Early Childhood Education (ECE) will explore the foundations of early learning. Students will examine theories defining the field, issues, trends, best practices, and program models. ECE is a year-long course that provides daily opportunities to develop and practice skills essential for successful teaching in the field of Early Childhood Education. Classroom learning will focus on understanding the learner, child development, planning instruction, best practices in teaching and assessment strategies, and preparation for the Washington State Paraeducator Certification. Students will understand how culture, equity, and opportunity are key to building a healthy learning community. Students will engage in daily job-shadowing experiences at Pathfinder Kindergarten/Pre School-Center and other satellite locations that include how to personalize learning, play to learn, social and emotional development, and behavior support. Sno-Isle TECH Early Childhood Education program is a unique program being offered at Sno-Isle TECH where students from day one, will be learning at Pathfinder Kindergarten Center and other district dependent satellite locations. Students in the Early Childhood Education program will train for Early Childhood Education & Para Educator roles with the opportunity to earn 12 college credits at EvCC, giving a head start on their college career. Our students will also participate in STARS training and will be given the opportunity to sit for the Para Educator Certification exam with OSPI during the course.