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Recognize the stakeholders in the childcare profession (i.e.: ELC, licensing agencies, etc.).ECE201

Identify the different types of childcare facilities and licensing requirements.  ECE202

Identify the components of the Florida Statutes as they relate to areas of childcare standards. ECE203

Identify local and state licensing agencies and their responsibilities.ECE204

Identify local and state fire, safety, sanitation, and health regulations. ECE205

Identify minimum state standards for screening owners, operators, staff, and volunteers of childcare centers.ECE206

Identify and discuss current childcare issues and proposed laws and ordinances that govern state and local licensing and inspection of childcare facilities.ECE2-7

Identify information concerning child discipline in State Rule 65C-22.001-008. ECE208

 Identify methods of compliance with rules and regulations governing childcare givers. ECE209

Identify and describe characteristics of a safe, sanitary, healthy childcare environment.ECE301

Describe ways to assist children with personal hygiene routines.ECE302

Complete a checklist to evaluate safety and sanitation procedures/routines.ECE303

Recognize potential safety and fire hazards and develop a procedure to prevent accidents. ECE304

 Identify characteristics of a healthy child. ECE305

Identify and describe symptoms of childhood illness and communicable diseases.ECE306

 Identify the components of and perform a “10 second health check” for children. ECE307

Describe and simulate the procedures for administering medication. ECE308

Complete a medication permission form.ECE309

Describe ways in which the spread of disease in childcare settings can be prevented.ECE310

Demonstrate how to communicate with parents who continue to send children to childcare when they are sick.ECE311

 Identify and describe regulations for transporting children.ECE312

Outline the steps for proper use of fire extinguishers (i.e.: students watch a video, observe someone else demonstrate, etc.).ECE313

Identify and practice standard precautions. ECE314

Describe and practice age-appropriate procedures for the different types of emergencies (i.e.: evacuation, lockdown, shelter in place, active assailant, identify hard-corners, etc.).ECE315

Use appropriate telephone numbers in a simulated emergency.ECE316

Follow and understand how to complete an accident/incident form using established procedures.ECE317

Discuss methods to promote positive attitudes and skills for daily routines for children.ECE318

Summarize best practices within the center to conserve environmental resources.ECE319

Identify and describe components of a playground safety checklist. ECE320

 Identify the nutritional needs of infants through school age children (birth through age eight).ECE401

Identify and plan nutritious snacks and meals for infants through school age children (birth through age eight).ECE402

Describe safe and sanitary food service habits in assisting with mealtime routines.ECE403

Identify foods that are potentially dangerous for young children’s consumption.ECE404

 Describe how to encourage positive food choices and good eating habits for toddlers through school age children. ECE405

Use United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) current guidelines as a tool for planning nutritious mealsECE406

Identify guidelines for purchasing, receiving, storing, and safety of foods as defined in Department of Children and Families administrative rule, 65C-22.ECE407

Recognize age appropriate nutrition education activities. ECE408

Describe physical abuse, physical neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse as defined by Florida law. ECE501

Discuss the data regarding statistics as they pertain to child abuse at state and national levels. ECE502

Identify the most common physical and behavioral indicators of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect.ECE503

Identify the factors, multiple forces, and most common risk factors for child abuse and neglect.ECE504

Identify the characteristics of abusers. ECE505

Identify the impacts and effects of child abuse and neglect. ECE506

Describe the legal requirement and protection provided to childcare workers in reporting suspected child abuse and neglect according to Florida law (ie. Mandatory reporting, etc.). ECE507

Identify state and local guidelines and procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect.ECE508

Identify the necessary information for completing a mock report of child abuse and neglect and how to submit the report.ECE509

Identify local community resources that provide help for the abused and the abuser.ECE510

 Recognize the reporting requirements of at-risk children (i.e.: children in protective services, human trafficking, Riyla Wilson Act FS 39.604, etc.).  ECE511

 Identify the examples of human trafficking and the physical and behavioral indicators associated.   ECE512

Compare and contrast the characteristics of typical and atypical development. ECE601

 Describe the principles and stages of development.  ECE602

Describe the characteristic of children ages birth to eight in the following domains: physical development; approaches to learning; social and emotional; language and communication; and cognitive development and general knowledge.ECE603

Discuss circumstances and factors that put a child at risk for developmental delays.ECE604

Identify and describe theories of human development including cognitive psychosocial, socio-cultural, psychoanalytical, and behaviorist.ECE605

Identify observation techniques and methods used in a childcare setting. ECE701

 Discuss the differences between observations, screenings, developmental assessments, and developmental evaluations. ECE702

Discuss the importance of including the family in the collection of information for observations. ECE703

Identify the steps for conferring with parents when a developmental delay is suspected.ECE704

 Discuss the importance of confidentiality of child/family records. ECE705

Identify and describe methods of guidance of children’s behavior at age-appropriate levels.  ECE801

Differentiate methods of direct and indirect guidance (i.e.: concepts of room arrangements, transitions, routines, etc.).ECE802

Distinguish between appropriate/inappropriate methods of guiding behaviors by the childcare professional.ECE803

Discuss the importance of communicating with families regarding expectations of children’s behavior (i.e.: NAEYC and DAP, etc.) guidelines.ECE804

 Investigate current information on child nutrition, the environment, heredity and discuss their effect upon the development of a child. ECE901

Discuss how a child’s health status influences development.ECE902

Describe the importance of physical fitness to health status and development.ECE903

Demonstrate appropriate use of technology by childcare professionals (i.e.: online assessments, lesson plans, presentation software, etc.).ECE1001

Analyze appropriate uses of current technology in a childcare setting.ECE1002

Identify and demonstrate proper use of Florida childcare training website (www.myflorida.com/childcare).ECE1003

Create a developmentally appropriate learning activity.ECE1101

Explain the importance of professional development, ethical standards, accreditation, confidentiality, credentialing, professional organization membership/participation, and self-reflection for childcare professionals.ECE1201

Identify and use job-related childcare terminology.ECE1202

Participate in regular self-assessment including attitude and performance.ECE1203

Demonstrate exemplary behavior and social skills as a positive role model for childrenECE1204

Distinguish between professional and unprofessional behavior when serving as a role model for children.ECE1205

Describe legal issues and liability as they relate to childcare professionals (i.e.: social media posts, confidentiality, etc.).ECE1206

Identify and review resources on the National Association for the Education of Young Children Website (www.naeyc.org).  ECE1207

Observe teaching situations depicting ethical problems and use the NAEYC Code of Ethics to propose potential solutions.ECE1208

Identify and describe various teaching methods and learning styles for effective teaching practices.ECE1209

Analyze appropriate observation methods and tools for recording (i.e.: anecdotal records, running records, checklists, etc.).ECE1301

Observe, record, and report the behavior of children using various observation tools. ECE1302

Describe the need for school-age childcare and how it has evolved.ECE1401

Describe different types of programs available for children before and after school; during summer; and on school holidays.ECE1402

Explain the professional characteristics of a school-age caregiver. ECE1403

Explain why and how individual children may overlap both younger and older chronological programs. ECE1404

Examine how a caregiver can plan to meet the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of school-age children. ECE1405

Discuss the School Age Professional Certificate Credential.ECE1406

Explain visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and tactile stimulation activities. ECE1501

Describe and plan activities that stimulate gross and fine motor development.ECE1502

Identify age-appropriate nutritional snacks.ECE1503

Review appropriate feeding, diapering, toilet training, bathing, dressing, and grooming techniques. ECE1504

Demonstrate/simulate sanitary procedures in feeding, changing diapers, toileting, and maintaining the environment for infants and toddlers. ECE1505

Evaluate all aspects of an environment that provides opportunities for children to learn through their play. ECE1601

Assist with planning and evaluating schedules that include active and quiet times, individual, small, and large group experiences, as well as, child and adult initiated activities.ECE1602

Implement techniques for facilitating children’s successful participation in all aspects of a program. ECE1603

Describe how major theories of human development provide a basis for planning a program.ECE1604

Use an appropriate vocabulary that increases in complexity and variety.ECE1701

Describe the importance of vocabulary development in young children. ECE1702

Use proper grammar when speaking to parents and/or children.ECE1703

Identify the stages of language acquisition. ECE1704

Model and reinforce correct grammar. ECE1705

Create a lesson or activity that promotes appropriate language acquisition.ECE1706

Create a lesson or an activity which promotes vocabulary developmentECE1707

Identify and summarize various methods of curriculum for young children.ECE1801

Define developmentally appropriate practices.ECE1802

 Discuss the importance of learning through play. ECE1803

Describe learning centers used in developmentally appropriate environments. ECE1804

Identify the stages of play development (i.e.: solitary, parallel, associative, cooperative)ECE1805

Define and model the concept of active learning. ECE1806

Define and model the concept of active listening. ECE1807

Identify traits of positive self-image, self-esteem, and self-growth.ECE1901

Create intrapersonal goals and exhibit responsibility toward achieving goals.ECE1902

Describe and display ways to show empathy, understanding and caring (i.e. bullying, bias, cultural awareness, etc.).ECE1903

Identify appropriate strategies that enhance respectful, reciprocal relationships between children, families, and co-workers (i.e. honesty, integrity, etc.)ECE1904

Describe the needs and strengths of a diverse work place.ECE1905

 Demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills.  ECE1906

Explain common terms and concepts related to brain development and the formation of neuronal connections.ECE2001

Use the internet to prepare a list of recent resources pertaining to brain research. ECE2002

Identify effective communication skills used with children including interacting positively with each child and dialog with children as a group, using active listening, open-ended questioning, activities, and teachable moments.ECE2101

Identify ways to promote positive interaction between the family, childcare professionals and community (i.e. networking, newsletters, written communication, etc.). ECE2102

Research criteria for creating an age appropriate lesson plan. ECE2201

Research or develop evaluation criteria for the lessoECE2202

Demonstrate an understanding of Florida’s birth to five learning standards.ECE2203

Incorporate all five learning domains in lesson plans.ECE2204

Evaluate the need for differentiated instruction (i.e. enrichment, accommodations, IEP, etc.) to meet the needs of individual students.ECE2205

Plan and evaluate activities for infants and toddlers across all domains (i.e.: social-emotional, cognitive, etc.)ECE2301

Describe specific strategies for meeting the emotional needs of infants and toddlers.ECE2302

Describe the stages of physical development. ECE2401

Select and use appropriate equipment and materials that promote physical development.ECE2402

Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate fine and gross motor activities.ECE2403

Plan and implement activities which promote self-help.ECE2404

Plan and implement activities which promote health and wellness ECE2405

Analyze the role language and communication plays in cognitive development in young children.ECE2501

Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate mathematical thinking activities.ECE2502

Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate scientific inquiry activities.ECE2503

Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate social studies activities. ECE2504

Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate music activities. ECE2601

Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate creative movement activities. ECE2602

Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate art activities.ECE2603

 Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate dramatic play and theatre activities.ECE2604

Demonstrate effective, positive guidance techniques for guiding behavior (i.e.: role-play, etc.).ECE2701

Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate self-concept activities.ECE2702

Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities that promote multicultural and dimensions of diversity awareness. ECE2703

Plan, implement, and evaluate activities that model and promote the concept of self-control/self-regulation and social problem-solvingECE2704

Demonstrate behavior toward children that is caring, non-abusive, and builds self-esteem and responsibility.ECE2705

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate character building activitiesECE2706

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that model and promote positive relationships with self, peers and adults. ECE2707

Demonstrate an awareness of trauma-informed care and practices (ACE Study- Adverse Childhood Experience Study).ECE2708

Identify accommodations that would be appropriate for children with special needs in a variety of learning situations. ECE2801

Research and identify agencies that assist/support families with the referral process (i.e. FDLRS, Child Find, Early Steps, etc.)ECE2802

Identify the process for conferring with parents when a developmental delay is suspected.ECE2803

Identify adaptations to include children with special needs in classroom activities.ECE2804

Explain physical, intellectual and behavioral developmental delays and their impact on growth and development. ECE2805

Research strategies and accommodations for inclusion of children with special needs in classroom activities.ECE2806

Plan and/or prepare nutritious snacks and meals for infants through school age children.ECE2901

 Practice safe and sanitary food service habits in the preparation of snacks and meals. ECE2902

mplement age appropriate nutrition education activities.ECE2903

Identify characteristics of a classroom environment that promote emergent literacy.ECE3001

Demonstrate appropriate phonological awareness teaching practices.ECE3002

Demonstrate appropriate teaching practices for alphabet knowledge.ECE3003

Demonstrate appropriate comprehension strategies.ECE3004

 Illustrate and explain the stages of emergent writing.ECE3005

Identify an environment that supports age-appropriate letter writing.ECE3006

Model appropriate manuscript writing and structure of written composition.ECE3007

 Create activities that promote phonological and phonemic awareness. ECE3008

Create activities that promote understanding of letter names and sounds.ECE3009

Create activities that promote comprehension strategies.ECE3010

 Create activities that support age-appropriate early writing.  ECE3011

 Research, plan and implement activities which promote language and communication.  ECE3012

Plan an environment that supports emergent reading and writing. ECE3013

Explore and use ideas for establishing a healthy relationship with each child’s family.ECE3101

Identify ways of communicating with family.ECE3102

 Identify intentional practices and strategies to become acquainted with the family; describe ways parents can be involved in the program; ways to share goals for the child with the family and teacher, the philosophy of the center, and curriculum objectives. ECE3103

Plan and implement family involvement activities to meet the diverse needs of families. ECE3104

Model and implement effective communication skills to use with employers/administration, childcare professionals and parents/guardians of children.ECE3105

Plan, implement and evaluate a variety of motivational techniques that encourage children to fully participate.ECE3201

 Create activities that promote active listening skills in children. ECE3202

Implement the use of open-ended questions when communicating with children.ECE3203

 Compare and contrast local oversight agencies (ie: Head Start, ELC, Health Department, etc.) as related to early childcare programs. ECE3301

Model compliance with rules and regulations of childcare. ECE3302

Monitor compliance with rules and regulations governing childcare givers. ECE3303

Demonstrate techniques used for First Aid.ECE3401

 Demonstrate appropriate CPR AED techniques for infant/child.ECE3402

 Demonstrate appropriate CPR AED techniques for adults. ECE3403

Demonstrate the ability to identify children’s needs, interests, and abilities. ECE3501

Develop a program philosophy, including goals and objectives.ECE3502

Assist with planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities and routines. ECE3503

Simulate appropriate techniques for seizure management and positioning techniques.ECE3502

 Create opportunities for children to converse freely. ECE3601

Facilitate and monitor conversations between adult/child and/or child-to-child, to encourage increasingly complex sentences and phrases.ECE3602

Provide occasions for children to follow two- and three-step instructions.ECE3603

Create opportunities for children to gain meaning by listening and answering open-ended questions.ECE3604

Establish and demonstrate positive and productive relationships with families and staff.ECE3701

Demonstrate techniques to be a competent communicator and co-worker.ECE3702

Research effective communication skills between all populations (i.e. ASL, ELL, etc.)ECE3703

Research current trends and issues in Early Childhood Education.ECE3801

Articulate professional goals (i.e. value, vision and passion).ECE3802

Identify various types of accreditation standards and their importance in the field of early childhood education.ECE3803

Identify opportunities (i.e. networking, trainings, re-certification, professional organizations, etc.) for continuing education and professional development.ECE3804

Analyze ethical decisions (i.e. NAEYC, Florida Code of Ethics for Teachers, etc.)ECE3805

Research agencies that advocate on behalf of children and families (i.e. Children’s Defense Fund, Council for Exceptional Children, etc.).ECE3806

Produce an autobiography.ECE3901

Develop a professional philosophy as an early childhood education teacher.ECE3902

Develop six competency goal statements according to State and/or National Guidelines. ECE3903

Compile a resource collection according to State and/or National Guidelines.ECE3904

Develop and implement a scope and sequence to meet short and long-term goals (i.e.; scheduling, calendar, themes, etc.). ECE4001

Identify appropriate teaching techniques to meet various learning styles.ECE4002

Identify developmentally appropriate supplies and teaching materials. ECE4003

Evaluate and arrange learning centers for a variety of activities.  ECE4004

Assist with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate special events such as field trips, cultural activities, and holiday programs. ECE4005

Maintain accountability and confidentiality of children’s records.ECE4006

Identify and demonstrate developmentally appropriate classroom management strategies (i.e. predictable routines, scheduling, transitions, and learning).ECE4007

Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable.ECE4101

Develop a personal career plan that includes goals, objectives, and strategies.ECE4102

Examine licensing, certification, and industry credentialing requirements.ECE4103

Identify opportunities and research requirements for career advancement and ongoing professional development. ECE4104

Practice employability skills using online resources to prepare for interviews.ECE4105

 Understand the impact and importance of your digital footprint as it relates to employment.ECE4106

dentify career appropriate attire. ECE4107

Collect data using multiple sources (i.e.: observations, developmental checklist, assessment tools, writing samples, etc.). ECE4101

Analyze multiple sources and interpret results to develop interventions/accommodations.ECE4202

Participate in a parent’/teacher conference and share results. ECE4203

Demonstrate techniques that show respect for the child’s family makeup, cultural background, and religious beliefs.ECE4301

 Plan and implement methods to prevent and/or confront bias in the early childhood program as it relates to gender, race, ethnicity, and persons of varying abilities.ECE4302

 Integrate activities that build children’s self-concept into daily, weekly, and monthly plans.ECE4303

Plan and implement activities, interest areas, and projects that are bias-free, culturally diverse, and developmentally appropriate for children.ECE4304