Core Competencies

updated December 20, 2007

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The Minnesota Core Competencies

The core competencies are designed to serve as a guide for improving your work with children and families. The competencies are worded so that they can be measured or demonstrated. You may also find the core competencies contain new ideas or provide a new way of reflecting on your teaching. 

The core competencies are divided into eight content areas. Each of the eight areas contains five levels that build upon the skills and knowledge of a beginning practitioner to the more advanced skills and knowledge possessed by a professional with a masters degree.   

There are currently two versions of the core competencies. One is designed for children birth through eight, the other is designed for children aged 5 though twelve. If you care for children birth through age 12, you will probably want to look at both versions.

 To find out about the Minnesota Core Competencies for Children Birth Through Eight use this link

Core Competencies Birth through 8

To find out about the Minnesota Core Competencies for Children 5 Through 12 use this link

School Age Core Competencies ages 5 through 12

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