What steps are you taking for your professional growth? The article What Do Early Childhood Professionals Do?, lists knowledge, competence and commitment as three characteristics of being a professional. Answer the questions below to determine your professional growth. Share and discuss your responses with your trainer, coach or administrator.

1. Knowledge: As an early childhood professional, what steps are you taking to learn more and grow professionally?
    
2. Competence: How do you demonstrate your professionalism in your program and daily practice?
    
3. Commitment: How do your current professional practices demonstrate that you maintain a commitment to professionalism?