the definition of child development professional
What Is Professional Development in Early Childhood Education? NAEYC defines professional development as initial preparation (preservice) and learning experiences (inservice) designed to improve the knowledge, skills/behaviors, and attitudes/values of the early childhood workforce.rofessional development provides the path to achieving this goal. Professional development is required for the early childhood workforce. This diverse workforce includes center-and school-based early childhood program administrators, teaching staff, and family child care providers, and others.