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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