Looking Toward Competencies and Standards in Early Childhood Education
When developing supports and curriculum for very young learners in early childhood settings and at home, it is important to look toward evidence-based practices and professional competencies put forth by your organization and state. The New Hampshire Child Development Bureau, Division for Children, Youth and Families, and the NH Department for Health and Human Services (2013) have written New Hampshire’s Infant and Toddler Workforce SpecializedCompetencies . This document provides core knowledge, components and topics for the infant and toddler workforce in NH. Core Knowledge 4: Promoting Child Growth and Development includes children with special needs. Among the knowledge and skills listed is: “ Skill 4.1T4S2: Participates in multidisciplinary planning teams, and provides input in and follows specific plans for infants/toddlers (Individual Family Support Plan, Individualized Health Plan); incorporates assistive technology as needed.” The Infant Toddler Credential Task Force ...