Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Education and Training
Plano ISD
Course No.
Subject Grade Credits
55200B Principles of Human Services 9 – 12 .5
55230B Child Development 11 – 12 .5
553041 Instructional Practices in Education and
11 – 12 1
Training (1 hour)
553001 Instructional Practices in Education and
11 – 12 2
Training (2 hour)
553051 Practicum in Education and Training 12 2
55200B
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5
Principles of Human
Services
This course will investigate career clusters with a focus on human
service careers, including teaching. Each student will participate in a
variety of projects designed to develop personal characteristics and
skills that will lead them into post-secondary readiness and success
in high-skill, high-wage, or high demand careers.
55230B Child Development This course addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
Prerequisite: Annual Criminal Background Check
Credit: .5
What’s next? Instructional Practices in Education
and development from prenatal through school-age children,
equipping students with child development skills. Students use these
skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children
and investigate careers related to the care and education of children.
and Training
553041 Instructional Practices
in Education and
Training (1 hour)
553001 Instructional Practices
in Education and
Training (2 hour)
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
Prerequisite: Annual Criminal Background Check
Credits: 1.0 or 2.0
What’s next? Practicum in Education and Training
This one or two credit course is a field-based/internship combined
with classroom instruction designed to give students the opportunity
to explore careers in teaching and occupations working directly with
children and adolescents. Students experience the guidance and
development of children physically, socially, emotionally, and
intellectually. Six hours per week are in the classroom and four hours
per week at the internship site, including the educational preschool
located on campus. Internship experience requires students to travel
independently to elementary schools, preschools, and middle
schools, to plan and carry through activities while observing and
recording development. This course offers training to persons
interested in professions related to human development, psychology,
medicine, education, and childcare. Students enrolled in this
course must provide their own transportation.
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All courses may not be offered on every campus.