Course curriculum
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Trainer Information
- Training Certification
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Introduction - What to Expect?
- What can you expect from this course?
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Objectives
- Course Objectives
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Process for Obtaining a CDA
- CDA Council
- Competency Book
- Verification Visit
- Scheduling
- During the PD visit
- Portfolio
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Instructor Video #1
- Instructor Video #1
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Directions #1
- Directions
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CDA Manual
- CDA Manual
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Providing a Safe Environment
- Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
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PowerPoint #1
- PPT
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Instructor Video #2
- Instructor Video #2
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Textbook - Chapter 1
- Chapter 1 - Safety
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Importance
- ECE Environment
- Benefits
- Setting
- Why Chose Early Childcare?
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Supervision
- Why?
- Supervision
- Why is it important?
- Supervision
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Video
- Tips for Child Safety in the Preschool Classroom
- Teaching Children How to Use the Playground Correctly
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8 Classroom Safety Tips
- #1
- #2 & #3
- #4 & #5
- #6 & #7
- #8
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Chemicals/Outdoors
- Chemicals
- Outdoors
- Each Day
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Bright From the Start Regulations Handbook
- CCLC Rules and Regulations
- Knowing
- What to expect
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Article - Illness
- Article - Illness
- Illness
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Disease Chart
- Directions
- Communicable Disease Chart
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Temperatures
- Temperatures
- Heat Index/Wind Chills
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Safety/Sanitation
- Safety/Sanitation
- Each Day
- Emergency
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Handwashing
- Directions
- Staff Handwashing Rules
- Children's handwashing
- Children's Handwashing Rules
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Diapering
- Directions
- Diapering
- Diapering-procedures-childcare
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SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndromw)
- What is SIDS?
- Risk Factors
- Prevention Strategies
- Information
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Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Resources
- DECAL Emergency Information
- Response Resources
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Activity #1
- Activity #1 - Developing a Safety Curriculum
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Reflective Question #1
- Reflective Question #1 - Safety
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Optional Assignment
- Optional Assignment #1
- Optional Assignment #2
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Quiz #1 (Must make at least an 80% to continue)
- Quiz #1 (Must make at least an 80% to continue)
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Teaching Good Health & Nutrition
- Teaching Good Health & Nutrition
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Textbook - Chapter #2
- Chapter 2 - Health
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Nutrition
- Infant Feeding
- Solid Food
- Food Preparation
- When to Feed
- Choices
- Food to Limit
- Foods to Avoid
- Drinks to Limit
- Milk
- Milk
- Milk Alternatives
- Picky Eaters
- Tips
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Food Preparation
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Utencils
- Hungry or Full
- Birth - 6 months
- 6 to 24 months
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Food Allergies
- Food Allergies in Babies
- Food Allergies in Toddlers
- Food Allergies in Preschoolers
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Choking Hazards
- Choking Hazards
- Foods - 6 to 12 months
- Choking Hazards
- Foods - 12 to 24 months
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Common Illnesses
- Common Illnesses
- Strep & Pink eye
- Common Cold & RSV
- Croup & Pertussis
- Fifth & Hay Fever
- Roseola & Eczema
- Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease
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Immunizations
- Immunization Chart
- Need to Know
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Dental Hygiene
- Babies & Toddlers
- Risks
- Prevention
- Cleaning - 0 to 6 months
- Cleaning - 6 to 12 months
- Cleaning - 12 to 18 Months
- Cleaning - 18 months to 5 years
- Sippy Cups
- Recommendations
- Recommendations
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Activity #2
- Activity #2 - Handwashing
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Reflective Question #2
- Reflective Question #2
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Optional Assignment
- Optional Assignment
- Optional Assignment #2
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Quiz #2 (Must make at least an 80% to continue)
- Quiz #2
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Using materials and exploration to promote learning
- Using materials and exploration to promote learning
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Textbook - Chapter 3
- Chapter 3 - Learning Environments
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Videos
- Creating the Right Environment
- Managing the Classroom: Designing Environments
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Classroom Materiels
- Quality Materials
- Developmentally Appropriate
- Culturally Appropriate
- Interesting Items
- Do your materials work
- Environment
- Stimuli
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Infant/Toddler Classrooms
- Infant/Toddler Materials List
- Article - Infant environment
- Environment
- Examples of classroom set-ups for infant/toddler classrooms.
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Preschool Classrooms
- Bright from the Start Pre-K Classroom Checklist
- Article - Preschool environment
- Environment
- Examples of classroom set-ups for pre-school classroom
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Your Classroom
- What is your classroom like
- Reflection
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Resources
- Section #1 Resources
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Activity #3
- Activity #3 - Activity Centers
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Reflective Question #3
- Reflective Question #3
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Quiz #3 (Will be manually graded.)
- Quiz #3
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Posttest #1
- Posttest #1
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Directions #2
- Directions
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PowerPoint #2
- PowerPoint #2
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Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development
- Section #2
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Instructor Video #3
- Instructor Video
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Textbook - Chapter 4
- Chapter 4 - Physical Development
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Infant/toddler Developmental Milestones
- Infant development - Birth to 3 months
- Helping Development
- Developmental Milestones - Infants
- Development Milestones - Toddlers
- Development Milestones - Preschool
- Red Flags - Infants
- Red Flags - Toddlers/Preschool
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Articles
- Article - Physical Development (infant/toddler)
- Article - Physical Development (preschool)
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Videos
- Physical Development and Motor Skills
- Supporting Physical Development in Infants and Toddlers
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Examples of Physical Development Activities
- Examples of Physical Development Activities
- Physical Development Chart
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Motor Skills
- Gross motor vs. fine motor skills
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Fine Motor Skills
- Why they are needed
- Milestones
- Activities
- Red Flags
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Gross Motor Skills
- What is it?
- Milestones
- Red Flags
- Information
- Activities
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Activity #4
- Activity #4 - Large Muscle Development
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Reflective Question #4
- Reflective Question #4
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Quiz #4 (Will be graded manually.)
- Quiz #4
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Cognitive Development
- Cognitive Development
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Instructor #4
- Instructor Video
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Textbook - Chapter 5
- Chapter 5 - Cognitive Development
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Defining Cognitive Development
- Cognitive Development Defined
- Milestones
- Starting Early
- Play
- Activities
- Reenforcement
- Examples of Cognitive Development Activities
- Cognitive Development Chart
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Videos
- 4 Stages of Cognitive Development
- Cognitive development activities for 9-12 month old
- Cognitive Growth in Preschool
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Activity #5
- Activity #5 - Cognitive Development
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Reflective Question #5
- Reflective Question #5
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Quiz #5 (Must make at least an 80% to continue)
- Quiz #5
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Instructor Video #5
- Instructor Video
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Textbook - Chapter 6
- Chapter 6 - Communication
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Language
- 4 Main Components of Language
- Information
- Stimulate Language Development
- Red Flags
- Language Activities
- Build Listening and Understanding Skills
- Language and Speech Disorders
- Helping Children Learn Language
- If There are Concerns
- Red Flags
- Treatment
- Examples of Communication Activities
- Communication Chart
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Article - Communication
- Article - Communication Development
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Videos
- Language for Learning: Infants and Toddlers
- Language for Learning: Preschoolers
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Early Literacy
- Receptive Language
- Print Rich Environment
- Pre-Reading
- Alphabet
- The 6 Main Components of Early Literacy
- Checklist
- Benefits
- Pre-Reading
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Preschool Math
- Teaching Preschool Math
- Video
- Concepts
- Developing Math Skills
- What You Can Do
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Music & Movement
- What is Music & Movement?
- Music & Movement in Preschool
- Why is music and movement important in child development?
- How to use music and movement in the classroom.
- Practical Activities
- Songs to use
- Tips
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Science & Social Studies in preschool
- Science
- Why is science important in early childhood?
- Science Concepts
- Experiments
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Social Studies
- Importance
- Activities
- Benefits
- Handout-Community Helpers
- Handout - Community Tracing
- Handout-Community Signs
- Handout-Civics
- Handout-Ocean
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Activity #6
- Activity #6 - Reading Activity
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Reflective Question #6
- Reflective Question #6
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Quiz #6 (Must make at least an 80% to continue)
- Quiz #6
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Creativity
- Creativity
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Instructor Video #6
- Instructor Video #6
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Textbook Chapter #7
- Chapter #7 - Creativity
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Sensory Exploration
- What is Sensory Exploration
- Benefits
- Characteristics
- Music Exploration
- Art Exploration
- Sensory Exploration Activities
- Examples of Sensory Development Activities
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Videos
- DIY Sensory Bin Ideas for Toddlers| Sensory Activities
- Paint and Learn to Draw and Mix Colors
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Activity #7
- Activity #7 - Sensory Exploration
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Reflective Question #7
- Reflective Question #7
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Quiz #7 (Will be graded manually.)
- Quiz #7
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Instructor Video #7
- Instructor Video
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Textbook Chapters 8 & 9
- Chapter 8 & 9 - Self & Social Development
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Self & Social Development
- Self & Social Development
- Beyond the ABC's
- What Is Social Development?
- Promoting Healthy Social and Emotional Development
- Executive Function
- Milestones
- Red Flags
- Mental Health Issues
- Examples of Social Development Activities
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Articles - Social Development
- Article - Social Development in Infants and Toddlers
- Article - Social Development
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Videos
- Practical Strategies for Teaching Social Emotional Skills
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Section #2 Resources
- Resources
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Activity #8
- Activity #8 - Feelings
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Reflective Question #8 & #9
- Reflective Question 8 & 9
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Quiz #8 (Must make at least an 80% to continue)
- Quiz #8
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Posttest #2
- Posttest
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Directions #4
- Directions
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PowerPoint #3
- Section #3
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Supporting children’s social and emotional development
- Section #3
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Instructor Video #8
- Instructor Video
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Textbook Chapter 10
- Chapter 10 - Guidance
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What is self-esteem?
- Self-esteem
- Developing Self-esteem
- Negative Self-esteem
- Ways to Build Self-esteem
- Self-esteem at Different Ages
- Activities for Developing Self-esteem
- Why so early?
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Videos
- Positive Interactions with Children
- Building your child's self-esteem
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Article - Self esteem
- Article - Self esteem
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Quiz #9 (Will be graded manually.)
- Quiz #9
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Modeling Correct Social Skills
- Modeling Correct Social Skills
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Instructor Video #9
- Instructor Video
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Modeling Correct Social Skills
- Play and Social Development
- Social Activities
- Social And Emotional Learning Skills
- Emotional And Social Development Activities for Toddlers
- Social-Emotional Activities For Preschoolers
- Games To Enhance Social And Emotional Skills
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Social Emotional Activities
- Why it matters
- Activities
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Videos
- Social Skills in Kids
- Social Skills Learning Tips For Preschoolers
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Article - Social Skills
- Article - Social Skills
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Article - Social Skills 2
- Article - Social Skills2
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Socialization
- Why it matters
- Social-emotional learning (SEL)
- SEL Tools
- Supporting Socialization
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Self-Regulation
- Why it matters
- Milestones
- Strategies
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Video
- Self-regulation
- Tucker the Turtle
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Activity #9
- Activity #9 - Modeling
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Quiz # 10 (Must make at least an 80% to continue)
- Quiz #10
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Modeling Conflict Resolution and Healthy Relationships
- Conflict Resolution
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Modeling Conflict Resolution and Healthy Relationships
- Modeling Conflict Resolution and Healthy Relationships
- Prolonged Helplessness
- Birth to 9 months
- Seven to 18 months
- 15 to 36 months
- Emotional Responsibility
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Videos
- Building Positive Relationships with Young Children (supporting social emotional development)
- Helping Toddlers Regulate Emotions
- Relationship Building
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Article - Relationships
- Article - Relationships
- Article - Healthy Relationships
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Section #3-Resources
- Resources
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Activity #10
- Activity #10 - Intervention
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Reflective Question #10
- Reflective Question #10
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Posttest Section #3 (Must make at least an 80% to continue)
- Post-assessment
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Directions #5
- Directions
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PowerPoint #4
- PowerPoint Section #4
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Building productive relationships with families
- Section #4
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Textbook Chapter #11
- Chapter #11 - Families
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Instructor Video #10
- Instructor Video #10
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Listening
- Activity
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Family Engagement
- Why is Family Engagement vital?
- Connecting with Families
- Family Engagement Websites
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Videos
- Family Engagement
- Building Partnerships with Families
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Family Engagement
- Assignment - Family Engagement
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Article - Family Engagement
- Article-Family Engagement 1
- Article-Family Engagement 2
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Parent Involvement
- Parent Involvement
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Communication with Parents
- Communication with Parents
- Why is parent-teacher communication important?
- Types of Communication
- Why?
- Communication Forms
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Video
- Video
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Article - Communication
- Article-Communication
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Activity
- Activity - Newsletter
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Parent Conference
- Parent Conferences
- Parent Conferences
- The Conferences
- Examples of Conference Forms
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Home Visits/Referrals/Services
- Home Visits/Referrals/Services
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Home Visits
- Parents
- Teachers
- Checklist
- Forms
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Article - Home Visits
- Article-Home visits
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Video
- Home Visits
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Resources
- Family Support Services
- Resources for Families
- Georgia Parent Resources
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Activity #11
- Activity #11 - New Family
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Reflective Question #11
- Reflective Question #11
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Quiz #11 (Must make at least an 80% to continue)
- Quiz #11
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Directions #6
- Directions
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PowerPoint Section #5 & #6
- PPT #5 & #6
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Textbook - Chapter 12
- Chapter 12 - Program Management
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Managing an effective program
- Section #5
- Layout
- Classroom Management
- Learning Centers
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Video
- The Importance of Early Childhood Education
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Early Childcare Education (ECE)
- What is ECE?
- Purpose
- Research
- Benefits of ECE
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Article - ECE Importance
- Article - ECE is Important
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Video
- Planning - Classroom Management
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GELDS
- GELDS
- What are GELDS?
- Using GELDS
- Sample Lesson Plan
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Record Keeping
- Record Keeping
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Assessments
- Assessments
- Anecdotals
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Article - Recording
- Article - Recording
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Resource
- Resource - Record Keeping
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Reporting - Child Abuse
- Reporting
- Mandated Reporter
- What to Report
- Mandated Reporter Training
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Article - Mandated Reporter
- Article - Mand. Reporter
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Child Abuse - Mandated Reporting
- Mandated Reporting
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Regulations
- Regulations
- Regulations - Records & Discipline
- Regulations - Equipment & Toys
- Regulations - First Aid/CPR & Hygiene
- Regulations - Medications & Prohibited Substances
- Regulations - Required Reporting
- Regulations - Safe Sleeping & Resting Requirements
- Regulations - Staff Ratios & Supervision
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Activity #12
- Activity #12 - Record Keeping
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Quiz #12 (You must make at least an 80% to continue.)
- Quiz
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Communication
- Communication
- Poor Communication Skills
- Top 10 Communication Skills
- Barriers to Effective Communication
- Communication Styles
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Communication Activity
- Communication
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Article - Communication
- Article- Communication
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Article - Type of Communicator
- Article- Type of Communicator
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Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
- Section #6
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Instructor Video #11
- Ethics
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Ethics
- NAEYC Code of Conduct
- Educators
- Discussion
- Code of Conduct
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Ethics
- Code of Ethics
- Ethical Scenarios
- Commitment
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Videos
- Ethics in Early Childcare
- Video
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Video
- NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct | Values, Areas & Commitment
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Video
- Video
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What Makes an Excellent Early Childhood Educator
- Excellent EC Educator
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Instructor Video #12
- Instructor Video Excellent Educatior
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Educator Qualities
- 8 Qualities
- Identifying a great childcare provider
- Professional Commitments
- 7 Teaching Strategies
- Teacher Tips
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Article - Excellent ECE
- Article - Excellent ECE Educator
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Professional Development
- Professional Development
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Instructor Video #13
- Instructor Video - Professional Development
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Professional Development
- Why is Professional Development important?
- Obtaining Professional Development
- Face-to-Face Training
- On-line Training
- Hybrid Training
- Resources
- Networking
- Early Childhood Membership Associations
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Article - Professional Development
- Article - Professional Development
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Professional Development Activity
- Professional Development Activity
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Video
- Early Childhood Education – The Impact of Professional Development
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Leadership
- Leadership
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Leadership
- Managing day to day tasks
- Leadership Style
- 15 Leadership Qualities That Make Good Leaders
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Video
- Video
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Leadership Qualities Activity
- Activity - Leadership
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Leadership Self-Assessment
- Instructions
- Leadership-compass-self-assessment
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Co-existing with your Co-workers
- Co-existing with your Co-workers
- Why is it important to co-exist?
- Getting along with co-workers
- 10 Strategies
- Learning to co-exist
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Article - Conflict
- Article-Conflict
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Reflective Question #12
- Reflective Question #12
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Quiz #13 (Will be manually graded.)
- Quiz
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Stress in the Early Childhood Setting
- Stress in the ECE Setting
- Stressors
- How to know that you are stressed and why
- Taking Care of Yourself
- Reducing Stress
- How to handle stress
- Resources to help
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Article - Stress
- Article - Stress
- Article - Stress 2
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Video
- Teacher Burnout Is Real
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Section #5 & #6-Resources
- Code of Conduct
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Activity #13
- Activity - Self Improvement Plan
- Self improvement
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Reflective Question #13
- Reflective Question #13
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Quiz #14
- Quiz #14 (This will be graded manually.)
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Directions #7
- Directions #7
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Different Forms of Assessment
- What is a Preschool Assessment?
- ASQSE sample
- DECA
- Assessments for 0-3 years
- Assessments for 3-6 years
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ASQ Intervention Activities
- Review the ASQ Activity
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Article - Assessments
- Article - Assessments
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Video
- Observational Assessment in Early Care and Education
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Observing and recording children’s behavior
- Section #7
- Assessment Systems
- Checklists and Rating Scales
- Developmental Assessments
- ASQ3 & ASQ SE
- Battelle Developmental Inventory
- Talking to Parents
- 9 Keys to Effective Practice
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Observations
- Purpose of Observations
- Types of Observations
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Instruction
- Effective Interactions
- Differentiated Instruction
- Learning
- Scaffolding
- Development
- Scenarios
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Article - Observations
- Article - Observation
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Video
- Observing Young Children
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Quiz #15 (You must make at least an 80% to continue.)
- Quiz #15
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Special Education in Early Childhood
- Observing and recording children’s behavior
- IEP/IFSP
- Qualifying Disability Categories
- SPED Terms
- Understanding the IEP Process
- Inclusion as a Goal
- Strategies
- Inclusion
- Early Intervention
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Assessments in Special Education
- Resources
- Preschool disabilities
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Autism
- Red Flags
- Developmental Milestones
- Differences
- Communication
- Responding
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Videos
- Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education
- Meaningful Inclusion in Early Childhood
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Videos
- Preschool Children with Autism
- Preschool children with Down Syndrome
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Article - Individual
- Article - Individual
- Article - Inclusion
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Videos
- Parent Aware Individualized Learning
- Individualized Learning for preschoolers
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Demonstration Video
- Demonstration
- Language Development
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Quiz #16
- Quiz #16 (You must make at least an 80% to continue.)
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Understanding brain development in young children
- Section #8
- Critical Brain Development
- Interactions and Early Brain Development
- Helping children learn and grow
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Videos
- Understanding Brain Development During Early Childhood
- The Baby Brain
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Article - Brain Development
- Article - Brain Development
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Early Brain Development/Milestones
- Early Brain Development
- Understanding Brain Development
- CDC Milestones
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CDC Milestone Checklists
- Examples
- 2 months
- 9 months
- 18 months
- 3 years
- 5 years
- CDC App
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Diversity and Development
- Diversity and Development
- Cultural Diversity
- Equitable and Equal
- Rethinking Behaviors
- Culture
- Diversity and & ECE
- Anti-bias Curriculum
- Diverse Themes
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Article - Diversity
- Article - Diversity
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Videos
- What Is Diversity In Early Childhood Education
- Anti-bias lessons help preschoolers hold up a mirror to diversity
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Quiz #17
- Quiz #17
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Posttest #7 & #8
- Post-assessment
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Training Evaluation
- Training Evaluation
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What have you learned?
- What have you learned?
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Portfolio/CDA Exam & PD Visit
- CDA Council PowerPoint
- Competency Book
- Verification Visit
- Scheduling
- During the visit
- Portfolio
- Sample Bibliography
- Sample Philosophy Statement
- Practice Exam
- Creating a CDA Council Account
- CDA Council Account