Title: Participate in opportunities for professional development.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services II (19153-II) > Section: Examining Careers and Professionalism

Participation should include

- continuing postsecondary education and training
- attending staff training opportunities
- attending professional development opportunities
- mentoring and coaching on-site (e.g., in a high school program).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What continuing education is required for licensing?
- Besides early childhood education, what other occupations exist within the childcare industry? What education is needed for them?

Communication

- What steps should be taken to participate in continuing education and training?
- What are the benefits of completing continuing education and training?
- What are the consequences of not completing continuing education and training?

Leadership

- What are the basic criteria for meeting the state standards regarding continuing education and training?
- What circumstances led to the establishment of continuing education and training requirements for early childhood professionals?

Management

- What factors should be considered when selecting continuing education and training opportunities?
- What steps should be taken to develop a plan for keeping and maintaining records of continuing education and training completed?