What should I be doing with and for young children?

To identify best practices to use when caring for young children, review the knowledge and observable practices in the core body of knowledge.

Core Body of Knowledge for Best Practices

What are my strengths and areas where I need additional training?

To discover your strengths and areas where you need additional training, complete this self-assessment.

Iowa Early Care & Education Practitioner Self-Assessment
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What training is required for my current position?

To identify the amount of training and topic areas of training required for
all individuals caring for children (early care & education practitioners),
please, review the qualifications brochure.

Iowa Early Care & Education Practitioner Qualifications

Where is my training/education leading me?

To identify whether training will lead towards a certificate, credential or degree and/or
To assist you in planning a professional development pathway that works best for you, please review the the professional development pathways & options.

Iowa Early Care & Education Pathways & Options

Making Career Changes

If you are considering changing positions or agencies in the field of early care & education and would like information on the titles of positions available and the associated education requirements, please review the career matrix.

Iowa Early Care & Education Career Matrix