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An Overview of Their Development, Content, and
Application
Core Competencies for Youth Development Professionals
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The Core Competencies were developed to:
• Define what professionals need to know and do to provide quality services for youth and families.
• Serve as the foundation for decisions and practices carried out by professionals in all settings.
• Establish a set of standards that support the professionalization of the field.
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A Collaborative Effort
• OPEN Initiative
• Missouri Afterschool Network (MASN)
• Kansas Enrichment Network (KEN)
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A Collaborative Effort
• Professionals in Kansas and Missouri– Youth workers– Higher education faculty, administrators,
and staff– Federal and state agency personnel– School-age organizations– Community-based trainers
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Parallel to the Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals
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Eight Content Areas
I – Child/Adolescent Growth and Development
II - Learning Environment and Curriculum
III - Child/Adolescent Observation and Assessment
IV - Families and Communities
V - Health, Safety, and Nutrition
VI - Interactions with Children/Youth
VII - Program Planning and Development
VIII - Professional Development and Leadership
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Levels
1 Knowledge and skills expected of a professional new to the field, with minimal specialized training/education.
2 Includes level 1 plus the knowledge and skills commensurate with a Youth Development Credential, a certificate in child/adolescent development, or equivalent training/education.
3 Includes levels 1 and 2 plus knowledge and skills commensurate with an associate’s degree in child/adolescent development.
4 Includes levels 1, 2, and 3 plus knowledge and skills commensurate with a bachelor’s degree in youth development.
5 Includes levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 plus knowledge and skills commensurate with an advanced degree in youth development.
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I – Child/Adolescent Growth and Development
• Child/Adolescent Growth and DevelopmentLevel 1 – Is aware of the basic stages of youth development.
Level 2 – Describes specific physical, cognitive, social, and emotional stages of youth development.
Level 3 – Explains physical, cognitive, social, and emotional differences among youth.
Level 4 – Integrates information on growth, development, and learning styles of individuals and applies it to youth in group settings
Level 5 – Articulates, analyzes, evaluates, and/or applies current theories and research related to child/adolescent growth and development.
Understand how youth learn and develop in each of the domains: physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and creative.
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II – Learning Environment and Curriculum
• Creating the Learning Environment and General Curriculum
• Promoting Physical Development
• Promoting Cognitive Development
• Promoting Communication Skills
• Promoting Social Development• Promoting Creative Expression
Establish an environment that provides learning experiences that meet each youth’s needs, capabilities, and interests.
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III – Child/Adolescent Observation and Assessment
• Child/Adolescent Observation and Assessment
Observe and assess what youth know and can do in order to provide curriculum that meets their developmental and learning needs.
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IV – Families and Communities
• Relationships with Families• Use of Community
Resources
Work collaboratively with families and agencies/ organizations to meet the needs of youth and to encourage the community’s involvement with youth development.
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V – Health, Safety, and Nutrition
• Knowledge of Regulations• Environmental Safety• Responding to Health Needs of
Youth• Nutrition
Establish and maintain an environment that ensures the healthy development, safety, and nourishment of youth.
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VI – Interactions with Children/Youth
• Providing Individual Guidance• Enhancing Group Experiences
Establish supportive relationships with youth and guide them both as individuals and as a part of a group.
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VII – Program Planning and Development
• Program Planning and Evaluation
• Personnel Management• Financial Management
Establish, implement, and evaluate youth development programs.
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VIII – Professional Development and Leadership
• Displaying Professionalism in Practice
• Ongoing Professional Growth
• Leadership and Advocacy
Serve youth and families in a professional manner and participate in the community as a representative of the youth development field.
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How can the Core Competencies be used …
• by Program Staff?
• by Directors/Administrators?
• by Trainers/Agencies?
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How can the Core Competencies be used?
• All Staff– Self evaluation – Professional development goal setting– Monitor and record trainings by Core
Competency area
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How can the Core Competencies be used?
• Directors/Administrators– Specify requirements for staff job
descriptions– Establish salary scale based on educational
achievement or demonstrated competence
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How can the Core Competencies be used?
• Trainers/Agencies– Organize training opportunities– Create a framework for a career
development system
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Questions?
• For more information about the Core Competencies for Youth Development Professionals, visit:
www.openinitiative.org
www.moasn.org