Part I: Professional Goals and Self Assessment Start with the end in mind. Consider the goals you want to achieve as an early childhood professional. What are your highest aspirations for serving children and families? Write two long-term goals in the a

Part One: Professional Goals and Self-Assessment

Long-Term Goals and Aspirations | Note: These must reflect NAEYC standards for professional preparation.

Part Two: Research to Inform Professional Development

· What current policies, research, issues, and/or trends inform your near-term goals?

· How might these policies, research issues, and/or trends support or impede your ability to reach your goals?

· How can you apply your learning about the research, policies, issues, or trends to advance toward achieving your goals?

Part Three: Early Childhood Professional Organizations and Resources

Organization/Resource #1

· Name of organization or resource:

· Website or contact information:

· Brief overview of purpose of organization or resource:

· Statement of how the organization or resource can be used to support one or more of your near-term goals:

Organization/Resource #2

· Name of organization or resource:

· Website or contact information:

· Brief overview of purpose of organization or resource:

· Statement of how the organization or resource can be used to support one or more of your near-term goals:

Organization/Resource #3

· Name of organization or resource:

· Website or contact information:

· Brief overview of purpose of organization or resource:

· Statement of how the organization or resource can be used to support one or more of your near-term goals:

Part Four: Individual Professional Development Plan

Complete the Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) template and Appendix. Submit them separately.