6 The components of Arizona’s Early Childhood Career and Professional Development Network (Network) lay the foundation for an integrated early childhood (EC) professional development system and align with NAEYC’s recommended policy areas 6 . Integrated policies intentionally promote the building and support of an efficient cross-sector system that decreases duplication of efforts and increases accountability and sustainability. An integrated system helps develop and retain a competent and stable early childhood workforce—a skilled cadre of effective, diverse, and adequately compensated professionals 7 . Over the next several years, the BUILD Arizona Professional Development Workgroup (PDWG), staffed by First Things First, will continue to strengthen and support this system. 6 http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/policy/ecwsi/Workforce_Designs.pdf 7 http://www.naeyc.org/policy/ecwsi Exhibit 1 Workforce Knowledge and Competencies are the foundation for the Career Lattice Levels AND Professional Development Instructor and Technical Assistance Provider Standards ensure the quality of the instruction provided Arizona Early Childhood Career and Professional Development Network Professional Development Website www.azearlychildhood.org Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry Career Information and Resources Degree and Credential Information and Resources Professional Development Registration First Things First College Scholarships Career Lattice Level (based on Education, Experience, and Professional Development Hours)