11 Early Childhood Leadership Program Learning Outcomes

Design, Planning, & Assessment:

Develop understanding of and applying knowledge to assessment and main early childhood concepts to know how to integrate into curriculum and
instruction, that is developmentally appropriate for the early childhood classroom, including children with disabilities.

Supporting All Students:

Convey an understanding and importance of young children’s characteristics, needs, multiple influences on development & learning,
and creating positive relationships to be able to reflect on their own teaching strategies, providing a positive early learning environment. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of early childhood development to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments using all resources available, including technology.

Family & Community Engagement:

Articulate knowledge and understanding of diversity, cultural competence and engaging family and the community to support early childhood development and learning.

Professional Culture:

Identify early childhood professional guidelines, advocacy resources for young children, and professional development opportunities to
continuously improve as an early child educator while engaging in observations and other field experiences in the early childhood classroom.