Melrose High – Early Childhood Education Careers IV

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Early Childhood Education Careers IV (ECEC IV) is capstone course for students who intend to pursue advanced training as an early childhood teacher, elementary teacher, nanny, or childcare provider. The course standards cover understanding of the components of professionalism, policies, regulations, and teaching and learning. Students will 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 continue their studies at the postsecondary level.