You should now have a better understanding of early childhood professional development systems. Let’s use that knowledge to identify how a professional development system can assist you in your own career.

For this assignment:

1. Review your state’s professional development system (North Carolina).
2. Identify the process and requirements for joining the professional development registry if available; join if possible/practical.
3. Explore what being part of a professional development system and registry means for your career.
4. Identify strengths and weaknesses of the professional development system from your perspective as an early childhood professional in the system.
5. Write a 2-3 page paper sharing your findings and thoughts as well as your experience joining the registry, if applicable.