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Setting Goals and Planning for ECE Programs

Discover how to set clear, actionable objectives by defining the five components of SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Learn to link these goals with key developmental domains, ensuring a comprehensive approach to growth and learning. Finally, review the essential steps for creating effective action plans that turn goals into measurable success.

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Course Information
CDA / NAEYC
training HOURS
2 training/clock hours
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CEU
0.2 CEUs
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TARGET AUDIENCE
  • Infant 0-12 months
  • Toddler 13-36 months
  • Preschool 3-5 years
  • Adult
Learning Outcomes
  1. Define the five components of SMART goals
  2. Link program goals with early childhood developmental domains.
  3. Review three steps of an effective action plan. 
Procare Solutions is an IACET accredited provider, meaning that you can earn CEUs for all Procare Professional Development courses!
This course counts towards the following CDA Core Competencies:
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5 - Managing an effective program operation
This course counts towards the following NAEYC Standard(s):
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6 - Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator 

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