Create a Professional Growth Plan
Teachers are lifelong learners and reflective practitioners and are continuously learning from their students, peers, communities (local, state, and national groups), and through advancement of education. It is important to begin developing a professional growth plan to prepare for your future after this program.
For this benchmark assignment, you will create a professional growth plan that outlines your goals for 3‐5 years after you complete this program. Complete the “Professional Growth Plan Template” to include a goal, plan/steps, and rationale for each of the following areas:
- Ongoing collaborative learning through professional development in the field of early childhood education (e.g., professional development opportunities and/or educational conferences in your school, district, or state)
- Ongoing learning through personal reflection (e.g., your teaching experiences, exposure to young children and families, a personal journal, meeting with a mentor teacher)
- Ongoing learning through advancement of education (e.g., master’s degree, national board certification, reading or gifted endorsements)
In each section, align your goals to a state requirement, professional/ethical requirements, and/or your own ongoing learning interests.
Additionally, in 250‐500 words, include a rationale why this growth plan will ultimately serve to maximize learning outcomes for young children.
