Develop or revise statewide career pathways that provide a road
map for early childhood professionals to advance in their careers through increasing levels of education, experience, demonstrated competencies, and compensation.
Becoming aware of and building connections with local mental health providers in the community, especially those with expertise and knowledge in early childhood development, is an important
activity for early childhood professionals.
Our innovative approach provides the supports
necessary for early childhood professionals to change their practice — and sustain those changes over time — in a way that gives children the strong foundation they need for success.
Observing and planning in early childhood settings: Using a sociocultural approach, with its balance of theory and examples of practical application, will be a valuable tool
for early childhood professionals who are seeking to understand and implement a sociocultural approach in their educational settings.
The webinar will resource
information for early childhood professionals as well as parents and caregivers, with an explanation of services offered across the state, such as the free BIANYS Family Advocacy, Counseling, and Training Services (FACTS) Program.
Child Welfare
Toolkit for Early Childhood Professionals (PDF - 23,091 KB) Partnership for Resilient Infants + Toddlers (2014) Provides fact sheets about standard child development, including age - specific red flags to note.
Twenty institutions of higher education base their early childhood courses on the New Mexico common Core
Competencies for Early Childhood Professional Preparation and utilize the same catalogue of courses and syllabi at the associate and bachelor degree level as of 2014.
Professional experience with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), including an understanding of the 2009 Developmentally Appropriate Practice position statement, NAEYC
standards for early childhood professional preparation programs, and NAEYC accreditation systems is considered important.
We offer classes for toddlers and preschoolers (18 months — 6 years old) together with their parent or caregiver, as well as parent education and professional development workshops, and consultation
services for early childhood professionals.
Drawing on information presented by Emily, Janet discussed what it
means for the early childhood professional; exploring how the information discussed connects with our role in the early years, with a focus on identifying and discussing the effects of family violence on children and their development.
NAEYC worked with national partners to create consensus to on two glossaries that provide shared language for use across all
forms for early childhood professional development: training, technical assistance and adult education.
«Achieving a higher credential will be more affordable than
ever for early childhood professionals because of Georgia's HOPE Grant and HOPE Scholarship, DECAL's supplementary scholarship program, and additional funding through the ELC.
• Reflect on the five elements of collective
leadership for early childhood professionals; • explore practices to build trust and collective leadership within your team and organization; and • leave with new tools and ideas to apply immediately.
Dr. Barbara Sorrels, the presenter of ECE Leaders: Connect, Inspire & Empower Teachers Through Personal «Sticky Notes Storytelling», is Executive Director of The Institute for Childhood Education, a private professional development and consulting
firm for early childhood professionals.