111 Professionalism 2. Professional Development (continued) 8. Supporting Program Goals Level 1 Recognize program goals and participate in their achievement and periodic review. P 2.8.1 Level 2 Understand program goals. Implement activities to support program goals. P 2.8.2 Level 3 Develop, plan, select, and/or create ways to contribute to the attainment of program goals. P 2.8.3 Level 4 Analyze, evaluate, and modify program goals. P 2.8.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply evidence-based best practices to advance the understanding of best practices for early childhood programs. P 2.8.5 9. Continual Updating of Knowledge Level 1 Recognize the importance of gaining knowledge by: o Attending orientation o Studying training materials on early childhood education and care o Participating in additional opportunities to increase competency for working with young children and families P 2.9.1 Level 2 Implement a professional development plan that includes gaining additional knowledge and skills through approved professional development activities and other activities such as: o Seeking and using feedback from other professionals o Journaling & reflection o Reading professional publications o Staff development workshops o Professional organizations o Formal course work P 2.9.2 Level 3 Develop, plan, select, and/or create various models of professional development. Promote the professional growth of others through modeling, consulting, and mentoring. P 2.9.3 Level 4 Analyze, evaluate, and modify systems to support the career development of teaching and administrative staff, incorporating adult learning theory, personal and organizational change theory, and current research in early childhood education. Expand learning opportunities through traditional and electronic delivery systems. P 2.9.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply evidence-based best practices regarding complex development theories and rationale for early childhood care and education. P 2.9.5