While the competencies in the revised Core Body of Knowledge will take effect in 2026, you can now explore the Core Body of Knowledge online.
Professional development providers, coaches, trainers, and higher education leaders are preparing to adopt the updated Core Body of Knowledge: New York State’s Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators, which was revised in 2024.
While the competencies in the revised Core Body of Knowledge will take effect in 2026, you can now explore the Core Body of Knowledge online.
You can also view the CBK, featuring a clickable table of contents, below:
The revision of the Core Body of Knowledge is a great opportunity for early childhood educators to align their skills with updated competencies. Having it available online now gives professionals time to familiarize themselves with the changes before they take effect in 2026. It would be interesting to hear how educators plan to integrate these updates into their professional development strategies!