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K–12 Standards

Introduction to Early Childhood Education (8234)

Other Virginia CTE sets

Balancing Work and FamilyIECE.1

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    Analyze the meaning of work and the meaning of family.IECE.1.1

  • 2

    Compare how families affect work life and how work life affects families.IECE.1.2

  • 3

    Identify management strategies for balancing work and family roles.IECE.1.3

Exploring Early Childhood EducationIECE.2

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    Differentiate among the types of early childhood education programs.IECE.2.1

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    Analyze the relationships, roles, and partnerships among the child, parent, and early childhood professional.IECE.2.2

  • 3

    Identify cultural, religious, family, and environmental factors that affect a child's development.IECE.2.3

  • 4

    Investigate federal, state, and other regulatory agencies monitoring the early childhood education industry.IECE.2.4

Exploring Early Childhood Education CareersIECE.3

  • 1

    Compile a list of careers related to the early childhood education industry.IECE.3.1

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    Identify roles and responsibilities of an entry-level early childhood education professional.IECE.3.2

  • 3

    Investigate the education/training requirements of identified careers in early childhood education.IECE.3.3

  • 4

    Identify specific entrepreneurial possibilities in early childhood education.IECE.3.4

  • 5

    Analyze labor market data about early childhood education and related careers.IECE.3.5

  • 6

    Analyze the career lattice in the early childhood education industry that progresses from entry-level to professional positions.IECE.3.6

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    Interview an early childhood education professional.IECE.3.7

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    Identify the ages and stages of development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, and children with exceptional needs.IECE.3.8

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    Identify developmental observation methods using data collection tools.IECE.3.9

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    Identify steps to ensure bias-free observations.IECE.3.10

  • 11

    Identify developmentally appropriate practices that support and maximize development and learning for all children.IECE.3.11

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    Describe the responsibilities of being a mandated reporter of child abuse and/or neglect.IECE.3.12

Analyzing Healthy and Safe Environments for ChildrenIECE.4

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    Describe the needs of children at various ages regarding space, equipment, materials management, and room or area arrangement.IECE.4.1

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    Design an indoor and/or outdoor learning environment.IECE.4.2

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    Develop a list of general health practices for adults and children in an early childhood education program.IECE.4.3

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    Identify safety hazards and ways to protect children from them.IECE.4.4

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    Identify components of healthy snacks for young children.IECE.4.5

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    Identify the characteristics of a healthy child and behavioral/physical symptoms of selected childhood illnesses/diseases.IECE.4.6

  • 7

    Compile a list of community health, counseling, and emergency resource agencies.IECE.4.7

Identifying Individual Characteristics and Skills Necessary for Career SuccessIECE.5

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    Describe ethical issues pertaining to employment in the early childhood development profession.IECE.5.1

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    Develop a skills profile for a selected job involving children.IECE.5.2

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    Analyze personal interests, abilities, skills, and dispositions.IECE.5.3

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    Determine the characteristics and skills necessary to obtain and maintain successful employment in careers involving children.IECE.5.4

  • 5

    Practice pre-employment skills.IECE.5.5

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    Complete an observation, shadowing, or internship experience in an early childhood education.IECE.5.6

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
PROFESSIONALEDUCATION-DEVELOPMENT
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Virtual Virginia Standards

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