Maintaining a commitment to professionalism i.e., advocacy, ethical practices, work force issues, professional associations 7. Observing and recording children's behavior i.e., tools and strategies for objective information collection 8. All the formal education hours must be under the auspices of an agency or roganization with expertise in early childhood teacher preparation. The education could be for college credit or for no credit. The training hours can be accumulated from a single training program or from a combination of programs.
Documentation is required for each training.
Professional Resource File - a collection of materials that the Candidate will use to enhance their competence and the resources they need as early childhood professionals. Parent Opinion Questionnaires - feedback from the parents is an important indicator of a Candidate's competence. The information that parents provide will cover a wide range of the Candidate's behavior. Oral Interview - the opportunity for Candidates to show the knowledge they have for quality early childhood practices. The interview is administered by a Council Representative.