Title: Examine education and training requirements and opportunities for careers in early childhood education.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services I (19153-I) > Section: Maintaining Professionalism

Examination should include

- description of selected career paths in early childhood education and related fields
- outline of the education/training requirements for entry into each career
- ways to obtain the education/training required (e.g., internship, youth registered apprenticeship [YRA], registered apprenticeship [RA], etc.)
- educational pathways leading to experience in the field
- investigation of early childhood education credentialing opportunities.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What levels of education and training are required for various careers in early childhood education?
- What opportunities for education and training are available now? What opportunities are expected to be available in the future?

Communication

- What are some alternative ways to obtain education and training in early childhood education and services?

Leadership

- What are the benefits of holding an international credential (e.g. Child Development Associate [CDA®]) in this area?

Management

- What resources are available to assist in obtaining the education and training needed for career success?