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PV005: Professional Development Worksheet

Use the following worksheet to guide the development of the Assessment for this Competency.

Part One: Professional Goals and Self-Assessment

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

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Areas of Strength

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Areas for Growth

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Areas of Interest/Inspiration

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Near-Term Goals (Note: These are goals that you will achieve in the next 6 months.)

Goal 1:

Goal 2:

Goal 3:

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.

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