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Use knowledge of individual children and child development theory to promote learning

• Evaluate and make decisions about program practices that build resilience in children, inclusivity, and that push back against systems that may harm children (racism, classism, trauma, poverty, etc)
• Evaluate the limitations of child development theories and research based primarily on a normative perspective of white, middle-class children

Engage families and communities in the education of young children

• Value diverse family structures, languages, cultures, and norms articulating a strengths based approach to differences
• Independently and collaboratively engage families as partners for insight into their children for curriculum, program development, assessment, and planning for transitions into new programs

Observe, document, and assess learning to support development

• Use observations for the purpose of curriculum planning, assessment, and/or program improvement
• Articulate the developmental, cultural, and linguistic limitations of various assessment tools, when tools may be inappropriate, and advocate for appropriate and ethical use of assessment
• Advocate for families, partnering with other early childhood experts as needed, to connect families to culturally and developmentally appropriate resources

Use a wide array of developmentally, culturally, and linguistically sustaining approaches, strategies and tools to connect with children and families.

• Develop a variety of culturally sensitive strategies to create and sustain relationships with young children and families
• Evaluate and advocate for the use of research based strategies, tools, and approaches that support the cultural, linguistic, and individual development of the children
• Coach others in developing a habit of reflective practice

Use content knowledge to build a meaningful curriculum.

• Analyze models of engaging children in learning about foundational concepts in all areas of the curriculum with particular emphasis on culturally sustaining practices

Identify with the profession and conduct themselves professionally

• Critically analyze ethical dilemmas through an equity lens
• Advocate for resources and policies that support young children, families, and educators
• Practice research-base and theoretical perspectives related to continuous and collaborative learning and leadership