The Education, Child Development, & Family Services sector provides students with the academic and technical preparation to pursue high-skill, high-demand careers in these related and growing industries. The standards are designed to integrate academic and career technical concepts. The knowledge and skills are acquired within a sequential, standards-based pathway program that integrates hands-on projects, work-based instruction, and leadership development. Standards in the Education, Child Development, and Family Services sector are designed to prepare students for technical training, postsecondary education, and entry to a career.