Towne Meadow Elementary School – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION B

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

\*\*\*Students must provide their own transportation for field experiences. \*\*\*Field experience may require a background check and/or drug screening. ECE: B is a sequential course that builds on the foundational knowledge and skills of Early Childhood Education I, which is a required prerequisite. In ECE: B students further refine, develop, and document the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors gained in the foundational course. Major topics of ECE: B include: an overview of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, safe and healthy learning environment, physical and intellectual competence, social and emotional development, relationships with families, program management, and professionalism. The course standards parallel the expectations and documentation required for Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing. These include rigorous levels of self-critique and reflection; performance assessments by instructors, parents, and other professionals; comprehensive assessment of knowledge through a standardized exam; and other professional documentation. Extensive experiences in one or more early childhood education settings are required: a minimum total of 480 hours must be accrued in ECE A and ECE: B. These experiences may be either school-based or "on-the-job" in community-based early childhood education centers, or in a combination of the two. \*\*Students will have the opportunity to earn dual credit through Ball State University if they meet the requirements.  Fees apply. \*\*This course meets concurrently with Early Childhood Education B for two periods.