Skill 1: Self-Assessment and Self-Advocacy Indicators of Strength: 1. Students assess their own goals,     strengths, and needs. 2. Students know how to advocate     for their own professional needs. Skill 2: Mastering and Applying Foundational Concepts from General Education Indicators of strength: 1. Students understand foundational     concepts from areas such as     science, mathematics, literature,     and the behavioral and social     sciences. 2. Students can apply these     concepts in their work as early     childhood professionals.

Skill 3: Written and Verbal Communication Skills Indicators of Strength: 1. Students have effective     skills in written and     verbal communication. 2. Students are     technologically literate. Skill 4: Making Connections Between Prior Knowledge/ Experience and New Learning Indicators of Strength: 1. Students respect and    draw upon their past or    current work experience. 2. Students are able to    reflect critically upon    their experience. Skill 5: Identifying and Using Professional Resources Indicators of Strength: 1. Students know how to     identify and use     credible professional     resources from multiple     sources. 2. Students use these     resources to better     serve children and     families with a wide     range of cultures,     languages, needs, and     abilities.