Early Childhood Services and Education I & II are instructional programs designed to provide occupational training in the areas of giving skills and development of the child. Hands on activities, as well as work with preschoolers at the elementary school, give students an opportunity to practice skills learned. Advanced skills are provided in the second year class.

Program Components
Orientation to occupational child care
Basic care giving skills
Guiding children's behavior
Stages of development
Special needs children
Protecting children's health & safety
Developing and conducting age-appropriate activities
Planning children's curriculums
Program management
Creating a safe child care facility
Child Care occupations
Child Care professionals
FCCLA membership

Admission Requirements
10th, 11th, and 12th grade students are eligible to participate in this program.

Credits
2 per year

Student Organization
FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) is a national student organization that helps young people become strong leaders in their families, careers and communities.