Title: (Optional) Identify opportunities for continuing education and training in early childhood education and related fields.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services I (19153-I) > Section: Maintaining Careers and Professionalism

Identification should include exploring a long-term career goal in early childhood education and related fields.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What does career resilience (i.e., developing the knowledge and skills required to make a visible and personally motivated contribution to your organization's success) mean within the context of an early childhood education related career?
- What employability skills are necessary for success in an early childhood education related career? (e.g., teamwork, effective communication, adaptability to change, positive and flexible attitudes, continuous learning, self-confidence, willingness to take risks, and a commitment to personal excellence)

Communication

- How and where can opportunities for continuing training and education be found?
- How can technology be used to locate and take advantage of continuing training and education?

Leadership

- What is the value of continuing training and education to leaders?
- How can opportunities for continuing training and education be made available for others?

Management

- What management skills are needed to provide opportunities for continuing training and education to staff members?
- What criteria should be used to evaluate the effectiveness of specific continuing training and education offerings?