Outcomes based on the Nevada’s Core Knowledge Areas:

• Human Growth and Development: Understand individual variations and potential special needs of developing children and the many factors that can influence their physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth. Apply commonly accepted research and human development theories regarding child growth and development and early brain development.
• Positive Interaction and Guidance: Understand developmentally appropriate guidance techniques in accordance with children’s ages and developmental levels.
  Seek successful approaches to help children develop self-control, self-esteem, coping, and positive interactions with their peers and adults.
• Observation and Assessment: Understand the goals, benefits and uses of assessment in early childhood environments through the implementation of systematic observation, documentation and other appropriate assessment strategies.
• Environment and Curriculum: Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum based on knowledge gained through an eclectic study of curriculum models. Utilize strategies that are characteristic of high quality early childhood environments to include schedule, routines, transitions, materials, activities and room arrangement.
• Health, Safety and Nutrition: Ensure children’s safety, promote sound health practices, recognize and respond to child abuse and neglect.
• Family and Community Relationships: Build respectful, reciprocal relationships through a shared understanding with families. This includes implementing culturally sensitive practices.
• Leadership and Professional Development: Follow ethical guidelines and standards related to Early Childhood Education and serve as role models and advocates for best educational practices and policies.
• Management and Administration: Plan, organize, and implement best business practices through a shared understanding with staff and families. Promote relationships and positive communication between colleagues, especially those working together to create a nurturing environment for children.