| (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 Grade 12. Prerequisite: Child Guidance. Recommended
prerequisites: Child Development or Child Development Associate Foundations.
Corequisite: Practicum in Early Learning. This course must be taken
concurrently with Practicum in Early Learning and may not be taken
as a stand-alone course. Students shall be awarded one credit for
successful completion of this course. A student may repeat this course
once for credit provided that the student is experiencing different
aspects of the industry and demonstrating proficiency in additional
and more advanced knowledge and skills.
(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) Extended Practicum in Early Learning is a field-based
internship that provides students background knowledge of early childhood
development principles as well as principles of effective teaching
and training practices. Students in the course work under the joint
direction and supervision of both a teacher facilitator and an exemplary
industry professional. Students learn to plan and direct individualized
instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials,
assist with record keeping, make physical arrangements, and complete
other responsibilities of early learning teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals,
or other educational personnel.
(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) participate in a paid or unpaid, laboratory- or
work-based application of previously studied knowledge and skills
related to early childhood education professions;
(B) participate in training, education, or preparation
for licensure, certification, or other relevant credentials to prepare
for employment;
(C) demonstrate professional standards and personal
qualities needed to be employable such as leadership, appreciation
of diversity, conflict-management, work ethic, and adaptability with
increased fluency;
(D) demonstrate technology applications skills such
as effective use of social media, email, internet, publishing tools,
presentation tools, spreadsheets, or databases with increased fluency
to enhance work products; and
(E) employ planning and time-management skills and
tools with increased fluency to enhance results and complete work
tasks.
(2) The student applies professional communications
strategies. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication
consistently in a clear, concise, and effective manner;
(B) present information formally and informally;
(C) analyze, interpret, and communicate information;
and
(D) apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify
information.
(3) The student implements advanced problem-solving
methods. The student is expected to employ critical-thinking skills
with increased fluency both independently and in groups to solve problems
and make decisions.
(4) The student understands the professional, ethical,
and legal responsibilities in early childhood education professions.
The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate a positive, productive work ethic by
performing assigned tasks as directed;
(B) show integrity by choosing the ethical course of
action when making decisions;
(C) demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable-use
policies when using networks, especially resources on the internet
and intranet; and
(D) comply with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations
in a consistent manner.
(5) The student continues to participate in field-based
experiences in early childhood education and education and training
professions. The student is expected to:
(A) apply instructional strategies and concepts with
increased fluency within a local educational or training facility;
(B) apply principles and theories that impact instructional
planning;
(C) develop curriculum and related materials to support
instruction that aligns with current child development industry standards;
(D) demonstrate competency in foundation and enrichment
subject areas;
(E) create lesson plans that meet instructional goals;
(F) document, assess, and reflect on instructional
experiences; and
(G) collect representative work samples.
|
