(a) Implementation. The provisions of this section
shall be implemented by school districts beginning with the 2022-2023
school year.
(1) No later than August 31, 2022, the commissioner
of education shall determine whether instructional materials funding
has been made available to Texas public schools for materials that
cover the essential knowledge and skills identified in this section.
(2) If the commissioner makes the determination that
instructional materials funding has been made available, this section
shall be implemented beginning with the 2022-2023 school year and
apply to the 2022-2023 and subsequent school years.
(3) If the commissioner does not make the determination
that instructional materials funding has been made available under
this subsection, the commissioner shall determine no later than August
31 of each subsequent school year whether instructional materials
funding has been made available. If the commissioner determines that
instructional materials funding has been made available, the commissioner
shall notify the State Board of Education and school districts that
this section shall be implemented for the following school year.
(b) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 10-12. Recommended prerequisite: Principles
of Human Services or Principles of Education and Training. Students
shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course.
(c) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards, industry-relevant
technical knowledge, and college and career readiness skills for students
to further their education and succeed in current and emerging professions.
(2) The Education and Training Career Cluster focuses
on planning, managing, and providing education and training services
and related learning support services.
(3) Child Development is a course that addresses knowledge
and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through
school-age children. Students use these skills to promote the well-being
and healthy development of children and investigate careers related
to the care and education of children.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(d) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) apply interpersonal communication skills in business
and industry settings;
(B) explain the value of and demonstrate collaboration
within the work environment;
(C) apply productive work habits, including time management,
organization, initiative, and self-direction;
(D) identify work ethics and professional skills needed
in a work environment; and
(E) identify and demonstrate problem-solving, creativity,
and critical-thinking skills needed within the work environment.
(2) The student analyzes roles and responsibilities
of caregivers or guardians. The student is expected to:
(A) compare parenting styles and the potential influence
of each style on a child's development;
(B) investigate the legal rights and responsibilities
of parents;
(C) analyze positive relationship characteristics and
developmentally appropriate communication skills needed for parenting;
and
(D) analyze the parental responsibilities of educating
children through the continuum of developmental stages.
(3) The student examines the care, protection, and
safety of children. The student is expected to:
(A) analyze the effects of childhood trauma at each
developmental stage;
(B) describe the counseling and therapeutic services
available to children such as pharmacotherapy and cognitive-behavioral,
family, trauma-focused, and play therapy;
(C) demonstrate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
skills;
(D) analyze community resources relevant to the care
and protection of children, including childcare services, health care
services, and auxiliary service organizations;
(E) examine suggested preventative health care recommendations
for children such as American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and recommendations
for immunizations, physical exams, and oral hygiene;
(F) assess the safety of children's cribs, toys, clothing,
food, and travel safety equipment; and
(G) identify current legislation and public policies
affecting the care, protection, and safety of children.
(4) The student investigates components of optimal
prenatal care and development. The student is expected to:
(A) identify signs and stages of pregnancy;
(B) analyze the effect of environmental and hereditary
factors on conception and fetal development, including prenatal brain
development;
(C) identify characteristics of, contributing factors
to, and treatment of various fetal birth defects, including defects
of unknown ideology;
(D) analyze nutritional needs prior to and during pregnancy;
(E) analyze appropriate medical care and good health
practices prior to and during pregnancy;
(F) explain how technological advances in prenatal
care can impact child development;
(G) explore careers that provide service to those receiving
prenatal care; and
(H) analyze the process of labor and delivery methods.
(5) The student investigates strategies for optimizing
the development of children ages birth through 12 months, including
those with special needs. The student is expected to:
(A) analyze the physical, emotional, social, intellectual,
and moral developmental needs of children ages birth through twelve
months;
(B) investigate the impact of children ages birth through
twelve months on the family such as the impact on roles, finances,
responsibilities, and relationships in the family;
(C) analyze the impact of technology such as personal
usage or exposure and assistive technologies on the growth and development
of children ages birth through 12 months;
(D) explore careers that provide service to children
ages birth through twelve months; and
(E) identify appropriate nutrition and ways to meet
nutritional needs, including breast feeding and formula feeding, and
considerations related to food allergies for children ages birth through
twelve months.
(6) The student investigates strategies for optimizing
the development of children ages 13 months through 35 months, including
those with special needs. The student is expected to:
(A) analyze the physical, emotional, social, intellectual,
and moral developmental needs of children ages 13 months through 35
months;
(B) create play activities such as pre-literacy, social
emotional learning, mathematics, science, physical movement, outdoor
play, art, and music activities that enhance the growth and development
of children ages 13 months through 35 months;
(C) analyze the impact of technology such as personal
usage and assistive technologies on the growth and development of
children ages 13 months through 35 months;
(D) analyze appropriate nutritional guidelines that
promote wellness in children ages 13 months through 35 months;
(E) explore careers that provide service to children
ages 13 months through 35 months; and
(F) prepare or plan developmentally appropriate snacks
or meals that meet appropriate nutritional guidelines for children
ages 13 months through 35 months.
(7) The student analyzes the growth and development
of children ages 3 through 5 years, including those with special needs.
The student is expected to:
(A) analyze the physical, emotional, social, intellectual,
and moral development needs of the children ages 3 through 5 years;
(B) describe the role of play in the development of
children ages 3 through 5 years;
(C) develop activities such as physical exercise or
group play activities that meet developmental needs of children ages
3 through 5 years;
(D) prepare or plan developmentally appropriate snacks
or meals that meet appropriate nutritional guidelines for children
ages 3 through 5 years;
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