Early Education & Care

Early Education and Care students learn about children. The Early Education and Care Program at Salem High School prepares scholars for various careers working with children. scholars learn about EEC laws, policies, regulations. Scholarsscholars also explore and learn about different aspects of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum planning, health, nutrition, and wellness to be able to work with different ages (infancy through adolescence). Scholarsscholars in the EEC program will also get the chance to participate in opportunities that provide field experience through partnerships with YMCA and Elementary Schools in Salem. An EEC graduate possesses the necessary skills to be employed as a worker in the Early childhood field and/ or continue to post-secondary education.