Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Introduction Lesson Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Introduction Lesson Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Introduction Lesson Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Training Navigation Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 System Requirements Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Module Learning Objectives Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 • Identify the nine core competency areas • Identify core concepts of each core competency area • Describe select observable competencies under a core competency area sub-category • Identify strengths and development areas for professional growth Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Interactive Features Introduction Lesson 1 Case Study Knowledge Check Video Research Publication Dialogue Activity Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners What to Expect out of Training Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 • Core competencies – Developed by THSSCO and TELC – Represent the range of requisite knowledge and observable skills for practitioners – Aligns with the state early learning guidelines, ensuring a strong connection between goals for practitioners and what children need to understand and do • Studies of early learning programs – Link children’s skills development with instructional quality – Integrated within the core competency framework Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Core Competencies Document Introduction Lesson 1 Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners and Administrators Lesson 2 Lesson 3 For Practitioners Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Core Competency Areas (9) Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Core Competency Area Sub-Categories Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Observable Competencies Select the Core Competencies document to learn more. Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners What to Expect out of Training Core competency area sub-category Introduction Levels of practice [ X ] Close Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Check boxes to track progress and professional growth Observable competencies Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Roles in Childhood Development Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Karen Early Childhood Practitioner Greg Program Administrator Brian Trainer Sandra Policymaker Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Roles in Childhood Development Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Karen Early Childhood Practitioner Greg Program Administrator Brian Trainer Sandra Policymaker Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Roles in Childhood Development Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Karen Early Childhood Practitioner Greg Program Administrator Brian Trainer Sandra Policymaker Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Roles in Childhood Development Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Karen Early Childhood Practitioner Greg Program Administrator Brian Trainer Sandra Policymaker Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Roles in Childhood Development Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Karen Early Childhood Practitioner Greg Program Administrator Brian Trainer Sandra Policymaker Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Levels of Practice Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Beginner Practitioners Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Intermediate Practitioners Advanced Practitioners Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Select each level to learn more. Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Levels of Practice Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Beginner Practitioners Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Intermediate Practitioners Advanced Practitioners Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Select each level to learn more. Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Levels of Practice Beginner Practitioners Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Intermediate Practitioners Advanced Practitioners Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Beginner professionals support early learning and development through adherence to program and regulatory policies. Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Levels of Practice Beginner Practitioners Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Intermediate Practitioners Advanced Practitioners Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Intermediate professionals support early learning and development with increasing independence and effectiveness. Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Levels of Practice Beginner Practitioners Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Intermediate Practitioners Advanced Practitioners Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Advanced professionals advance early learning and development through leadership in the development of program policy and practice and their ability to enhance the knowledge and skills of others in the profession. Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Professional Abilities Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Verbal Expression of Depth and Breadth of Knowledge Communication with Staff and Families Implementation of Lesson Plans, Routines, and Curriculum Decision-Making and Leadership Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Select each professional ability to learn more. Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Professional Abilities Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 [ X ] Close Verbal Expression of Depth and Breadth of Knowledge • Beginner Practitioner – Basic understandings of child development, program policies, and regulatory requirements • Intermediate Practitioner – Discuss child development, program policies, and regulatory requirements with concrete examples • Advanced Practitioner – Explain theories, guide others, and assimilate new research on child development Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Professional Abilities Introduction Lesson 1 [ X ] Close Communication with Staff and Families Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 • Beginner Practitioner – Articulate basic understandings and offer basic feedback about child’s day • Intermediate Practitioner – Discuss topics with depth and offer other practitioner’s recommendations • Advanced Practitioner – Initiate communication about a variety of topics and provide recommendations Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Professional Abilities Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 [ X ] Close Implementation of Lesson Plans, Routines, and Curriculum • Beginner Practitioner – Need monitoring and guidance for curriculum implementation • Intermediate Practitioner – Can implement curriculum components in their own classroom, but need guidance when adapting or modifying curriculum • Advanced Practitioner – Can implement and adapt curriculum components Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Professional Abilities Introduction Lesson 1 [ X ] Close Decision-Making and Leadership Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 • Beginner Practitioner – Rarely make program-level decisions or changes to classroom curriculums • Intermediate Practitioner – Make decisions within their own classroom consistent with program’s model • Advanced Practitioner – Make program-level decisions that affect other classrooms and the model for care and education Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Professional Abilities Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Verbal Expression of Depth and Breadth of Knowledge Communication with Staff and Families Implementation of Lesson Plans, Routines, and Curriculum Decision-Making and Leadership Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Knowledge Check Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 • • • • At the end of each lesson to reinforce what you learned Responses are not tracked or scored Some questions have multiple answers Followed by a debrief Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners How to Use the Self-Reflection Section Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 • Questions that help you reflect on how you perform in the competency area • Identify your development areas and find learning opportunities to further your career as an Early Childhood Practitioner Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Resources Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 • Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners and Administrators • Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines • Infant, Toddler, and Three-Year-Old Early Learning Guidelines (ITELG) • Child Care Minimum Standards • TECPDS Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Expectation of Time Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 • • • • Course certificate Professional Development Plan Survey Time can be used for training clock hours Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners Conclusion Introduction Congratulations! You have completed the Introduction Lesson. Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 You should now be able to navigate through the training and describe what you will learn out of it Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Select the next Lesson from the menu to continue with the training.
