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Each statement below refers to behaviors or attributes you should demonstrate when interacting with children and families. Many of the competencies are directly observable during your typical workday. Other competencies may be assessed through conversations with your trainer, coach, or administrator. For each of the statements, select your current level of mastery. A similar version of this tool will be used by your trainer, coach, or administrator to guide their observation of your competencies in this content area.

1 Emerging

You believe you need more information to understand or incorporate a particular competency into your practice

2 Developing

You believe you have an understanding of the competency, and are working to properly apply it your work

3 Mastered

You believe you have fully mastered and consistently implement a particular competency

Competency Reflection Notes
I

Direct Observation

  
1 Has a positive attitude and demonstrates respect for people. 1   2   3  

2 Provides developmentally appropriate experiences and activities for children. 1   2   3  
3 Is open-minded and uses creative-thinking skills to address concerns and challenging situations. 1   2   3  
4 Has developmentally appropriate expectations about children’s behaviors and is prepared for challenging behaviors. 1   2   3  
5 Is prepared each day, and communicates respectfully and clearly with children and their families. 1   2   3  
6 Demonstrates practices that are ethical, responsible, and developmentally appropriate. 1   2   3  
II

Observation or Conversation

  
1 Gets to know each child and learns about their background, culture, language, interests, skills, and needs. 1   2   3  

2 Knowledgeable about best practices in the field. 1   2   3  
3 Meets regularly with parents to share observations about their children. 1   2   3  
4 Uses feedback to improve practice with children. 1   2   3  
5 Acknowledges each family’s diversity and welcomes their contributions to the program. 1   2   3  
6 Invites families’ input when planning and making decisions. 1   2   3  
7 Shares with parents the program’s procedures, rules, and regulations. 1   2   3  
8 Asks clarifying questions and seeks guidance from trainer or coach when the provider has concerns or encounters difficult situations 1   2   3  
9 Ensures curriculum goals are the basis for planning experiences and activities. 1   2   3  
10 Reviews and reassess curriculum goals regularly. 1   2   3  
11 Seeks out professionals, coaches or trainers with more experience for ideas and guidance. 1   2   3  
12 Recognizes that families know their children best and are the constant in their children’s lives. 1   2   3  
13 Recognizes that families know their children best and are the constant in their children’s lives. 1   2   3  
14 Views families as partners in their children’s development and education 1   2   3  
15 Facilitates collaboration between families and professionals. 1   2   3  
16 Encourages family-to-family support and networking. 1   2   3  
17 Meets regularly with families, shares observations with them, and listens to their hopes, dreams, and goals for their children. 1   2   3  
18 Prepares for new family interviews with specific details about their program to help families make important decisions regarding family child care. 1   2   3  
19 Understands the importance of inspections and their relationship to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children. 1   2   3  
20 Understands the importance of completing orientation in helping new families transition to their program. 1   2   3  
III

Environmental Evidence

  
1 Keeps ongoing information and notes about each child’s growth, changing interests, and emerging needs. 1   2   3  

2 Plans bias-free experiences, offers bias-free materials, and uses bias-free assessments. 1   2   3  
3 Has systems in place to complete paperwork required to meet needs of licensing agencies or family child care administrators. 1   2   3  
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Concluding Reflections

My overall strengths in this area:

 

I want to strengthen my practice in:

My plans to achieve these goals: