“A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or

the kind of car I drove…but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a

child.”

Early Childhood Ed.1A, 1B, 2/Center,

and the CDAName:_______________

Period:_________

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(All ECE CLASSES PO# 1)

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Early Childhood Ed.1A

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Place the ECE 1A Disclosure, Scope and Sequence, Notes, Bell

Quizzes, Assignments, and State Test Reviews behind

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Early Childhood Ed. 1B

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Place the ECE 1BDisclosure, Scope and Sequence, Notes, Bell

Quizzes, Assignments, and State Test Reviews behind

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Early Childhood Ed. 2 Center

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Place the ECE 2Disclosure, Scope and Sequence, Notes, Bell

Quizzes, Assignments, and State Test Reviews behind

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CDA

Resources(ECE 2 PO# 6 & 7 hours)

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Autobiography

(ECE 2 PO# 2)

Type a 300 word statement about yourself. In the first part, explain who you are. In the second part, tell what things about

your life influenced the decision to work with young children.

Also include what you hope to pursue and accomplish when working with children.

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RESUME(ECE 1A PO# 4, ECE 2 PO# 3)

Create or update a typed professional resume of your education and work experience.

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Place your professional looking and usable resume

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CDA 6 Statements of competency

and 13 Functional Areas(ECE 2 PO# 4)

Complete the TEACHER ASSIGNED AMOUNT of competency statements. Write a 200-500 word “I will” statement of personal reflection on how you will meet these competency goals with bulleted functional area examples.

- Write the complete competency goal. See the CDA Table in the first section.- In your own words, describe your goals and objectives of what you do or

want to do with children that will demonstrate your ability to meet these specific needs of the child.

- Bullet point each of the Functional areas below the Competency Goal as specific examples (activities/tasks) showing how you will meet the goals.

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CDA Competency Goals

Functional Areas Definitions

I. To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment

1. Safe2. Healthy3. Learning Environment

1. Candidate provides a safe environment and teaches children safe practices to prevent and reduce injuries.2. Candidate provides an environment that promotes health and prevents illness, and teaches children about good nutrition and practices that promote wellness.3. Candidate organizes and uses relationships, the physical space, materials, daily schedule, and routines to create a secure, interesting, and enjoyable environment that promotes engagement, play, exploration, and learning of all children including children with disabilities and special needs.

I will

CDA Competency Goals

Functional Areas Definitions

II. To advance physical and intellectual competence

4. Physical5. Cognitive6. Communication7. Creative

4. Candidate uses a variety of developmentally appropriate equipment, learning experiences, and teaching strategies to promote the physical development (fine and gross motor) of all children.5. Candidate uses a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences and teaching strategies to promote curiosity, reasoning, and problem solving, and to lay the foundation for all later learning. Candidate implements curriculum that promotes children’s learning of important mathematics, science, technology, social studies, and other content goals.6. Candidate uses a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences and teaching strategies to promote children’s language and early literacy learning and help them communicate their thoughts and feelings verbally and nonverbally. Candidate helps dual-language learners make progress in understanding and speaking both English and their home language.7. Candidate uses a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences and teaching strategies for children to explore music, movement, and the visual arts, and to develop and express their creative abilities.

I will

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CDA Competency Goals

Functional Areas Definitions

III. To support social and emotional development andto provide positive guidance

8. Self9. Social10. Guidance

8. Candidate develops a warm, positive, supportive, and responsive relationship with each child, and helps each child learn about and take pride in their own individual and cultural identity.9. Candidate helps each child function effectively in the group, learn to express feelings, acquire social skills, and make friends, and promotes mutual respect among children and adults.10. Candidate provides a supportive environment and uses effective strategies to promote children’s self-regulation and support acceptable behaviors, and effectively intervenes for children with persistent challenging behaviors.

I will

CDA Competency Goals

Functional Areas Definitions

IV. To establish positive and productive relationships with families.

11. Families11. Candidate establishes a positive, responsive, and cooperative relationship with each child’s family, engages in two-way communication with families, encourages their involvement in the program, and supports the child’s relationship with his or her family.

I will

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CDA Competency Goals

Functional Areas Definitions

V. To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs

12. Program Management12. Candidate is a manager who uses observation, documentation, and planning to support children’s development and learning and to ensure effective operation of the classroom or group. The Candidate is a competent organizer, planner, record keeper, communicator, and a cooperative co-worker.

I will

CDA Competency Goals

Functional Areas Definitions

VI. To maintain a commitment to professionalism

13. Professionalism13. Candidate makes decisions based on knowledge of research-based early childhood practices, promotes high-quality in child care services, and takes advantage of opportunities to improve knowledge and competence, both for personal and professional growth and for the benefit of children and families.

I will

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CDA Resource Collection(ECE 2 PO# 5)

This section consists of your specific assignment samples that show your knowledge and experience

within each of the 6 competency goal areas. *COMPLETE AS ASSIGNED BY THE TEACHER*

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Place all of the CDA Assigned Resources behind its applicable divider.

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CDA Goal #1ECE Standard 3 objective 1,2,3 Standard 4 objective 4

(ECE 1A PO #5, 8, ECE 1B PO #2, 4, 5, ECE 2 PO #5)

CDA Resource #4 Assignment

Include your best TODDLER and PRESCHOOL lesson plans, with the teacher evaluations, that explain goals for the children’s learning and development and include a brief description of planned learning experiences.

Also attach a written explanation for ONLY the PRESCHOOL lesson plan that explains how you would provide accommodations for children with special needs (whether for children you currently serve or may serve in the future).

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CDA Resource #1 Assignment as assigned by the teacherProvide a summary of the legal requirements in your state regarding child abuse and neglect (including contact information for the appropriate agency), and also your program’s policy regarding your responsibility to report child abuse and neglect.

CDA Resource #2 Assignment as assigned by the teacherInclude the current certificate of completion of a certified pediatric first-aid training course (that includes treatment for blocked airway and providing rescue breathing for infants and young children). Certification must have been within the past three years.

CDA Resource #3 Assignment as assigned by the teacher3. Use the Internet, public library, or your program’s professional library to obtain the name and contact information for an agency that supplies information on nutrition for children and/or nutrition education for families (for example, Cooperative Extension Service or Child Care Food Program.

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CDA Goal #2ECE Standard 5 Objective 2

(ECE 1A PO# 8-13, ECE 1B PO# 6-10, ECE 2 PO# 5)

ECE PO (Performance Objectives) Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate language and literacy activities (finger

plays, stories, show and tell,…). Include a Single Activity Lesson Plan with visuals.

Develop and implement developmentally appropriate math activities (skills in sequencing, sorting, classification, matching, seriation, etc,…). Include a Single Activity Lesson Plan with visuals.

Develop and implement developmentally appropriate art activities. Include a Single Activity Lesson Plan with visuals.

Develop and implement developmentally appropriate science, discovery, and sensory activities. Include a Single Activity Lesson Plan with visuals.

Develop and implement developmentally appropriate music and movement activities. Include a Single Activity Lesson Plan with visuals.

Develop and implement developmentally appropriate types of play activities. Include a Single Activity Lesson Plan with visuals. Free play, Construction/build play, Dramatic play, Indoor and Outdoor play, and Fine or Gross motor skills.

Develop and implement developmentally appropriate food and nutrition Experiences. Include a Single Activity Lesson Plan with visuals.

CDA Resource #6 as assigned by the teacher Provide 9 Single Activity learning experiences that describe the goals, materials, and teaching strategies used and promotes physical, cognitive, and creative development.

o 3 for three year olds, 3 for four year olds, and 3 for five year olds. The 9 lessons will include at least ONE SAMPLE OF EACH of the above

areas: These should be, but may not be limited to, activities you use in assigned lessons. Include a Visual/Sample and place your activity in an optional but preferred plastic sheet cover.

CDA Resource #5 as assigned by the teacherSelect and include four samples of songs, finger plays, word games, or poems that you can use to promote phonological awareness. Describe strategies to promote phonological awareness among children whose home language is something other

than English.

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PLAY

Goal #3ECE Standard 4 Objective 1 & 2

(ECE 1A PO# 6, 9, ECE 1B PO# 3,6, ECE PO# 5)CDA Resource #8 as assigned by the teacher Use the Internet, public library, or your program’s professional library to obtain at least two resources designed to assist teachers in constructively dealing with children with challenging behaviors (such as aggressive behavior like hitting or biting, or shyness).

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CDA Resource #9 as assigned by the teacherProvide the name and telephone number of an agency in the community where you work for making referrals to family counseling.

CDA Resource #7 as assigned by the teacherProvide the titles, authors, publishers, copyright dates, and a short summary for each of ten age-appropriate children’s books that you use to support development of children’s self-concept and self-esteem, and to help children deal with life’s challenges. These books may support development of cultural and linguistic group identity; gender identity; children with disabilities or special needs; separation, divorce, remarriage, or blended families; everyday activities and routines; and/or the cycle of life from human reproduction to death.

1. Title of the Book _____________________________________________________________________Author _____________________________________________________________________________Publisher: _______________________________________________ Copyright date ______________Short Summary of the age-appropriate children’s book:

How will you use it to support development of children’s self-concept and self-esteem, and to help children deal with life’s challenges? SEE THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

2. Title of the Book _____________________________________________________________________Author _____________________________________________________________________________Publisher: _______________________________________________ Copyright date ______________Short Summary of the age-appropriate children’s book:

How will you use it to support development of children’s self-concept and self-esteem, and to help children deal with life’s challenges? SEE THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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3. Title of the Book _____________________________________________________________________Author _____________________________________________________________________________Publisher: _______________________________________________ Copyright date ______________Short Summary of the age-appropriate children’s book:

How will you use it to support development of children’s self-concept and self-esteem, and to help children deal with life’s challenges? SEE THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

4. Title of the Book _____________________________________________________________________Author _____________________________________________________________________________Publisher: _______________________________________________ Copyright date ______________Short Summary of the age-appropriate children’s book:

How will you use it to support development of children’s self-concept and self-esteem, and to help children deal with life’s challenges? SEE THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

5. Title of the Book _____________________________________________________________________Author _____________________________________________________________________________Publisher: _______________________________________________ Copyright date ______________Short Summary of the age-appropriate children’s book:

How will you use it to support development of children’s self-concept and self-esteem, and to help children deal with life’s challenges? SEE THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

6. Title of the Book _____________________________________________________________________Author _____________________________________________________________________________Publisher: _______________________________________________ Copyright date ______________Short Summary of the age-appropriate children’s book:

How will you use it to support development of children’s self-concept and self-esteem, and to help children deal with life’s challenges? SEE THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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7. Title of the Book _____________________________________________________________________Author _____________________________________________________________________________Publisher: _______________________________________________ Copyright date ______________Short Summary of the age-appropriate children’s book:

How will you use it to support development of children’s self-concept and self-esteem, and to help children deal with life’s challenges? SEE THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

8. Title of the Book _____________________________________________________________________Author _____________________________________________________________________________Publisher: _______________________________________________ Copyright date ______________Short Summary of the age-appropriate children’s book:

How will you use it to support development of children’s self-concept and self-esteem, and to help children deal with life’s challenges? SEE THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

9. Title of the Book _____________________________________________________________________Author _____________________________________________________________________________Publisher: _______________________________________________ Copyright date ______________Short Summary of the age-appropriate children’s book:

How will you use it to support development of children’s self-concept and self-esteem, and to help children deal with life’s challenges? SEE THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

10. Title of the Book _____________________________________________________________________Author _____________________________________________________________________________Publisher: _______________________________________________ Copyright date ______________Short Summary of the age-appropriate children’s book:

How will you use it to support development of children’s self-concept and self-esteem, and to help children deal with life’s challenges? SEE THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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Goal #4ECE Standard 2 Objective 2, Standard 3

Objective 3, Standard 5 Objective 2(ECE 2 PO# 5)

CDA Resource #11 as assigned by the teacher Document your program’s policies that specify parent’ responsibilities and what the program does for parents. (Insert the parent manual that the center currently uses.)

CDA Resource #10 as assigned by the teacherFind out where to obtain resources, materials, and translation services for families whose home language is other than English. Provide the agency name and contact information.

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Goal #5ECE Standard 4 Objective 1 & 3, Standard 5 Objective 1

(ECE 1A PO# 2, ECE 2 PO# 5)CDA Resource #12 as assigned by the teacher Provide three samples of recordkeeping forms used in early childhood programs. Include an accident report, emergency form, and a third form of your choice. (Insert the forms that the center currently uses.)

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Goal #6ECE Standard 1 Objective 1 & 2, Standard 2 Objective 1

(ECE 1A PO# 3, ECE 2 PO# 5)CDA Resource #15 as assigned by the teacher Obtain four pamphlet(s) or articles (may be downloaded from the Internet) designed to help parents understand how young children develop and learn. Articles must help parents understand how babies and toddlers (birth to age 3) develop and learn. At least one article must relate to brain development.

CDA Resource #13 as assigned by the teacher Use the Internet, public library, or your program’s professional library to obtain the name, address, and phone number of your state’s agency that regulates child care centers and homes. These regulations are available electronically at the website of the National

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Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care (http://nrckids.org/STATES/states.htm).

Make a copy of the section(s) that describes qualification requirements for personnel (teachers, directors, and assistants).

Name, address, and phone number of your state’s agency

Describe two important requirements related to your job responsibilities.

CDA Resource #14 as assigned by the teacher Review the websites of two or three national early childhood associations (one with a local affiliate) to obtain information about membership, their resources, and how to order (if necessary, use the public library for Internet access). Download at least two resources from the Internet that will enhance your work.

2-3 Websites and print off and attach 2 resources

CDA Resource #17 as assigned by the teacher 17. Obtain contact information for at least two agencies in the community that provide resources and services for children with disabilities (in most communities, the local school district provides these services).

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ObservationsCDA Resource #16 as assigned by the teacher Locate an observation tool to use in recording information about children’s behavior. One copy should be blank; the other one should be filled out as a sample of your observation of an individual child. (The child’s name should not be included.)

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