Initial Practice-Based Professional Standards for Early Interventionists/Early Childhood Special Educators 2020

The Initial Practice-Based Professional Standards for Early Interventionists/Early Childhood Special Educators 2020 represent the first stand-alone standards to focus specifically on the preparation of EI/ECSE professionals. who work with young children ages birth through eight years who have or are at-risk for developmental delays and disabilities and their families in homes, classrooms, and other community settings. The standards build on the history of EI/ECSE as an integrative but unique field of study, policy, research, and practice. In addition, they emphasize the distinctive skills and knowledge required for specialization in working with young children with delays and disabilities and their families. Please view a 4 minute video on the EI/ECSE Standards by going to the following link: https://vimeo.com/606180811/fd94f24185

The following illustration provides an overview of the guiding standards, competencies and recommended practices that support the workforce serving keiki birth to five years old.