Kirby High – Early Childhood Education Careers II Grade 10 One credit/One year Prerequisite(s): Early Childhood Education Careers I

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Early Childhood Education Careers III (ECEC III) is an applied-knowledge course for students interested in becoming an early childhood teacher, elementary teacher, nanny, or childcare provider. This course covers the components of the learning environment, planning age appropriate activities, using activities for learning, and developing communication skills. If available, students may participate in a work-based learning component of instruction and add work products to a course portfolio. Students continuing to work toward earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential should record hours toward the required 480—clock hours needed in working with children. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared to participate in the capstone ECEC IV course and/or continue their studies at the postsecondary level.