Child care providers need a clear grasp of where our field comes from, how it works today, and how personal values shape daily decisions with children and families. This course explores the historical, philosophical, theoretical, and social roots of early childhood and how those foundations guide current practice. You’ll examine current issues and trends, the organizational structures and settings across the field, and essential laws and policies. Through guided reflection and anti-bias work, you’ll strengthen equitable, legally informed practice and build confidence to collaborate, advocate, and lead.
*Illinois Providers: This training has been approved to align to ECE Gateways Credential,ECE PPD2: Describes historical and present-day representations of the fields of early childhood general education, early childhood special education, and early intervention and how individual experiences and values influence perspective and practice within these fields.*
By the end of this training, the learner will be able to:
- Identify and contemplate bias and explore anti-bias approaches that support working with children and families.
- Describe the history of early childhood education in the U.S.
- Identify significant events surrounding the evolution of early childhood education in America.
- Identify current events impacting Early Childhood Education.
- Demonstrate an understanding of child care policies, licensing regulations, and legal and advocacy issues.
- Recognize the legal foundations, including the IDEA Act and Section 504.
- Identify ways to reflect on one's own personal perspectives with courage and/or humility
- Identify significant events surrounding the evolution of early childhood education throughout the world.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ADA.
- Recognize current tuition trends
- Criteria to earn CEUs:
- Certificates are awarded when the following criteria have been met by the learner:
- Class has been paid in full
- All material has been reviewed
- All review questions and final test have been completed with a passing score of 80% or higher.
- Learning Assessment Method:
- Learners will be assessed through questions after every section is completed. Learners will not be
allowed to proceed to the next section of the training until all questions have been answered correctly.
Learners will be presented with a final test composed of true/false and multiple choice questions.
Upon successful completion of the training, learners will receive their certificate by email.
- Learning Methodology:
- Online material will be presented in the form of slides,
accompanied with speech. Videos will be used to demonstrate ideas and concepts. Charts and tables
will be used for illustration.
- Logistics/Required Technology:
- A stable internet connection is required for the completion of this course. Users are highly encouraged to take their online course on Google Chrome on either a laptop or desktop computer. Speakers and/or headphones are also required to hear speech.
- Payment Policy:
- Payments need to be made in full. No refunds will be issued after starting the class.
- Proprietary or conflict of interest disclosure:
- Unless otherwise stated in the course description none of H & H subject matter experts and editor has any conflict or proprietary interests related to the material they prepared in this course.
- Support Services:
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You are purchasing a session of an online training that includes online assessments. Your certificate will be emailed to you once you pass the final exam with a passing grade of 80%.
Your certificate will bear the name you provided to us when you signed up. For support and questions regarding the material presented in this class please contact us at info@childcareed.com. Please consult our frequently asked questions page for other questions or feel free to contact us.
No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.
