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CompSAT is a self-assessment tool. It's not about compliance, but rather, it promotes
a seismic shift toward reflection, critical thinking, and innovation. There is no one
right way to use this toolkit. It is a user-friendly, guided process to help you reflect on your
practice, examine what you know and are able to do, and grow at your own pace.
Self- assessment, CompSAT style, isn't about checklists, ranking, or ratings. It's about
the professional journey of self-discovery. It's about exploring your competencies as
an educator.
I'm Maggie, a pre-school teacher. Let me introduce my colleagues. We will be your tour guides
through CompSAT. Carlos is an assistant toddler teacher. Isabel provides family childcare.
Estella is a college instructor, and Maia directs an early childhood center.
What is your learning style? Do you like specific step-by-step instructions on how to proceed?
Do you enjoy poking around to see your options before you dive in? Do you need time to really
explore how to make this useful to you? Perhaps you break big tasks into smaller chunks. No
matter what your style, CompSAT has something to suit you.
CompSAT is not about making your way through a million discreet tasks, but rather developing
a way of thinking about your work and taking action. As you start your CompSAT professional
journey, be sure to bring your curiosity, your willingness to take risks, your playfulness,
your readiness to consider new perspectives, and your openness to change.
CompSAT aids you in defining purpose and meaning in your work, and growing yourself as a professional.
To prepare for your CompSAT journey, consider who you are now as an early childhood educator.
What are your assumptions about children and families? What influenced your choice of career?
And what motivates you to stay in early education? How do you feel about mess, risk taking, and
conflict, all part of the early childhood experience?
CompSAT provides essential Keys to Reflection and Inquiry that help you know yourself, consider
the child's point of view, examine the environments, seek multiple perspectives, pause for inspiration
and turn questions into action. CompSAT challenges you to lead our profession as a strong voice
for children, families, and ourselves as educators.