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Intro to the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Knowledge and Competencies

AZ Early Childhood Network
October 17, 2018

All children have the capacity and an inherent ability to learn, especially in the most informative (early) years of their life. With this in mind, providing children a high-quality early childhood education is of the utmost importance and sets the stage for success not only in school, but also in life. Your role as an early childhood educator is key to a young child’s success, so ensuring that you have the core knowledge and competencies will provide the necessary support…

Establishing Good Communication with Parents

AZ Early Childhood Network
September 26, 2018

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The way you communicate with your students' families effects positive interaction between you and the children in your care. And, the way in which you interact with parents, can affect the extent and quality of their involvement with their children's learning at home.

How-To Request Your Diploma or Official College Transcript

AZ Early Childhood Network
September 17, 2018

TAGS: Admin/Director, Registry How-To Guides, Teachers,

The Arizona Early Childhood Professional Development Network and Workforce Registry is the place that will help grow your skills and advance your career in early childhood. The Registry not only provides access to professional development opportunities but also keeps a record of your experience, education, professional development and credentials in one location. So, completing your Workforce Registry profile is a critical step in determining your Arizona Early Childhood Workforce career lattice level, which provides the pathway for your early childhood…

Developmental Milestones: There’s an App for That!

AZ Early Childhood Network
July 13, 2018

TAGS: Admin/Director, Child Growth and Development, Child Observation and Assessment, Teachers,

As an early childhood professional, understanding developmental milestones for your classroom is extremely important. Not only for knowing whether or not they're on track, but also understanding if there are any potential developmental delays that need to be addressed.

Taking Two Languages to Preschool: Supporting Children who are Dual Language Learners

AZ Early Childhood Network
July 13, 2018

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One of the most important things a child takes with her on that first morning of school isn't visible at all: her home languages.

Fingerprints Upon My Heart

AZ Early Childhood Network
July 13, 2018

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Teaching toddlers involves careful planning that focuses on their physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development while helping them build their communication skills and even discover their personalities, mostly through play.

Preparing Early Educators: A Career Pathways Approach

AZ Early Childhood Network
July 13, 2018

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In response to stagnating wages and high unemployment among non-college educated populations, several states and localities have embraced career pathways as a workforce development tool.

Striking a Chord with Music in Early Childhood Development

AZ Early Childhood Network
June 15, 2018

TAGS: Admin/Director, Child Growth and Development, Curriculum and Learning Environment, Teachers,

Whether it's listening to music, singing or playing an instrument - music has a way of striking a chord (pun intended) in all of us! But, its role in early childhood development is especially beneficial.

Play

AZ Early Childhood Network
June 15, 2018

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Children are more than busy when they're playing. When your children play with you, they are also learning that they are loved and important and that they are fun to be around.

Five Things That Matter, No Matter What

AZ Early Childhood Network
June 15, 2018

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A growing body of science and research continues to demonstrate the need to begin supports for children as early as possible to promote their healthy growth and development.