Program Outcomes
At the end of the program, the graduate will:
- Explain knowledge of child development and learning, including the ability to apply theories and research to teaching practices.
- Explore effective communication and collaboration with families, colleagues and other professionals to support children’s learning and development.
- Explore effective assessment and evaluation of children’s learning and development, using a variety of assessment tools and strategies.
- Explain developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching strategies that promote positive outcomes for all children, including those with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Demonstrate the ability to create safe, healthy and supportive learning environments that foster children’s social-emotional development and well-being.
- Demonstrate knowledge of informed advocacy, reflective practice, and ethical guidelines to improve teaching practices and promote positive outcomes for all children.
Effective Fall 2024
ECE Program Mission Statement & Conceptual Framework
Baker College Early Childhood Education Mission Statement
Our mission is to prepare knowledgeable and highly skilled professionals in the field of early childhood education who support human development through partnerships, advocacy, service and the education of all young children and their families.
The Mission Statement as the Cornerstone of the Conceptual Framework
The Baker College ECE Program mission statement reflects shared core values of multiple programs across our institution and takes its roots from the mission of NAEYC. A strong alignment to the accrediting body and a commitment to unity through shared vision, standards and curriculum make the Baker ECE Program unique. This focus is maintained throughout the program’s conceptual framework as central themes form the foundation for the program. These themes include:
- Producing graduates with a strong knowledge of child development
- Focus on creating partnerships
- Emphasis on becoming a lifelong professional
Annual Report of AAS ECE Program Outcome Data for NAEYC
Outcome Measure #1: The number of Program Completers
| Academic Year | Number of program completers | % of Program Completers who were attending full time (at the time of completion) | % of program completers who were attending part-time (at the time of completion) |
| 2019-2020 | 22 | 5.9% | 94.1% |
| 2020-2021 | 6 | 20% | 80% |
| 2021-2022 | 10 | 10% | 90% |
Outcome Measure #2: The Program Completion Rate
| Academic year in which a Fall cohort of full-time candidates enrolled in the program | % of candidates who completed the program within 150% of the published timeframe | % of those candidates who completed the program within 200% of the published timeframe |
| 2016-2017 | 50% | 100% |
| 2017-2018 | 100% | N/A |
| 2018-2019 | 100% | N/A |
Outcome Measure #3: Institutional Selected Data
| Academic Year | Number of Graduates | Survey Response Rate | % of Graduate Survey Respondents employed in the early childhood profession within one year of graduation | % of Graduate Survey Respondents employed full or part time in the early childhood profession within one year of graduation |
| 2019-2020 | 22 | 46% | 70% | 10% |
| 2020-2021 | 6 | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| 2021-2022 | 10 | 50% | 67% | 33% |
