find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more! join us at the members-only event and build your advocacy skills, expand your networks, and advance federal and state early childhood policy. find a sponsorship opportunity that’s right for you and help support early childhood educators, parents, and other professionals. discover the benefits of early childhood accreditation, learn about the four step process, find support and resources for your program or login to the accreditation portal. the second draft of the leveling of the professional standards and competencies for early childhood educators is now available. understand the level of knowledge and skills related to the standards and competencies they need to master  or support in their professional roles.

preamble to kentucky teacher standards for iece birth to primary candidatesthe kentucky teacher standards for preparation and certification: interdisciplinary early childhood education (iece) birth to primary reflect performances expected of educators within a variety of environments, including classrooms, childcare settings, the children's homes, hospitals, or any other natural environments. iece educators should be knowledgeable of developmentally appropriate and research-based practices in facilitating experiences for all children, including those with disabilities and from diverse populations. by demonstrating a thorough knowledge of content areas, iece educators will design, create, and implement experiences for the children in the areas of cognitive, adaptive, social, physical, and emotional development and communication skills. iece educators will use assessment and evaluation practices to inform instruction and document children’s learning while engaging in self-evaluation as part of this continuous improvement process. these identify what children need in order to be successful in the world of the future.

join us at the members-only event and build your advocacy skills, expand your networks, and advance federal and state early childhood policy. throughout 2021 and 2022, the accreditation system is in the process of transitioning from the 2010 naeyc standards for initial early childhood professional preparation programs to the 2021 ensuring quality in early childhood education professional preparation programs: naeyc’s early childhood higher education accreditation standards.

find a sponsorship opportunity that’s right for you and help support early childhood educators, parents, and other professionals. discover the benefits of early childhood accreditation, learn about the four step process, find support and resources for your program or login to the accreditation portal. currently, the accreditation system only accredits programs at the initial level (programs preparing candidates for their first early childhood degree). these 2010 initial standards are used in naeyc accreditation of associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs providing degree candidates with their first experience and/or credential in early childhood studies.

“teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.” – scott hayden candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession. they are continuous, collaborative learners who demonstrate knowledgeable, reflective and critical perspectives on their work, making informed decisions that integrate knowledge from a variety of sources. as a professional, i know it is important to be informed of current early childhood research and practices, to seek out professional development opportunities, to integrate new knowledge into my practice, and to remain a reflective practitioner. as a member of the inspired teacher certification program, i have been engaged in rigorous coursework over the last two years. these classes have focused on pedagogy, method, and instructional theory. my school offers professional development on curriculum and family engagement.