Professional Development

Professional Development
Learn more about the early childhood field, your career options, and how to set and achieve meaningful goals toward professional development.

• CCR&R Learning Paths:  
  Purposeful training to meet career qualifications and professional standards
  • Learning Path Planning Guide 
                  
• ND Growing Futures Professional Development Program
  More information on North Dakota’s state early childhood professional development system will be coming soon.
  
  
• ND Core Competencies
  The ND Core Competencies, adopted from Minnesota, describe the skills and knowledge individuals are expected to display in their work with children and families. Click here
  
  
• ND Early Learning Guidelines B-3
  Expected learning and developmental outcomes for children 0-3-years of age. Click here
  • Early Learning Guidelines Overview
  • Early Learning Guidelines Powerpoint
    
    
• ND Early Learning Guidelines 3-5
  Expected learning and developmental outcomes for children 3-5 years of age
  Click here pdf