Explore the revised Core Body of Knowledge
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.
Get ready to use the revised Core Body of Knowledge
Whether you’re an experienced trainer or new to developing PD content, these workshops will provide valuable guidance for making the most of the revised CBK.
Notable updates in the 2024 Core Body of Knowledge
A priority in updating these core competencies was to more comprehensively represent the complex knowledge and skill that is required of early childhood educators.
Core Body of Knowledge: What are competencies?
Core competencies are general statements about what early childhood educators should know and be able to do, and dispositions they should possess.
A new CBK is on the way!
The Core Body of Knowledge was developed to complement and be compatible with current research and state and national standards that align with our best understanding of learning and development in early childhood.
We’ll see you at the 2025 NYAEYC conference
The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute will be at the New York Association for the Education of Young […]
Investing in child care begins with investing in the workforce
In her testimony before the New York State legislature on Feb. 12, our executive director Dona Anderson shared why statewide […]
NYS Child Care Availability Task Force releases roadmap for universal child care
New York State’s Child Care Availability Task Force, which was charged by the governor with supporting the state in developing […]
What will it take to reach equitable compensation for early childhood educators?
New York has made incredible strides over the past three years to make early care and education more affordable and accessible for families. But educators and providers who work with young children continue to receive lower wages and less robust benefits than their counterparts.
Professional development for early childhood educators and caregivers
Early childhood educators deserve top-tier professional development that is clearly aligned to relevant topic areas and led by qualified instructors.