CHART 4
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Instructions: Referring back to CHART 3 ASSESSMENT OF AREAS IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT, use the following chart to develop your professional development plan. Examples of potential action steps include:

• To obtain a two-year early childhood degree (knowledge)
• To strengthen my skills in communicating with parents (skill)
• To become more consistent in my work with children (attitude)

My career goal is to hold the position of ________ in ________.

EDUCATIONAL PLAN: I have researched this position and found that the educational
qualification for this position is: ________

Action Step	How Will I Accomplish This?	When Will I Do This	Completed