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ECE 206 Framework:
ECE 206 Framework:
The test is broken into four subareas:
The test is broken into four subareas:
Subarea 1: Child Development, Learning, & Assessment
Subarea 2: Language & Literacy Development
Subarea 3: Learning Across the Curriculum
Subarea 4: Professional Relationships & Responsibilities
Subarea 1: Child Development, Learning, & Assessment
What this section will entail:
Objective 0001 - Understand early child development from birth to grade two and factors that affect development and learning.
Objective 0002 - Understand the early childhood curriculum and how to plan instruction that is based on knowledge of young children from birth to grade two, their families and communities, and curricular goals.
Objective 0003 - Understand the goals, benefits, types, and uses of various formal and informal assessments to support young children from birth to grade two and their families.
Objective 0004 - Understand principles and procedures for creating and maintaining safe and productive learning environments that encourage communication, social skills, responsibility, and self-motivation for young children from birth to grade two.
Subarea 2: Language & Literacy Development
What this section will entail:
Objective 0005 - Understand young children's verbal and nonverbal language and communication development and how to provide learning experiences that support and enhance listening and speaking skills in young children from birth to grade two.
Objective 0006 - Understand the foundations of literacy development and how to use evidence-based, developmentally appropriate strategies for promoting literacy development of young children from birth to grade two.
Objective 0007- Understand word-identification strategies and vocabulary development and how to use evidence-based, developmentally appropriate strategies to promote word identification and vocabulary skills in young children from birth to grade two.
Objective 0008 - Understand reading comprehension and how to use evidence-based, developmentally appropriate strategies for promoting young children's application of reading comprehension skills and encouraging their independent reading.
Objective 0009 - Understand evidence-based, developmentally appropriate writing processes and strategies for promoting writing competence in young children from birth to grade two.
Subarea 3: Learning Across the Curriculum
What this section will entail:
Objective 0010 - Understand fundamental mathematical concepts and skills and how to promote mathematics learning for young children from birth to grade two.
Objective 0011 - Understand fundamental scientific concepts and skills and how to promote scientific learning for young children from birth to grade two.
Objective 0012 - Understand fundamental concepts and skills in the social sciences and how to promote learning in the social sciences for young children from birth to grade two.
Objective 0013 - Understand the comprehensive nature of the physical, emotional, and social development and well-being of young children from birth to grade two.
Objective 0014 - Understand fundamental concepts and skills related to the fine arts (including the visual arts, music, drama, and dance) and how to promote fine arts learning for young children from birth to grade two.
Subarea 4: Professional Relationships & Responsibilities
What this section will entail:
Objective 0015 - Understand the importance of building positive, collaborative relationships with children's families, other professionals, and community agencies and organizations to support the learning and well-being of young children from birth to grade two.
Objective 0016 - Understand the roles and responsibilities of early childhood educators.
Foundational Knowledge
Foundational Knowledge
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ECE (206) Exam Information:
Policy Update:
Reduced Testing Fees:
The ECE content test was previously $122 and is now $110.
Free Practice Tests will be provided for candidates who register for a test.
Updated Retake Policy:
According to the updated ILTS retake policy as of 1/28/25, teacher candidates qualify for a free test retake if they meet all of the following requirements:
You have attempted the same ILTS test at least twice (NOTE: Both test attempts must take place on or after 1/28/25 to qualify for this free retake. ILTS will not accept test attempts before 1/28/25 toward the free retake.)
You have met ILTS’s test-specific scaled score of 230 on at least one of your two #206 test attempts:
HOW: Teacher candidates who meet these requirements can claim their free retake by registering for the same ILTS test. The ILTS system will automatically allow eligible candidates to reregister for free; you do not need to use a voucher or other special code.
WHEN: Teacher candidates who meet these requirements can claim their free retake up to 12 months after the release of their most recent score report. View the score report release schedule.
Before You Register:
Before You Register:
Make sure you claim your testing voucher that covers the fee.
A free practice test is available on the ILTS website.
If you require accommodations, inform ILTS as soon as possible, preferably a month in advance. For support, reach out to Vez Osmani at vosmani@nl.edu.
If you need to retake the exam a second time, you may qualify for an additional voucher.
What To Expect At Testing Center:
What To Expect At Testing Center:
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Additional Resources:
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