Title: Examine education and training requirements and opportunities in child development and parenting careers.
Course: Child Development and Parenting (19255-36)

Examination should include

- describing selected career paths in fields related to child development and parenting
- outlining the education, training, and legal requirements (e.g., Child Protective Services and state police background checks) for entry into these careers
- identifying ways to obtain the required education or training
- explaining ways to gain experience in the field.

Teacher Resources:

- CTE Trailblazers
- Occupational Outlook Handbook,S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- The National Career Clusters® Framework, Advance CTE
- Virginia Education Wizard
- The Virginia Office of Education Economics, Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What levels of education and training are required for various careers related to child development and parenting?
- What opportunities for the necessary education and training are available now?
- What opportunities are expected to be available in the future?
- What are the benefits of national certification in this field?

Communication

- What resources can one use to gain access to training requirements and opportunities?
- What questions should one ask to evaluate education and training opportunities?
- What are some alternative ways to obtain education and training in child development and parenting-related careers?

Leadership

- What leadership qualities are needed to take advantage of education and training opportunities?
- How can one balance education and training with family responsibilities?

Management

- What personal factors affect choices of education and training opportunities?
- What resources are available to assist in obtaining the education and training needed for career success?