Where can I read the official document?

2022 Early Childhood Education (1)

K–12 Standards

Early Childhood Education (2022)
Other Mississippi CTE sets
Cyber Foundations 1 (2020)
Information and Communication Technology I (2014): Grades 6, 7, 8
Information and Communication Technology II (2014): Grades 6, 7, 8
Cyber Foundations 2 (2020)
Advanced Technical Mathematics (2021): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Cyber Foundations II (2025)
Exploring Computer Science (2025)
Graphic Design I (2023)
Graphic Design II (2023)
Business, Marketing, and Finance: Units 10-20 Only (2020)
Educator Preparation I & II (2022)
Broadcast Journalism: Publications & Productions
Business, Marketing, and Finance (2025)
Culinary Arts I (2025)
Culinary Arts II (2025)

Program Orientation1

1
Describe the expectations, procedures, and opportunities in the early childhood education (ECE) program. DOK11.1
1. a
  Review the curriculum standards, competencies, and objectives.1.1.a
2. b
  Discuss school and classroom policies for emergency procedures and the proper use of lab equipment.1.1.b
3. c
  Identify leadership opportunities in student organizations, such as FCCLA, Skills USA, or Educators Rising.1.1.c
4. d
  Complete federally required safety test with 100% accuracy.1.1.d
2
Explore the opportunities and trends in the field of ECE. DOK21.2
1. a
  Research the education and training required in the various ECE careers.1.2.a
2. b
  Identify characteristics and responsibilities of individuals working in the field.1.2.b
3. c
  Describe the various types of early childcare programs and the historical changes that have affected the field of ECE.1.2.c
4. d
  Investigate ECE organizations and their role in the field including licensing, regulations, and accreditations.1.2.d
  1
  American Montessori Association (AMA)1.2.d.1
  2
  Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)1.2.d.2
  3
  National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP)1.2.d.3
  4
  National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)1.2.d.4
  5
  National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)1.2.d.5
  6
  National Child Care Association (NCCA)1.2.d.6
  7
  National Head Start Association (NHSA)1.2.d.7
  8
  Child Development Association (CDA)1.2.d.8

Child Development: Infant to Three Years Old2

1
Apply methods to observe and assess children’s developmental and educational goals. DOK22.1
1. a
  Identify the general purpose of assessments and factors that determine when they are conducted in a childcare setting.2.1.a
2. b
  Analyze factors involved in choosing assessments, including the advantages and disadvantages of each tool.2.1.b
  1
  Checklist2.1.b.1
  2
  Anecdotal records2.1.b.2
  3
  Rating scales2.1.b.3
  4
  Participation charts2.1.b.4
  5
  Work samples/portfolios2.1.b.5
  6
  Visual/technological2.1.b.6
2
Analyze developmental stages and apply the appropriate strategies that promote growth in children from birth to two years of age. DOK32.2
1. a
  Describe the characteristics associated with areas of development in children from birth to two years of age.2.2.a
  1
  Physical2.2.a.1
  2
  Cognitive2.2.a.2
  3
  Social-emotional2.2.a.3
2. b
  Examine the behaviors and needs described by Erik Erikson’s psychosocial theory that apply to the developmental stages for this group.2.2.b
  1
  Stage I2.2.b.1
  2
  Stage II2.2.b.2
3
Analyze developmental stages and apply the appropriate strategies that promote growth in children from two to three years of age. DOK32.3
1. a
  Describe the characteristics associated with areas of development in children from two to three years of age.2.3.a
  1
  Physical2.3.a.1
  2
  Cognitive2.3.a.2
  3
  Social-emotional2.3.a.3
2. b
  Examine the stages of development for children in this age group according to theories and principles.2.3.b
  1
  Piaget’s theory of cognitive development2.3.b.1
  2
  Erikson’s psychosocial theory of human development2.3.b.2

Child Development: Four Years Old and Special Needs Populations 3

1
Analyze developmental stages and apply the appropriate strategies that promote growth in children from four to five years of age. DOK33.1
1. a
  Describe the characteristics associated with areas of development for children in this age group.3.1.a
  1
  Physical3.1.a.1
  2
  Cognitive3.1.a.2
  3
  Social-emotional3.1.a.3
2. b
  Examine the stages of development for children in this age group according to theoretical principles.3.1.b
  1
  Piaget’s theory of cognitive development3.1.b.1
  2
  Erikson’s psychosocial theory of human development3.1.b.2
  3
  Maslow’s hierarchy of needs3.1.b.3
2
Develop strategies that support the inclusion and development of children with special needs into a program. DOK33.2
1. a
  Examine the purpose and goals of laws regarding disabilities in childcare programs.3.2.a
  1
  Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)3.2.a.1
  2
  Individualized Education Plan (IEP)3.2.a.2
  3
  Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)3.2.a.3
  4
  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)3.2.a.4
2. b
  Apply strategies to identify and accommodate the various types of special needs.3.2.b
  1
  Hearing3.2.b.1
  2
  Speech/language3.2.b.2
  3
  Visual3.2.b.3
  4
  Physical3.2.b.4
  5
  Cognitive/learning3.2.b.5
  6
  Gifted3.2.b.6

Preparing a Healthy and Safe Environment4

1
Demonstrate developmentally appropriate equipment selection and space organization skills to promote healthy learning environments. DOK34.1
1. a
  Identify key elements and criteria involved in planning and preparing the environment.4.1.a
  1
  Indoor environment4.1.a.1
  2
  Indoor furniture and design4.1.a.2
  3
  Activity areas4.1.a.3
  4
  Outdoor environment4.1.a.4
2. b
  Plan activities and select equipment, materials, and toys that encourage the developmental skills of children, such as motor, problem solving, exploration, and communication.4.1.b
  1
  Birth to two years of age4.1.b.1
  2
  Two to three years of age4.1.b.2
  3
  Three to four years of age4.1.b.3
  4
  Special needs populations4.1.b.4
2
Develop policies that must be implemented to protect the safety and health of children in a childcare facility. DOK34.2
1. a
  Identify the necessary physical features to prevent or reduce injuries in a childcare facility.4.2.a
  1
  Indoor and outdoor play areas4.2.a.1
  2
  Furniture4.2.a.2
  3
  Walls4.2.a.3
  4
  Toys and equipment4.2.a.4
2. b
  Explain emergency and safety procedures that must be implemented to maintain a safe environment for children.4.2.b
  1
  Child supervision4.2.b.1
  2
  Transportation4.2.b.2
  3
  Fire and weather4.2.b.3
  4
  Choking and poisonings4.2.b.4
3. c
  Demonstrate procedures that minimize and prevent the spread of disease and infections.4.2.c
  1
  Sanitizing and disinfecting4.2.c.1
  2
  Hand washing4.2.c.2
  3
  Diapering/toileting4.2.c.3
4. d
  Identify concepts to design nutritious meals and snacks in a childcare program.4.2.d
  1
  Common nutritional problems/needs4.2.d.1
  2
  Food groups and sources4.2.d.2
  3
  Meal plans and preferences4.2.d.3
5. e
  Design a center’s health policy that protects and improves the health of children.4.2.e
  1
  Immunizations4.2.e.1
  2
  Exclusion4.2.e.2
  3
  Administering medications4.2.e.3
  4
  Napping4.2.e.4
  5
  Contacting parents4.2.e.5
  6
  First aid4.2.e.6
  7
  Wounds and burn treatment4.2.e.7
3
Explain the legal requirements childcare centers use to promote children’s safety. DOK24.3
1. a
  Explore a center’s responsibility for ensuring the safety and health of children.4.3.a
  1
  Types of liability4.3.a.1
  2
  Health and safety forms4.3.a.2
  3
  Privacy law4.3.a.3
2. b
  Recognize signs of neglect and abuse in children.4.3.b
  1
  Nonaccidental physical injury4.3.b.1
  2
  Neglect4.3.b.2
  3
  Emotional abuse4.3.b.3
  4
  Sexual abuse4.3.b.4
3. c
  Demonstrate procedures that minimize and prevent the spread of disease and infections.4.3.c
  1
  Sanitizing and disinfecting4.3.c.1
  2
  Hand washing4.3.c.2
  3
  Diapering/toileting4.3.c.3

Learning Environment5

1
Create a healthy, supportive, and challenging learning environment based on developmental skills of children. DOK35.1
1. a
  Identify reasons and guidelines for establishing classroom limits and enforcement techniques.5.1.a
2. b
  Describe appropriate limitations for general classroom areas and activities.5.1.b
  1
  Cooking5.1.b.1
  2
  Sensory play5.1.b.2
  3
  Playground activity5.1.b.3
  4
  Dramatic play5.1.b.4
  5
  Small manipulative activities5.1.b.5
3. c
  Identify strategies that promote effective routines and activities for early childhood education programs.5.1.c
  1
  Arrival routines5.1.c.1
  2
  Meals/snacks5.1.c.2
  3
  Nap times5.1.c.3
  4
  Indoor and outdoor play5.1.c.4
  5
  Toileting and hand washing5.1.c.5
4. d
  Demonstrate the use of developmentally appropriate transition techniques that promote positive outcomes in a childcare setting.5.1.d
2
Develop guidance skills to support developmental and educational goals. DOK25.2
1. a
  Differentiate the purpose of discipline, guidance, and in a childcare setting.5.2.a
2. b
  Describe principles of direct and indirect guidance.5.2.b
3. c
  Identify the purpose and goals of techniques designed to guide children’s behavior.5.2.c
  1
  Positive verbal environment5.2.c.1
  2
  Positive reinforcement5.2.c.2
  3
  Consequences5.2.c.3
  4
  Warning5.2.c.4
  5
  Time-out5.2.c.5
  6
  I-messages5.2.c.6
  7
  Praise5.2.c.7
  8
  Prompting5.2.c.8
  9
  Persuading5.2.c.9
  10
  Redirecting5.2.c.10
  11
  Modeling5.2.c.11
  12
  Listening5.2.c.12
  13
  Encouraging5.2.c.13
  14
  Suggestions5.2.c.14

Curriculum Development6

1
Demonstrate developmentally appropriate teaching methods and approaches to learning for early education. DOK26.1
1. a
  Describe factors to consider, and the elements involved in the curriculum development process.6.1.a
  1
  Program goals6.1.a.1
  2
  Observations/assessments6.1.a.2
  3
  Content vs. process-centered6.1.a.3
  4
  Learning styles/interests6.1.a.4
  5
  Themes6.1.a.5
  6
  Resources6.1.a.6
  7
  Activities6.1.a.7
  8
  Technology6.1.a.8
2
Demonstrate approaches to learning and teaching by incorporating developmentally appropriate themes. DOK26.2
1. a
  Compile a list of developmentally appropriate themes for toddlers and preschool-age children.6.2.a
2. b
  Develop a web or flowchart illustrating a connection between activities and themed units of lessons.6.2.b
3. c
  Write a “block” format lesson plan based on a theme.6.2.c
4. d
  Create a “daily lesson plan” to include the following:6.2.d
  1
  Goals6.2.d.1
  2
  Motivation or introduction6.2.d.2
  3
  Subject6.2.d.3
  4
  Learning objectives6.2.d.4
  5
  Procedures6.2.d.5
  6
  Accommodations (developmental delays)6.2.d.6
  7
  Materials6.2.d.7
  8
  Closure/transition6.2.d.8
  9
  Guided questions6.2.d.9
  10
  Evaluation6.2.d.10
3
Design a plan to guide learning experiences. DOK36.3
1. a
  In the plan, include the necessary elements for the following:6.3.a
  1
  Art6.3.a.1
  2
  Language (storytelling, writing, play, or puppetry)6.3.a.2
  3
  Math6.3.a.3
  4
  Science6.3.a.4
  5
  Social studies6.3.a.5
  6
  Music or movement6.3.a.6
  7
  Food experiences6.3.a.7
  8
  Field trip experiences6.3.a.8
  9
  Technology6.3.a.9

Family and Community Relationships7

1
Demonstrate cultural awareness and skills to build positive relationships with family and community members. DOK27.1
1. a
  Identify the purpose and various methods for involving parents and families in the childcare program.7.1.a
  1
  Parent-teacher conferences7.1.a.1
  2
  Written communication7.1.a.2
  3
  Home visits7.1.a.3
  4
  Discussion groups7.1.a.4
  5
  Volunteers7.1.a.5
2. b
  Identify strategies to promote cultural diversity and the challenges associated with certain concepts.7.1.b
  1
  Multicultural books, toys, and materials7.1.b.1
  2
  Celebrations, events, and holidays7.1.b.2
  3
  Intergenerational concepts7.1.b.3
  4
  Stereotypes7.1.b.4
  5
  Nonsexist toys and materials7.1.b.5
3. c
  Identify strategies to promote cultural diversity and the challenges associated with certain concepts.7.1.c
  1
  Cooking7.1.c.1
  2
  Sensory play7.1.c.2
  3
  Playground activity7.1.c.3
  4
  Dramatic play7.1.c.4
  5
  Small manipulative activities7.1.c.5

Career Development and Professionalism8

1
Demonstrate career readiness and work-based learning skills. DOK38.1
1. a
  Research and compare available jobs in the ECE field based on key factors.8.1.a
  1
  Minimum education8.1.a.1
  2
  Certifications8.1.a.2
  3
  Minimum experience8.1.a.3
  4
  Job description/responsibilities8.1.a.4
  5
  Salary8.1.a.5
2. b
  Demonstrate basic interviewing skills led by the instructor and/or advisory committee members.8.1.b
  1
  Professional attire8.1.b.1
  2
  Cover letter8.1.b.2
  3
  Application and/or résumé8.1.b.3
  4
  Letters of recommendations8.1.b.4
  5
  Thank you/follow up letters8.1.b.5
3. c
  Review individual professional portfolios to ensure necessary documents are included and information is current.8.1.c
  1
  Philosophy of education8.1.c.1
  2
  Lesson plans8.1.c.2
  3
  Food menus and schedules8.1.c.3
  4
  Daily schedule of activities8.1.c.4
  5
  Observation records8.1.c.5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 9 and Grade 10
Where can I read the official document?: 2022 Early Childhood Education (1)

Keep exploring

Sibling grade bands, other subjects in this jurisdiction, and the same subject across other states.

More Mississippi CTE sets

CTE

Other Mississippi subjects

Mississippi

CTE in other jurisdictions

CTE