NAEYC Six Standards of Professional Development

Standard 3: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Children and Families

Adjusting curriculum and teaching styles based on an assessment of children's learning progress

Standard 6: Becoming a Professional

Engaging in activities such as peer coaching, mentoring, and advocating

Standard 2: Building Family and Community Relationships

Keeping in touch with children's families and societies and maintaining those relationships

Standard 5: Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum

Knowing what to teach and when, and integrating STEM into all subjects

Standard 1: Promoting Child Development and Learning

Learning and implementing developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and approaches as well as creating healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging environments in the classroom to ensure all children reach their potential

Standard 4: Using Developmentally Effective Approaches to connect With Children and Families

Responding to needs and interests of children and families within the classroom