Candidate Responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE

All ECE candidates should following the guidelines when attending Field Experiences:
 
Infant/Toddler
 
Socks (No Shoes) in Infant Rooms
Hair Pulled Back
No Bracelets, Necklaces, Dangle Earrings
Smock Required
No Fake Fingernails or Embellished Nails
No Fingernails more than 1/4 in. long
Khakis and clothing fit to amply move from floor to stand, etc.
No Sweats
Careful to attend that clothing is smoke and animal hair free
Any additional SoE Dress Code/Appearance Policies
 
PRESCHOOL
 
No Sweats or Jeans
Khakis and clothing fit to amply move from floor to stand, etc.
Smock Suggested
Careful to attend that clothing is smoke and animal hair free
Any additional SoE Dress Code/Appearance Policies
 
KINDERGARTEN
 
No Sweats or Jeans
Following AU SoE Dress Code Policies
Following Clinical Experience Dress Code Policies
 

HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

An important aspect of Early Childhood is providing a high-level of quality care in the health and safety of young children. In compliance with regulations and accreditation standards, the following is required of all Early childhood students by the second week of classes in the Fall Semester of each year enrolled in an Early Childhood course; or by the second week of classes in the Spring Semester should the student not been enrolled in an Early Childhood course in the Fall Semester:

TB TEST
  1. Verification of a clear TB test from a healthcare provider on file with the AU School of Education

DRUG SCREEN
  1. Verification of a clear 7-panel drug screen from an accredited drug screen facility on file with the AU School of Education

BASIC PHYSICAL
  1. Verification of Ability for Basic Physical Care
    A Physician Signature attesting:
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
  • Ability to easily get up and down from the floor
  • No physical impairments that would impede you from safely caring for infant/toddlers/preschoolers in an everyday or emergency situation

VACCINATION RECORD
  1. A Current Vaccination Record on file with the campus nurse to include:
  • Whooping Cough Vaccination (within the last 10 years)
  • Hepatitis B and MMR.
  • Chicken Pox or Chicken Pox Vaccination History
  • Hepatitis A recommended (not required)

Should the window for viable vaccinations expire while enrolled in Early Childhood courses (including Student Teaching), candidates are required to update their vaccinations and their file within the School of Education. Vaccination information must be verified by a healthcare institution/provider.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

In compliance with regulations and accreditation standards, the following is required of all Early childhood students during the EDUC 2430 Foundations of Early Childhood semester. The course instructor will provide an opportunity for Universal Precautions Training during the course of the semester. If for any reason a candidate is not able to complete the training, it is the candidate’s responsibility to acquire Universal Precautions Training and provide verification documents.

  1. Verification of Universal Precautions Training from a certified trainer on file with the AU School of Education
NOTE:  Failure to provide any of the above verifications may impact course completion and program progression.

BACKGROUND CHECK

BACKGROUND REPORT

Verification of NATIONAL BACKGROUND REPORT on file with the AU School of Education.  Please email Jama Marlow for instructions.
 
In addition, the State on Indiana requires an ADDITIONAL FINGERPRINTING NATIONAL BACKGROUND CHECK. An appointment must be made through the MORPH/L-1 website. A fee (approx. $40) is required and a copy of the fingerprint receipt must be submitted to the SoE ECE.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH POINTS (PGPs)

As a commitment to lifelong learning through professional development, candidates must acquire 10 Professional Growth Points (PGPs) during each academic year. AU School of Education Early Childhood Program will provide support to candidates in acquiring PGPs by alerting candidates to relevant opportunities, by requiring students to participate in specific professional development opportunities, and through partnership with other professional organizations providing professional development opportunities.

Professional Growth Points must be verified through documentation from granting agency unless otherwise approved in advance by Early Childhood faculty.

CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

Throughout the academic year, Early Childhood candidates are required to participate in designated professional conferences. Participation may range from attending, volunteering, or presenting depending on the level and requirements of specific ECE courses.

Candidates should be aware that attendance to professional conferences may be required on the weekend. Any required attendance on a weekday will be approved as an excused academic absence from other courses.

REQUIRED TRAININGS


In compliance with regulations and accreditation standards, the following is required of all Early childhood students during the EDUC 3410 semester. The course instructor will provide an opportunity and/or instructions for completion during the course of the semester. If for any reason a candidate is not able to complete the training, it is the candidate’s responsibility to acquire training and provide verification documents.

Trainings
Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness
Safe Sleep
Orientation to Early Child Care I
Introduction to Foundations
Universal Precautions
CPR
First Aid

 

 

 

NOTE:  Failure to provide any of the above verifications may impact course completion and program progression.