Course Title: Early Childhood Education 1(TP)
Course Number: 85032110
Credit: 1.00
Grade Level: 9-12
Major Concepts/Content
This course covers the 10 and 20 hour competencies for the Department of Children and Families and general competencies for initial employment. (Please see Special Notes of framework concerning certificates). Students will acquire competence in state rules and regulations; clean, safe and healthy learning environments; food service and nutrition education; child abuse and neglect; principles of child development; observation and recording; developmentally appropriate practices; including methods of guidance; professionalism; communication; leadership and organizational skills; community resources; career opportunities and observation and recording methods. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, is the appropriate career and technical student organization (ctso) for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations, when provided, shall be an integral part of the instructional program, and the activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, FAC.
PREREQUISITE: None
(TP) indicates a course leading to a Tech Prep area of study. Qualifies for GOLD SEAL Scholars Award if 3 credits are earned within the same technical program.

Course Title: Early Childhood Education 2(TP)
Course Number: 85032120
Credit: 1.00
Grade Level: 9-12
Major Concepts/Content
This course prepares students to become preschool teachers. Students will acquire competence in activities and development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age children to age eight, and special needs children.
PREREQUISITE: Early Childhood Education 1
COREQUISITE: Early Childhood Education 3
SPECIAL NOTE: Early Childhood Education 2 and 3 should be offered in a two/three hour block.
(TP) indicates a course leading to a Tech Prep area of study. Qualifies for GOLD SEAL Scholars Award if 3 credits are earned within the same technical program.

Course Title: Early Childhood Education 3(TP)
Course Number: 85032130
Credit: 1.00
Grade Level: 11-12
Major Concepts/Content
This course teaches the management skills of becoming a preschool teacher. Students will acquire competence in the areas of child development theories; current trends and issues; legislation; heredity; classroom management; developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments; multiculturalism; and teacher resource files.
PREREQUISITE: Early Childhood Education 1 and 2
COREQUISITE: Early Childhood Education 2
SPECIAL NOTE: Early Childhood Education 2 and 3 should be offered in a two/three hour block.
(TP) indicates a course leading to a Tech Prep area of study. Qualifie for GOLD SEAL Scholars Award if 3 credits are earned within the same technical program.

Course Title: Early Childhood Education 4(TP)
Course Number: 85032140 (Local Honors)
Credit: 1.00
Grade Level: 11-12
Major Concepts/Content
This course prepares students to be child development specialist. Students will acquire competence in the areas of mentoring; workshop development; team building, advocacy; and brain research and professional development..
PREQUISITE: Early Childhood Education I, 2, 3 Local Honors Designation is available for ECE 4 only.
(TP) indicates a course leading to a Tech Prep area of study. Qualifies for GOLD SEAL Scholars Award if 3 credits are earned within the same technical program.