8 Exhibit 2 represents the format of the competencies throughout this document. Exhibit 2 Core Knowledge Area Core Knowledge Component The content an early childhood professional must know to provide high quality services to children birth-age eight and their families. Core Knowledge Competency The knowledge, skills, and abilities early childhood professionals need to provide high quality services to children birth-age eight and their families. Level Indicator(s) Each core knowledge competency is divided into five levels of indicators following a progression of knowledge, skills and abilities important to the providing high quality services to children birth-age eight and their families. Indicator Code Identifies the indicator by core knowledge area, component, competency, and indicator level. Indicator Code: Identifies the indicator by core knowledge area*, core knowledge component, core knowledge competency, and indicator level. *Core Knowledge Area Codes: CGD = Child Growth & Development CLE = Curriculum & Learning Environment COA = Child Observation & Assessment EI = Effective Interactions HSN = Health, Safety & Nutrition FCP = Family & Community Partnerships P = Professionalism PM = Program Management Exhibit 3 provides an example of the indicator code: CGD 1.1.1 Exhibit 3 Child Growth and Development 1. Basic Child Development 1. Developmental Patterns & Principles Level 1 Recognize basic developmental patterns and principals that characterize different age groups (e.g., 0-3 months, 4-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months, and 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7- and 8-year-olds). Recognize that many factors influence each child’s development, resulting in a wide range of individual variations. CGD1.1.1