Title: Investigate the education and training requirements for careers in early childhood education.
Course: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (19153-18) > Section: Exploring Early Childhood Education Careers

Investigation should include

- degree or education required
- professional licensure
- certification
- number of hours of training required.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the advantages of certification in this field?
- What are the requirements for the ParaPro and Praxis credentials?
- What is a CDA (Child Development Associate)?

Communication

- Where can one find information on credentials?

Leadership

- How does licensing or certification lead to greater opportunities for employment in the early childhood education field?
- How can education, training, and certification as an early childhood education professional be obtained?

Management

- What challenges might one face in pursuing a career in early childhood education?
- What are some pathways to a teaching license in Virginia?