California Early Childhood Educator Competencies
California Early Childhood Educator Competencies
Developed collaboratively by the California Department of Education and First 5 California
Sacramento, 2011
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California Early Childhood Educator Competencies
Developed collaboratively by the California Department of Education and First 5 California
Publishing Information
California Early Childhood Educator Competencies was developed collaboratively by the California Department of Education/Child Development Division (CDE/CDD) and First 5 California. The publication was edited by John McLean, working in cooperation with Laura Bridges, Consultant, Child Development Division. It was prepared for publication by the staff of CDE Press, with the cover and interior design created by Cheryl McDonald. The document was published by the California Department of Education, 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 958145901. It was distributed under the provisions of the Library Distribution Act and Government Code Section 11096.
? 2011 by the California Department of Education All rights reserved
ISBN: 978-0-8011-1719-0
Notice The guidance in California Early Childhood Educator Competencies is not binding on local educational agencies or other entities. Except for statutes, regulations, and court decisions referenced herein, the document is exemplary, and compliance with it is not mandatory. (See Education Code Section 33308.5.)
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Contents
A Message from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction iv
Acknowledgments
v
Introduction
1
Focus 1: Competency Areas
13
Child Development and Learning
14
Culture, Diversity, and Equity
21
Relationships, Interactions, and Guidance
29
Family and Community Engagement
37
Dual-Language Development
45
Observation, Screening, Assessment, and Documentation
51
Special Needs and Inclusion
59
Learning Environments and Curriculum
67
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
78
Leadership in Early Childhood Education
90
Professionalism
98
Administration and Supervision
105
Focus 2: Competency Contexts
115
Supporting Early Learning and Development
116
Planning and Guiding Early Learning and Development
141
Creating and Maintaining Program Policies and Practices
167
Advancing the Early Childhood Profession
193
Glossary
219
References
222
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