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Students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program are eligible to receive up to 12 college credits though Ivy Tech Community College. Students must maintain a "B" or better in the course to be eligible for dual credits and must pass the Accuplacer exam.
Indiana College and Career Pathway Plan – State Model
Cluster: Education and Training
Pathway: Education and Early Childhood
Concentration: Early Childhood Education
Core 40 with Honors High School Graduation Plan*
*This is a SAMPLE plan for schools to use in planning. Course sequences and grade level in which courses are offered may vary according to local policies, practices and resources.
Students should enroll in Indiana Career Explorer, complete interest inventories, and investigate
careers in clusters & pathways prior to or during the time they create their individual Pathway Plans.SECONDARY
Grade
English/
Language Arts
Math
Science
Health/PE
Social Studies
CTE/Career Preparation Courses
for this Pathway
Other Elective Courses
for this Pathway
9
English 9
Algebra I
Biology
Physical Ed;
Health req. met with F&CS courses
Preparing for College & Careers;
Nutrition & Wellness
Computer Applications,
Personal Financial Responsibility
World Language
10
English 10
Geometry
Chemistry
Geography/History of the World or World History/Civilization
Child Development;
Advanced Child Development
Interpersonal Relationships;
World Language
11
English 11
Algebra II
3rd Core 40 Science
US History
**Early Childhood Education I
World Language
12
English 12
Math or Quantitative Reasoning
Government Economics
**Early Childhood Education II
Fine Arts
State specified Pathway Assessment: Early Childhood Education Pre-PAC and/or Dual Credit Final Exams
Industry Recognized Certification: Early Childhood Education Pre Professional Certification; Child Development Associate (CDA)
\Postsecondary Courses Aligned for Potential Dual Credit**
**See individual Course Frameworks for alignment of high school course standards and postsecondary course objectives
Ivy Tech Community College
- ECED 100 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- ECED 101 Health, Safety and Nutrition
- ECED 103 Curriculum in Early Childhood Classroom
- EDU101 Introduction to Teaching (This is a new course being offered in the fall of 2016!)