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Studying Early Childhood Education Programs in Institutions of Higher Education. Fran Kipnis – Center for the Study of Child Care Employment, UC Berkeley NGA Policy Institute May 9, 2012. Higher Education for ECE Practitioners. State context What does ECE-related mean? Student population.
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Studying Early Childhood Education Programs in Institutions of Higher Education Fran Kipnis – Center for the Study of Child Care Employment, UC Berkeley NGA Policy Institute May 9, 2012
Higher Education for ECE Practitioners • State context • What does ECE-related mean? • Student population
Institutions of Higher Education(IHE) Inventory • Purpose of the inventory • Three modules • Mapping module • Program module • Faculty module • Implementation
Purpose of the IHE Inventory • Establish baseline descriptions of higher education offerings for early care and education practitioners; • Identify gaps and opportunities in the available offerings; • Assess variation in higher education early childhood programs; and • Assess changes in the capacity of the higher education system over time.
Mapping Module • The state context • The University • The ECE program • The department/school • Degrees offered • Certificates offered • Student population • Faculty and program contacts
Student Supports • Cohort experience • Structural supports • Skills-based supports • Advising and counseling