Professional Goals
To obtain full certification as a Certified Family Life Educator.
To become employed in a position that will aid me in acquiring full certification as an Early Intervention Specialist.
To work with other child development specialists to create developmentally appropriate curriculu for preschool programs.
Academic Goals
Complete additional coursework for a Master's of Education in Early Childhood Education.
Participate in professional development opportunities and continuing education classes in order to stay current and knowledgeable on changing trends with the field of child development.
Research Goals
At least twice a year perform a research of new and current literature on the topic of child development.
Deepen my understanding of parenting styles and effective parenting by developing ways in which the topic can be further researched and applied to the field of child development.
Obtain a membership to a professional journal such as the The Journal of Marriage and Family in order to stay current on research.