate knowledge of cognitive, language, and literacy development.	
62.02	Implement developmentally appropriate language and literacy activities.	
62.03	Implement developmentally appropriate math activities.	
62.04	Implement developmentally appropriate science activities.	
62.05	Implement developmentally appropriate social science activities.	
62.06	Implement problem solving activities which foster critical thinking skills.	
62.07	Recognize and use alternative forms of communication.	
62.08	Observe and collect data on cognitive, language, and literacy development.	
63.0	Guide creative development.  The student will be able to:	
63.01	Demonstrate knowledge of creative development.	
63.02	Implement developmentally appropriate music activities.	
63.03	Implement developmentally appropriate art activities.	
63.04	Implement developmentally appropriate creative movement activities.	
63.05	Observe and collect data on creative development.	
64.0	Guide social and affective development.  The student will be able to:	
64.01	Demonstrate knowledge of social and affective development.	
64.02	Implement activities that help children to develop interpersonal skills.	
64.03	Implement developmentally appropriate self-concept activities.	
64.04	Implement developmentally appropriate activities which promote multicultural understanding.	
64.05	Implement activities which help children to gain developmentally appropriate awareness of, and understanding of, oppressive beliefs and behaviors.	
64.06	Implement activities that help children gain appropriate tools for countering the hurtful impact of bias on themselves and their peers.	
64.07	Implement developmentally appropriate dramatic play activities.	
64.08	Implement developmentally appropriate group activities.	
64.09	Observe and collect data on social and affective development.	
65.0	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate methods of guidance and classroom management.  The student will be able to:	
65.01	Identify developmentally appropriate child guidance techniques.	
65.02	Use various guidance models: behavior modification, human relations, social learning.	
65.03	Implement a child-centered environment based on nurturing guidance.	
65.04	Demonstrate knowledge of important background variables that may influence behavior.	
66.0	Initiate and facilitate positive interaction with the family.  The student will be able to:	
66.01	Practice positive and productive interactions between the provider and the: (a) child and child's family, (b) staff on call, (c) provider's family	
67.0	Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education: family day care.  The student will be able to:	
67.01	Identify contemporary models of family day care programs.	
67.02	Develop plans to meet long and short-term goals.	
67.03	Implement plans to meet short and long-term goals.	
67.04	Identify appropriate teaching techniques to meet various learning styles and/or disabling conditions.	
67.05	Identify developmentally appropriate supplies and teaching materials.	
67.06	Arrange learning centers for a variety of activities.	
67.07	Implement developmentally appropriate special events.	
67.08	Maintain children's records.	
67.09	Discuss the importance of play in children's development.	
Home Visitor Specialization	
68.0	Help family members provide a safe environment to prevent and reduce injuries.  The student will be able to assist the family by:	
68.01	Identifying good safety habits and identifying potential hazards in the home.	
68.02	Identifying accidents common to children and sources of help	
68.03	Outlining the steps to be taken in case of accident and injury to a child.	
69.0	Help family members promote good health and nutrition and provide an environment that contributes to the prevention of illness.  The student will be able to assist the family by:	
69.01	Demonstrating good health habits.	
69.02	Sharing knowledge of basic nutritional needs with the family.	
70.0	Help family members to construct an interesting, secure, and enjoyable environment that encourages play, exploration, and learning.  The student will be able to assist the family by:	
70.01	Sharing information about the ways that children learn at different ages.	
70.02	Identifying spontaneous opportunities for learning throughout the day.	
70.03	Creating a protected place that promotes uninterrupted play.	
70.04	Providing the family with information about community resources.	
71.0	Help family members promote the physical development of children.  The student will be able to assist the family by:	
71.01	Sharing knowledge of physical development.	
71.02	Demonstrating developmentally appropriate gross motor activities.	
71.03	Demonstrating developmentally appropriate fine motor activities.	
71.04	Identifying appropriate equipment, materials, and space for physical development.	
71.05	Demonstrating the use of adaptive equipment and positioning techniques.	
72.0	Show family members how to encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.  The student will be able to assist the family by:	
72.01	Presenting problem solving activities that foster critical thinking skills.	
72.02	Helping them to understand their crucial role in their children's learning.	
72.03	Demonstrating the use of observation of children's play to assess readiness for new experiences.	
73.0	Encourage family members to support children in understanding, acquiring, and using verbal and non-verbal means to communicate thoughts and feelings.  The student will be able to assist the family by:	
73.01	Sharing knowledge of cognitive, language, and literacy development.	
73.02	Implementing developmentally appropriate language and literacy activities.	
74.0	Help family members to encourage and guide exploratory activities.  The student will be able to assist the family by:	
74.01	Sharing knowledge of creative development.	
74.02	Demonstrating developmentally appropriate music activities.	
74.03	Demonstrating developmentally appropriate art activities.	
74.04	Demonstrating developmentally appropriate creative movement activities.	
75.0	Support family members in providing emotional security for each child.  The student will be able to assist the family by:	
75.01	Sharing knowledge of social and affective development.	
75.02	Demonstrating activities that help children to develop interpersonal skills.	
75.03	Demonstrating developmentally appropriate self-concept activities.	
75.04	Demonstrating developmentally appropriate activities that promote multicultural understanding.	
75.05	Demonstrating activities that help children to gain developmentally appropriate awareness of, and understanding of oppressive beliefs and behaviors.	
75.06	Demonstrating activities that help children gain appropriate tools for countering the hurtful impact of bias on themselves and their peers.	
76.0	To assist family members to provide an environment that encourages pro-social behavior.  The student will be able to assist the family by:	
76.01	Sharing information about a variety of positive guidance methods.	
76.02	Demonstrating developmentally appropriate guidance methods.	
76.03	Teaching them how to anticipate confrontations between children.	
76.04	Helping them to address problem behavior rather than labeling the child.	
76.05	Helping them relate guidance methods to the personality and developmental level of each child.	
77.0	To initiate and maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each family.  The student will be able to assist the family by:	
77.01	Implementing parent involvement activities.	
77.02	Using good interpersonal skills.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

The program includes Core Outcomes and Outcomes in nine Areas of Specialization.  The Areas of Specialization are: Early Intervention; Management; High Scope Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum; Infant/Toddler; Preschool; School Age; Family Day Care; Home Visitor, and Child Care Center Manager.  The student must successfully complete required courses in the Core and in one Area of Specialization.  Field placements will reflect a student's Area of Specialization.

Students will be encouraged to participate in organizations and associated activities which are consistent with their professional goals.  These include but are not limited to Early Childhood Association of Florida (ECAF), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Certificate Programs

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).  This AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates:

Child Development Early Intervention (0419070904) – 36 credits
	Child Care Center Management Specialization (0419070906) – 12 credits
	High/Scope Preschool Approach Curriculum Specialization (0413030111) – 12 credits
	Infant/Toddler Specialization (0419070907) – 12 credits
	Montessori Preschool Curriculum Specialization (0413030112) – 12 credits
	Preschool Specialization (0419070908) – 12 credits
	School Age Specialization (0419070909) – 12 credits

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml.