Training Overview

Professional Training Areas

The following 15 training areas represent the core knowledge and competencies (skills) 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