Early Childhood Education – AS

• Examine and demonstrate an understanding of developmental stages of children, ages prenatal through eight
• Demonstrate knowledge of health, safety, and nutrition requirements in child-care programs
• Examine and evaluate early childhood career options
• Establish and maintain supportive collaborative relationships with children, families, professionals, and the community
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and coworkers
• Create and/or implement developmentally and culturally appropriate learning experiences for children based on age/developmental stage
• Recognize and demonstrate understanding of diverse family situations and identify appropriate resources
• Apply appropriate guidance strategies for children based on knowledge of developmental stages
• Demonstrate knowledge in the care and planning for children with special needs
• Demonstrate understanding of indicator and reporting procedures of abuse and neglect
• Demonstrate appropriate relationships with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children, birth through age eight
• Plan and implement an appropriate program for identified age/developmental level
• Apply observation skills to develop an appropriate assessment
• Demonstrate understanding of underlying causes of and develop appropriate strategies for challenging behaviors