2025-2026 Course Information

WARNING: This information is considered DRAFT until August 22, 2025.

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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

FE11 Early Childhood Education I

Course Number	FE11
Course Title	Early Childhood Education I
Course Description	Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to provide developmentally appropriate practices in high quality early childhood education programs. Explore ways of creating a child-centered approach to curriculum planning that includes the use of space, materials, relationships, play, and observations. Participate in practical hands-on internship working within the early childhood classroom, learn how to meet the individual needs of children with varying abilities, and reflect on learning experiences and their impact on children. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credential for careers in early childhood development 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)	PBM (Performance-based Measurement)
Credential as POL	N/A
Curriculum Date	Summer 2023
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
Prerequisite Course(s)	FE60 Child Development. Students must be 15 years old by the 10th day of class.
Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s)	First Aid/CPR/AED North Carolina Early Childhood Credential
CTSO(s) (Career and Technical Student Organization)	Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)