2 Contents 3 | Introduction 6 | Arizona Early Childhood Career and Professional Development Network 7 | Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Knowledge and Competencies 9 | Child Growth and Development Basic Child Development Typical & Atypical Behavior Individual Differences Influences on Development Facilitation of Development Collaboration 22 | Curriculum and Learning Environment Overall Learning Environment Learning Strategies Curriculum Schedules, Routines & Transitions Physical Environment Materials and Equipment Collaboration 45 | Child Observation and Assessment Assessment Plans & Procedures Assessment Uses Assessment Related to Special Needs Communication with Families Confidentiality 54 | Effective Interactions Relationships Interactions for Learning Group Interactions Communication Guidance Interactions with Families 73 | Health, Safety & Nutrition Policies, Practices & Procedures Abuse & Neglect Nutrition & Dietary Practices Communication with Families Health Education 90 | Family and Community Partnerships Knowing & Respecting Families Communication Community Collaborations Encouraging Families to be Advocates for their Children 105 | Professionalism Commitment to Quality Professional Development Ethics Leadership 117 | Program Management Legal & Regulatory Standards Physical Facility Fiscal Management Risk Management Plan Technology Human Resource Management Program Planning & Evaluation 138 | GLOSSARY 141 | RESOURCES 143 | PARTICIPANTS 145 | REFERENCES