What grade levels do these standards cover?

Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and VOCATIONALTRAINING

Where can I read the official document?

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 13.1210.00 TECHNICAL STANDARDS

K–12 Standards

2020
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Advanced Construction Technologies (2007)
Advertising and Public Relations (2009)
Aircraft Mechanics (2012)
Arizona Professional Skills
CAVIT Drone Technology Program
Cosmetology and Related Services 12.0400.00

EXAMINE THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS AND THEORETICAL APPROACHES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION1.0

1
Explore influences on human development (e.g., environmental, psychological, cultural, genetic, and hereditary)1.1
2
Compare and contrast child development theories and their implications (e.g., Piaget, Vygotsky, Gardner, and Erickson)1.2
3
Compare and contrast teaching approaches to early childhood education and their implications (e.g., Montessori, Reggio, and Head Start)1.3
4
Identify the five developmental areas (domains): physical, social and emotional, approaches to learning, cognitive, and language and communication1.4
5
Describe current brain development research and its application1.5
6
Identify play‐based approaches to learning (e.g., curiosity, creativity, persistence, and problem‐solving)1.6

EXAMINE THE FACTORS INFLUENCING PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT2.0

1
Identify the stages of prenatal development2.1
2
Describe prenatal brain development2.2
3
Identify health and environmental factors influencing prenatal development2.3

EXAMINE INFANT DEVELOPMENT (BIRTH TO 12 MONTHS)3.0

1
Describe social and emotional development in infants3.1
2
Describe language and communication (verbal and nonverbal) development in infants3.2
3
Describe cognitive development in infants3.3
4
Explain the general progression of physical and sensory development in infants3.4
5
Select equipment that promotes the development of infants in all developmental areas (domains)3.5
6
Describe and facilitate developmentally appropriate play for infants3.6
7
Identify characteristics of atypical/typical development in infants3.7

EXAMINE TODDLER DEVELOPMENT (12 TO 36 MONTHS)4.0

1
Describe social and emotional development in toddlers4.1
2
Describe language and communication (verbal and nonverbal) development in toddlers4.2
3
Describe cognitive development in toddlers4.3
4
Explain the general progression of physical and sensory development in toddlers4.4
5
Select equipment that promotes the development of toddlers in all developmental areas (domains)4.5
6
Describe and facilitate developmentally appropriate play for toddlers4.6
7
Identify characteristics of atypical/typical development in toddlers4.7

EXAMINE PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT (3 TO 5 YEARS)5.0

1
Describe social and emotional development in preschoolers5.1
2
Describe language and communication (verbal and nonverbal) development in preschoolers5.2
3
Describe cognitive development in preschoolers5.3
4
Explain the general progression of physical and sensory development in preschoolers5.4
5
Select equipment that promotes the development of preschoolers in all developmental areas (domains)5.5
6
Describe and facilitate developmentally appropriate play for preschoolers5.6
7
Identify characteristics of atypical/typical development in preschoolers5.7

EXAMINE EARLY ELEMENTARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT (KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 3)6.0

1
Describe social and emotional development in early elementary children6.1
2
Describe language and communication (verbal and nonverbal) development in early elementary children6.2
3
Describe cognitive development in early elementary children6.3
4
Explain the general progression of physical and sensory development in early elementary children6.4
5
Select equipment that promotes the development of early elementary children in all developmental areas (domains)6.5
6
Describe and facilitate developmentally appropriate play for early elementary children6.6
7
Identify characteristics of atypical/typical development in early elementary children6.7

EXAMINE PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD ENVIRONMENTS7.0

1
Identify and wear appropriate clothing and shoes to ensure personal safety7.1
2
Identify possible safety hazards in and around childcare settings (indoor and outdoor)7.2
3
Describe basic health practices and prevention procedures related to childhood illnesses and communicable diseases7.3
4
Describe water, sun, and heat precautions and safety practices7.4
5
Describe proper storage and maintenance of toys, equipment, supplies, and hazardous materials7.5
6
Describe cleaning and sanitation procedures, including maintaining the facility and equipment, laundry procedures, and dishwashing procedures7.6
7
Explain compliance with the Arizona Department of Health Services Child Care Licensing Regulations7.7
8
Explain compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards7.8
9
Implement a plan for emergency procedures7.9
0
Perform basic First Aid and CPR techniques7.10

EXAMINE HEALTH AND NUTRITION IN YOUNG CHILDREN8.0

1
Use proper hand washing procedures for children and adults8.1
2
Perform personal care procedures for children (e.g., diapering and toileting, napping and resting, feeding and eating, and care routines)8.2
3
Promote physical well‐being for children (e.g., conduct daily health checks, recognize abuse indicators, document injury and illness, and administer and store medications)8.3
4
Explain the purpose of food guides with respect to snack and meal requirements (e.g., MyPlate, Empower, and CACFP)8.4
5
Explain the consequences of an unbalanced diet relating to childhood obesity and oral health8.5
6
Plan nutritious food experiences that appropriately involve the participation of children8.6
7
Explain how mealtimes can be used as learning opportunities8.7
8
Recognize special dietary needs of children8.8
9
Identify foods that may cause choking in young children8.9
10
Identify practices that promote safe food handling8.10

EXAMINE STRATEGIES TO BUILD FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS9.0

1
Identify the family/guardianship role in the education of the child9.1
2
Describe the appropriate informal and written communication with family members9.2
3
Identify ways to involve the family in the education of the child9.3
4
Use a variety of strategies to welcome, include, and engage all families9.4
5
Describe components of an effective family conference in an early elementary setting9.5
6
Describe components of effective family conversations in an early childhood setting for children birth to age 59.6

EXAMINE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT MEANINGFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCES10.0

1
Define developmentally appropriate practices1.1
2
Identify developmentally appropriate practices based on current research10.2
3
Practice asking questions that prompt children’s thinking (e.g., open‐ended questions)10.3
4
Describe book handling skills for children at each developmental stage10.4
5
Explore ways to acknowledge and encourage children’s efforts and provide specific feedback (e.g., persistence and effort in addition to praise and evaluation)10.5
6
Explain how to create challenges and scaffold children’s learning to support growth, development, and learning10.6
7
Identify developmentally appropriate technological aids and media resources that support learning10.7
8
Adapt instructional strategies to meet individual and group needs10.8

EXAMINE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS/LEARNING CENTERS11.0

1
Arrange the physical environment to facilitate planned and spontaneous indoor and outdoor activities11.1
2
Develop a daily schedule that meets the developmental needs of children and allows for teacher‐initiated and child‐ initiated activities with limited transitions11.2
3
Develop learning centers for infants (birth to 12 months) that include indoor and outdoor environments11.3
4
Develop learning centers for toddlers (12 to 36 months) that include indoor and outdoor environments11.4
5
Develop learning centers for preschoolers (3 to 5 years) that include indoor and outdoor environments11.5
6
Develop learning centers for early elementary children (kindergarten through grade 3) that include indoor and outdoor environments11.6

EXAMINE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE LEARNING EXPERIENCES12.0

1
Explain how the Arizona Infants and Toddler Developmental Guidelines may be used to guide the development of learning experiences and opportunities for young children birth to 36 months12.1
2
Explain how the Arizona Early Learning Standards may be used to guide the development of learning experiences and opportunities for preschoolers 3 to 5 years12.2
3
Explain how the Arizona Academic Standards may be used to guide the development of learning experiences and opportunities for early elementary children in kindergarten through grade 312.3
4
Explore opportunities or experiences that promote social/emotional development in young children from birth to grade 312.4
5
Develop learning opportunities or experiences that foster language and literacy development in young children from birth to grade 312.5
6
Design hands‐on mathematical learning opportunities or experiences that nurture the natural drive to explore and experiment with numbers, shapes, measurement, and patterns for children from birth to grade 312.6
7
Create science‐learning opportunities or experiences for young children from birth to grade 312.7
8
Explore how to integrate social studies’ concepts through everyday social and environmental interactions in young children from birth to grade 312.8
9
Develop learning opportunities or experiences that promote physical development and personal health and safety in young children from birth to grade 312.9
10
Design creative fine arts’ experiences that nurture creativity and self‐expression including visual arts, music, creative movement, and dramatic play for young children from birth to grade 312.10
11
Describe the basic components of a learning experience plan (e.g., learning objectives/goals, appropriate materials, and evaluation/assessment)12.11
12
Conduct a developmentally appropriate learning experience12.12
13
Conduct a reflective evaluation of a learning experience including the mastery of objectives based on evaluation/assessment results12.13
14
Explain how all the content areas are interconnected across the domains of learning12.14

EXAMINE STRATEGIES THAT PROMOTE PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN YOUNG CHILDREN13.0

1
Describe techniques and strategies to encourage cooperation in play and learning including the respect for the rights and property of self and others13.1
2
Identify techniques to encourage children to identify, express, and regulate their emotions appropriately13.2
3
Model problem‐solving and conflict‐resolution skills with children13.3
4
Incorporate transition techniques to maximize learning13.4
5
Explain how changes in a child’s continuity of care, as well as changes in the physical and emotional environment, may be reflected in a child’s behavior13.5
6
Explain developmentally appropriate approaches to the positive guidance of young children13.6
7
Identify activities that demonstrate respect for culture, language, and individuality and create a caring community of learners13.7

EXAMINE OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTINGS14.0

1
Identify reasons for and methods of observing young children14.1
2
Identify various forms of data that can be utilized in observation and assessment (e.g., family information cards, anecdotal notes, and photographs)14.2
3
Identify various types of ongoing and progress monitoring tasks, charts, and assessments14.3
4
Compare and contrast subjective and objective documentation/statements14.4
5
Identify ways to use data to inform instructional and guidance practices14.5
6
Record behavior and development by using various forms/tools for observation14.6

EXAMINE PROFESSIONALISM AND LEGAL AND ETHICAL PRACTICES IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSION15.0

1
Identify the qualifications, skills, and aptitudes needed to work with children15.1
2
Explore career pathways and requirements within the early childhood education profession15.2
3
Demonstrate positive interpersonal behaviors with children, families, colleagues, and supervisors15.3
4
Conduct formal and informal research on early childhood education topics15.4
5
Define child abuse and neglect as described in the Arizona Statutes (ARS 13‐3623)15.5
6
Explain state law in reporting suspected child abuse or neglect (ARS 13‐3620)15.6
7
Identify confidentiality issues and strategies to handle them effectively15.7
8
Explain the role of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and other professional organizations15.8
9
Explain the role of the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board and its initiatives15.9
10
Describe the resources and benefits available through the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry15.10

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and VOCATIONALTRAINING
Where can I read the official document?: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 13.1210.00 TECHNICAL STANDARDS

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