The Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare students for employment in early childhood settings. The program includes instruction in child growth and development, child health, nutrition, safety, planning and supervision of developmentally appropriate play and learning activities. Child guidance, family relationships, parenting and applicable legal and administrative requirements are addressed, as well. Preparation for the development and management of effective early childhood programs and facilities is included. In addition to technical skills, students completing this program will also develop advanced critical thinking, applied academic, career development, life and employability skills, business, economic and leadership skills required for entry into Early Childhood Education occupations. The program utilizes a delivery system made up of four integral parts: formal/technical instruction, experiential learning, supervised occupational experience and the Career and Technical Student Organization, FCCLA.