Training Overview
Professional Training
Areas
The following 15
training areas represent
the core knowledge and
competencies (skills)
that all practitioners
should have in order to
provide for the unique
developmental needs of
the children, youth and
families they
serve. Within each of
these broad training
areas, various class
topics can be addressed
and easily tracked for
those enrolled in the
Pathways Career
Lattice.
1. Child growth
and development
2. Child abuse and
neglect
3. Guidance and
behavior management
4. Observing children
5. Identification and
prevention of
communicable diseases
6. Program safety
7. Nutrition for
children
8. Program management
and regulation
9. Interpersonal
communication and
relationships
10. Cultural diversity
11. Learning
environments
12. Age-appropriate
planning
13. Professionalism
14. Partnerships with
parents
15. Inclusion of all
children
