Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Early Childhood Inclusion Specialization
Career Cluster:	Education & Training

CCC	
CIP Number	0413121000	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	12 credit hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml 	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Early Childhood Education AS degree program (1413121004).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Education & Training career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Education & Training career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to child development early childhood education; establishing and maintaining a safe, clean, healthy learning environment, guidance techniques and classroom management; communication; identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect; implementation of rules and regulations; nutrition; family interaction; legal and professional responsibilities, and employability skills.  Programs prepare individuals to assume major care giving, educational, and maintenance responsibilities within home or center-based programs under the supervision of a lead teacher or supervisor.  

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education practices.  
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of early intervention and inclusion strategies.  
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of observing and assessing young children.  
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the learning environment for young children.  

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Early Childhood Inclusion Specialization
CIP Number: 	0413121000
Program Length:	12 credit hours	

This certificate program is part of the Early Childhood Education AS degree program (1413121004).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education practices.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Explain typical and atypical development.	
01.02	Characterize the principles and patterns of child development.	
01.03	Demonstrate an understanding of the signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.	
01.04	Identify agencies in the community that screen and evaluate for intervention services to support children and their families.	
01.05	Demonstrate an understanding of the science of early brain development.	
01.06	Demonstrate an understanding of the foundations and fundamentals of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and developmental delays (including causes and indicators, prevalence, effects on learning and effects on life).	
01.07	Demonstrate an understanding of the foundations and fundamentals of giftedness.	
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of early intervention and inclusion strategies.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Demonstrate an understanding of social and emotional competence in children.	
02.02	Identify strategies that will improve executive functioning skills in young children.	
02.03	Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate approaches (i.e., conscious discipline techniques, positive behavior support, etc.)	
02.04	Identify culturally appropriate strategies that support and empower families.	
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of observing and assessing young children.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Explain the difference between screening and assessment.	
03.02	Explain the importance of observation and assessment.	
03.03	Identify the tools and processes for documenting and collecting information. 	
03.04	Demonstrate an understanding of how observation and assessment data are used to monitor child growth and development.	
03.05	Demonstrate an understanding of how data from observations and assessments are utilized to identify children in need of intervention strategies.	
03.06	Develop strategies for reporting observation and assessment results to families and staff members. 	
03.07	Demonstrate an understanding of how data from observation and assessments assist in the development of individual educational plans (IEP) and/or individual family service plans (IFSP).	
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the learning environment for young children.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Assess the learning environment to increase accessibility and support inclusion.	
04.02	Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally and functionally appropriate materials and equipment.	
04.03	Identify methods of differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all children.	
04.04	Utilize best practices in educational neuroscience research to plan activities.	
04.05	Explain the importance and role of assistive technology in teaching.	
04.06	Identify the guiding principles, laws, and funding options for assistive technology.	
04.07	Identify a variety of assistive technology options for young children.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

Students will be encouraged to participate in organizations and associated activities which are consistent with their professional goals.  These include but are not limited to Early Childhood Association of Florida, National Association for the Education of Young Children and The Council for Exceptional Children.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.