Early Childhood Services and Education (ECSE) provide training in the area of childcare and development. The first year is designed as an introduction to the childcare profession focusing on child development, guidance and behavior, health and safety, and age appropriate activities.

The second year is primarily to provide advanced competencies related to professional childcare skills, safe and healthy environments, program planning, and management.



Units for ECSE I and II:

I - Orientation and Safety, Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Guidance and Behavior Management, Stages of Child Development, and Practicing Age-Appropriate Activities



II - The Childcare Professional, Planning the Learning Environment, Program Management, and Creating a Safe Childcare Facility 

November 30- December 4, 2009

ECSE I

2:2 Discuss safety for infants and children. A. Discuss responsibilities of caregivers for safety. B. practice appropriate responses to emergency situations, including first aid and CPR. C. Discuss types of child abuse, prevention, and reporting processes. 

2:3 Identify guidance techniques for behavioral management. A. Identify goals of effective guidance.

ECSE II

2:3 Plan a childcare curriculum. A. Describe program goals and their relationship to development of the curriculum. B. Describe factors to consider in curriculum planning. C. Explain developmentally appropriate practices. D. Explain assessment of curriculum. 

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Greenville Public School District complies with all federal and state laws and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marriage or veteran status or disability, in employment or in the delivery of educational services. This applies to all educational programs and extra-curricular activities. Inquiries associated with Title VI, Title IX, and/or accommodations for disabled employees, the public and accessibility of facilities and programs should be directed to Dr. Leeson Taylor, Deputy Superintendent at 662-334-7030. Inquiries regarding the application of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (concerning students with disabilities who are not eligible for Special Education) / Americans with Disability Act should be directed to Dr. Linda Washington, School Psychologist, at 662-334-7167. These individuals may be contacted at the district main office located at 412 S. Main Street. The mailing address is P. O. Box 1619, Greenville, Mississippi 38702-1619.