Kansas/Missouri Core Competencies

The first edition of the Core Competencies for Early Childhood and Youth Development Professionals in Kansas and Missouri combines the knowledge and skills outlined in previous versions of the Kansas & Missouri Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals (2001) and Kansas & Missouri Core Competencies for Youth Development (2006). Many professionals from various agencies collaborate to develop this document which includes current research in the early childhood field.

Core Competencies are what you need to know to provide quality early childhood and youth development activities and interactions. They are the framework that defines standards for early childhood and youth development professionals.

Core Competencies for Early Childhood and Youth Professional (Kansas & Missouri)

For more information contact:
Tanya Koehn, Professional Development Director, (785) 823-3343, or by email.