A Guidebook for Professional Growth Planning and Documentation: Revised (PDF)
By Nancy K Brown
June
2002
Summary: This guidebook is intended to support child care workers as they engage in the professional growth process associated with renewal of the California Child Development Permit and ongoing professional development. Five levels of the California Child Development Permit require completion of 105 professional growth hours for renewal. A permit holder must work with a Professional Growth Advisor, participate in approved growth activities, and document completion of those activities. A professional development checklist and goal-setting worksheet are provided. Appendices include: (1) examples in professional growth planning using the 5 core competencies (Personal and Professional Behavior; Classroom Environment; Health, Safety, and Nutrition; Working with Families and Communities; and Administration and Management); (2) a list of professional competencies; (3) master teacher permit “Area of Specialization”; (4) forms; and (5) contact information.
Index Terms: Career Ladder, Credentialing, Individualized Planning, Professional Development, Self Study, Child Care Providers, Competencies, Mentors, Teachers, California
Publisher: Child Development Training Consortium
Publication Type: Information Analyses, Training Materials
Pages: 124 pages
Language: English
URL: http://www.childdevelopment.org/images/guidebook.PDF
Availability
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