Core Body of Knowledge
New York State's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
Welcome to the Core Body of Knowledge
New York State's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
This resource outlines the knowledge, dispositions and skills required to work with young children. The Core Body of Knowledge offers a road map for building meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues, for creating nurturing, stimulating environments, and for developing oneself as a professional in this incredibly important field. read more...
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Core Beliefs
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Area 1: Child Growth and Development
- 1.1: Cycle of Assessment and Planning
- 1.2: Social and Emotional Development
- 1.3: Self-regulation and Coping Skills
- 1.4: Gross, Fine, Graphomotor Development
- 1.5: Cognitive Development
- 1.6: Language and Literacy Development
- 1.7: English Language Learners
- 1.8: Play to Encourage Development
- 1.9: Special Needs Children and Families
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Area 4: Environment and Curriculum
- 4.1: Relationships with Children
- 4.2: Creates Environment Responsive to Children
- 4.3: Addresses Challenging Behavior
- 4.4: Inclusive Environment for Children
- 4.5: Fosters Sense of Community
- 4.6: Organized Learning Environment
- 4.7: Physical Space Supports Self-management
- 4.8: Sustains Active Engagement with Children
- 4.9: MeaningfulCurriculum
- 4.10: Uses Appropriate Technology and Media
- 4.11: Helps Children Meet Developmental Goals
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Area 5: Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- 5.1: Essential Training Topics
- 5.2: Maintains Children's Health Records
- 5.3: Follows Proper Regulatory Agency Procedure
- 5.4: Takes Appropriate Health Precautions
- 5.5: Encourages Positive Health Behaviors
- 5.6: Ensure Safe Learning Environment
- 5.7: Emergencies and Injuries
- 5.8: Food Safety
- 5.9: Mealtime Experience
- 5.10: Nutrition Habits
- 5.11: Communicate Nutrition with Families
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