Title: Examine education and training requirements and opportunities in early childhood education and services.
Course: GRADS: Work Focus (19906) > Section: Examining Careers

Examination should include

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

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- What levels of education and training are required for various careers in early childhood education and services?
- 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 you use to gain access to training requirements and opportunities?
- What questions should you ask to evaluate education and training opportunities?
- What are some alternative ways to obtain education and training in early childhood education and services?

Leadership

- What leadership qualities are needed to take advantage of education and training opportunities?
- How can you 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?