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Navigating Washington’s Professional Development System
Wendy LoosleProfessional Development Coordinator,
Department of Early Learning8/14/2012
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Key Highlights
Overview: Race to the Top – Early Learning ChallengeCore Competencies and Early Learning GuidelinesMERIT – Washington’s registry and system of recordWashington Career LatticeImportance of the trainer approval process
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Race to the Top
Integrated early learning systemsWhat does this mean? Who is included?
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Early Learning System
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Race to the Top Milestones and Goals
Implement the Core CompetenciesData and registry developmentIntegrate career lattice into MERIT Partnerships with higher educationExpand coaching and high quality trainingOutreach and engagement
Professional development priority areas
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Washington Core CompetenciesEarly Care & Education Professionals (Birth – 8)Child & Youth Development Professionals (5-18)
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Foundational support to early learning system and professional development
System of record Why “verified” data?
Who can be part of the registry in Washington?
MERIT Registry System
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Career pathway document Aligned with Core Competencies “Living” document Participation and education awards
http://www.del.wa.gov/publications/PD/Career_lattice.pdf
Washington Career Lattice
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Trainer Approval Purpose
Promote quality training opportunities around the state, establish a consistent process for reviewing all trainers and ensure that all trainings are grounded in the state’s core competencies and early learning guidelines.
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Trainer Options
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Apprentice, Intermediate, Advanced, Specialist Registration for higher education instructors and K-12 / ESD educators Registration for phase 2 to support school-age trainersConference/Special Event/PractitionerOrganization Sponsored Trainer
Trainer Approval Process
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http://www.del.wa.gov/requirements/professional/Default.aspx
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Thank you!