Early Childhood Education Program
Birth - 2nd Grade
Students in the Early Childhood Program experience four different placements over a period of two years. Students will learn about and work with children from birth through second grade.
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Early Childhood Program Sequence
Year 2 Spring: EDPR 432EC - Student Teaching
Program Resources
- Student Expectations and Responsibilities
- Early Childhood Course Sequence
- Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (IPTS)
- Professional Behavior Checklist
- Professional Behavior Checklist (.docx)
- Dispositions of Pre-Service Teachers
- Placement Application and Resources
- EC Presentations
Required Trainings
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training: {Through CoTE; online training. Complete prior to Year I Fall & Year II Fall clinical placements}
- Safety Training Instructions: {Through CoTE; online training. Complete prior to first clinical placement}
- Mandated Reporter Training: {Through CoTE; in person training. Complete prior to first clinical placement}
Danielson Framework for Teaching Documents
- Danielson Framework for Teaching Manual
- Danielson Framework for Teaching Summary Grid
- Full Rubrics for the Danielson Framework for Teaching
