1. Explore the concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion in the early childhood profession

1.a. Follow the guidelines of “Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves" or a similar DEI resource
1.b. Define anti-bias education and other relevant terms
1.c. Examine personal beliefs related to DEI in early childhood education
1.d. Explore anti-bias education
1.e. Review anti-bias education resources

2. Investigate the history and current trends of early childhood education

2.a. Describe the origins of early childhood education
2.b. Describe current trends that impact early childhood education
2.c. Describe legislative acts that affect early childhood education
2.d. Review the origins of early childhood education
2.e. Review current trends in early childhood education
2.f. Review legislative acts that affect early childhood education

3. Explore regulatory requirements for early childhood education programs in WI

3.a. Explore group childcare regulatory requirements
3.b. Explore family childcare (licensing, certification, provisional) regulatory requirements
3.c. Review regulatory requirements for group childcare
3.d. Differentiate between provisional, certified and licensed childcare
3.e. Review regulatory requirements for family childcare

4. Summarize types of early childhood education settings

4.a. Differentiate between the variety of early childhood education settings
4.b. Differentiate among the unique programming for each stage of development (infant, toddler, preschool, school age)
4.c. Describe the variety of early childhood education settings
4.d. Identify different roles for early childhood educators in programming (directors, FCC, teachers, assistant)
4.e. Recognize the role of child development in each setting

5. Identify quality indicators in early childhood education program

5.a. Identify the purpose of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP)
5.b. Identify the purpose of the accreditation bodies (e.g., NAEYC, NAFCC)
5.c. Identify the purpose of YoungStar quality criteria
5.d. Identify the purpose of Environmental Rating Scales
5.e. Summarize developmentally appropriate practice
5.f. Review accreditation in early childhood education
5.g. Review how YoungStar supports high quality early childhood in Wisconsin
5.h. Review the purpose of environmental rating scales

6. Summarize responsibilities of early childhood education professionals

6.a. Describe roles and responsibilities of various job positions (examples in DCF 250 and 251)
6.b. Describe professional behaviors and ethical responsibilities of early educators (NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct)
6.c. Identify the importance of advocacy for the ECE professional
6.d. Describe professional competencies from WI Core Competencies for Professionals Working with Young Children and their Families
6.e. Review various jobs in early childhood and their responsibilities
6.f. Reflect on professional behaviors in early childhood
6.g. Summarize ethical responsibilities of early childhood educators
6.h. Identify ways to advocate for the early childhood profession

7. Explore early childhood curriculum models

7.a. Identify curriculum models
7.b. Describe the definition and purpose of curriculum
7.c. Identify the philosophies, theorists, and teacher role of research-based curriculum models
7.d. Compare curriculum models
7.e. Define curriculum in early childhood education
7.f. Review philosophies, theorists and teacher roles of research-based curriculum models

8. Examine the critical role of play as it relates to developmentally appropriate practice

8.a. Identify the types and stages of play
8.b. Identify the teacher/caregiver's role in preparing the environment and facilitating play
8.c. Describe how hands-on, play-based experiences promote child development/learning in all domains
8.d. Identify the teacher/caregiver’s role in using observational skills to support play and learning
8.e. Review the types of play
8.f. Review the stages of play
8.g. Explore the teacher/caregiver’s role in facilitating play
8.h. Research how children learn through play