Course Information

2025-2026 Academic Year

FE12 Early Childhood Education II

Course Number	FE12
Course Title	Early Childhood Education II
Course Description	Participate in the planning, creation, and adaptation of developmentally appropriate learning environments. Focus on curriculum, teaching practices, and learning materials through the internship experience. Teach children the importance of art and creativity. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in early childhood education and services. * Students are required to complete a TB screening and health questionnaire prior to interning. A criminal background check may also be required by the internship site. * For safety reasons and intern placement, the recommended enrollment should not exceed 20 students.
Course Lead Consultant	Valerie Williams valerie.williams@dpi.nc.gov
Course Status	Standard
Course Type	Adapted
POL (Proof of Learning)	Local
Credential as POL	N/A
Curriculum Date	Summer 2024
Hours of Instruction	270-300
Recommended Maximum Enrollment	20
Course Credit	2
Inherently Honors	Yes
Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement	No
Math Option Credit	No
Prerequisites	FE11 Early Childhood Education I
Career Cluster(s)	Human Services (HUMA)
Pathway Level(s)	Early Childhood Development and Services (EACH) - Career Major
Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
CTSO(s) (Career and Technical Student Organization)	Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
SOC Code(s) (Standard Occupational Classification Code)	Elementary School Teachers (25-2021) Kindergarten Teachers (25-2012) Preschool Teachers (25-2011) Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education (25-9042)

Proof of Learning (POL) Specifications

CTE State Assessment: The post-assessment will be a 100-item multiple choice test administered through the NC Instructional Management System.
Credential: Please work with the specified vendor(s) to coordinate and schedule.
Performance-based Measurement (PBM): Please follow the PBM guidelines set forth in the Performance-based Measurement Guide for the specified course.

Math Option Credit

Refer to the Math Options Charts on the DPI website for more detailed math options information.

Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement

Yes: The course meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
Yes*: The course can be offered in both middle and high school and meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
No: The course does not meet the Computer Science graduation requirement.

Refer to the DPI website for more detailed Computer Science graduation requirement information.

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) are an integral part of this curriculum.
CTSOs incorporate strategies used to teach course content, develop leadership, citizenship, responsibility, and proficiencies related to workplace needs.

Work-based Learning (WBL)

Work-based Learning (WBL) is an integral part of all Career and Technical Education courses in North Carolina to show curricular relevance to industry skills.
Public School Units (PSUs) are encouraged to strategically choose work-based learning strategies in alignment with unique needs, considering factors such as local employment demands, available program offerings, resources, and other pertinent considerations. Contact your local CTE administrator for more information.

WBL Courses with Academic Credit:

CTE Advanced Studies
CTE Cooperative Education
CTE Entrepreneurial Experience
CTE Internship
CTE Pre-apprenticeship
CTE Apprenticeship

WBL Activities without Academic Credit:

Guest speaker
Career fair
Job fair
Transition fair
Field trip (workplace tour)
Job shadowing
Mentoring
Service learning
School-based enterprise
Simulated workplace
Workplace challenge/Industry-sponsored project