The Early Childhood Development Program prepares candidates to be proficient in the Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators:
| Candidate Performance | Academic Year 2023-2024 |
|---|---|
| STANDARD 1: Child Development and Learning in Context | 80% of the candidates meet or exceed expectations. |
| STANDARD 2: Family–Teacher Partnerships and Community Connections | 80% of the candidates meet or exceed expectations. |
| STANDARD 3: Child Observation, Documentation, and Assessment | 80% of the candidates meet or exceed expectations. |
| STANDARD 4: Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Teaching Practices | 80% of the candidates meet or exceed expectations. |
| STANDARD 5: Knowledge, Application, and Integration of Academic Content in the Early Childhood Curriculum | 80% of the candidates meet or exceed expectations. |
| STANDARD 6: Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator | 80% of the candidates meet or exceed expectations. |