Level 1: Demonstrates basic skills and knowledge to support quality early childhood care and education.
Level 2: Demonstrates the skills and knowledge at the previous level plus: Applies skills and knowledge to implement effective early childhood environments and experiences for young children.
Level 3: Demonstrates the skills and knowledge at previous levels plus: Designs, plans, and analyzes policies, procedures, and practices that are optimal for young children.
Level 4: Demonstrates the skills and knowledge at previous levels plus: Advances the field of early childhood education through advocacy, leadership, teaching, coaching, and mentoring.