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Definition: Professional Development
Professional Development refers to the lifelong learning
and skill enhancement of all practitioners who care
for and educate young children in Minnesota. This includes,
but is not limited to, career development such as workshops
and conferences, publications, research, public information,
professional standards, advocacy, recognition for achievement
and service, coaching, and mentoring. Professional Development
includes all higher education (i.e., formal and non-formal,
pre-service, in-service, and upgrade training) of those
who serve young children in Minnesota.
Definition: Early Childhood/Young Children
The terms early childhood/young children include children
from birth through age eight and school-age child care
through age twelve.
Definition: Core Competencies
Core competencies refer to specific skills and knowledge
necessary for practitioners to provide early childhood
care and education services.
Definition: Early Childhood Career Lattice
The early childhood career lattice refers to the variety
of career opportunities in early childhood care and
education. The lattice connotes multiple entry points
with upward mobility and enhanced qualifications and
improved compensation, while conveying horizontal movement
across the various sectors of the diverse field.
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