Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood I

Grades: 10, 11, 12   ~    Full Year

1 Credit   ~   May be offered for dual Credit 

Fee Required 

   Chandler Unified School District teachers serve as mentors to Lil' Express and student interns. Training plans will expose students to all aspects of teaching as a profession. Throughout the year, students will work in district classrooms, but must provide their own transportation and medical insurance coverage. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a CTSO (Career and Technical Education Student Organization)  FEA. 

Early Childhood II

Grades: 10, 11, 12   ~    Full Year

1 Credit   ~   May be repeated for Credit

Prerequisite: Education Professions I ~ Fee Required 

   This course provides instruction in education career choices, education structure and systems, theory, pedagogy, developmental stages, learning styles and methodology. The program also provides interactive experiences with students at different age levels (0-8), in a variety of content areas in educational environments. In addition to technical skills, students completing this program will develop advanced critical thinking skills, enhanced academic skills, develop civic responsibility, understand education as a consumer, and develop employability and leadership skills. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a CTSO (Career and Technical Education Student Organization)  FEA.

For more information, contact Tara Quinn quinn.tara@cusd80.com or 480-883-5136.