CDA Bridge Bundle: Preschool - online

1. Describe the importance of providing opportunities for children to practice independence.
2. Recognize the importance of the use of developmental screenings.
3. Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices for anxiety in the child care setting.
4. Describe the components of the ASQ.
5. Give examples of what educators can submit as samples for children’s portfolios.
6. Define Developmentally Appropriate Practice
7. Describe the primary learning centers and their components.
8. Give examples of strategies teachers can use to communicate with parents regarding challenging behaviors.
9. Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with depression.
10. Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices for depression in the childcare setting.
11. Identify Jean Piaget's stages of cognitive development.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of how environment and equipment modifications support individual needs.
13. Identify theory and theorist in relation to child development.
14. Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with developmental disabilities.
15. Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with ADHD.
16. Identify the components of a lesson plan for all abilities.
17. List community resources, supports, and referrals for ADHD.
18. Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices for ADHD in the child care setting.
19. Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices for cerebral palsy in the child care setting.
20. Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices for developmental disabilities in the childcare setting.
21. Identify factors that influence learning.
22. List community resources, support, and referrals for developmental disabilities.
23. Identify similarities between major theories.
24. List community resources, supports, and referrals for cerebral palsy.
25. Demonstrate an understanding of prenatal development and its impact on child development.
26. Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with hearing loss.
27. Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices for autism spectrum disorder in the child care setting.
28. Demonstrate an understanding of how the community in which a child lives influences development
29. Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment for infants and toddlers.
30. Identify the basic musical milestones in children aged from birth to 5 years.
31. Describe the importance of social emotional skill development in children entering kindergarten.
32. Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with conduct disorder.
33. Demonstrate an understanding of how to support all children and youth at times of change, transition, or separation.
34. Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices for hearing loss in the childcare setting.
35. Recognize the impact of unexpected changes on children and youth.
36. Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices for conduct disorder in the child care setting.
37. List community resources, supports, and referrals for conduct disorder.
38. Illustrate ways to apply the essentials of using supportive social learning to handle behavior issues.
39. Identify criteria that should be considered when choosing appropriate transition activities.
40. Demonstrate an understanding of how learning experiences develop emerging skills
41. Demonstrate an understanding of inclusionary practices.
42. Recognize that children develop independence at different stages.
43. Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
44. List community resources, supports, and referrals for autism spectrum disorder.
45. Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with anxiety.
46. Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with cerebral palsy.
47. Demonstrate an understanding of emergent curriculum.
48. List community resources, supports, and referrals for depression.
49. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of parent/caregiver relationship
50. Identify assessment tools.
51. List strategies to collaborate with specialists to administer developmental screenings.
52. Demonstrate an understanding of the ADA.
53. List community resources, supports, and referrals for anxiety.
54. Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of individualized learning
55. Identify the different types of portfolios used in child care programs, and the appropriate portfolio components for each type.
56. Demonstrate an understanding of observational techniques that result in accurate and objective observation
57. Identify communication issues that are common in the early care and education environment
58. Demonstrate understanding of effective listening skills in childcare.

Criteria to earn CEUs:

Certificates are awarded when the following criteria have been met by the learner:

1. Class has been paid in full
2. All material has been reviewed
3. All review questions and final test have been completed with a passing score of 80% or higher.

Learning Assessment Method:

Learners will be assessed through questions after every section is completed. Learners will not be allowed to proceed to the next section of the training until all questions have been answered correctly. Learners will be presented with a final test composed of true/false and multiple choice questions. Upon successful completion of the training, learners will receive their certificate by email.

Learning Methodology:

Online material will be presented in the form of slides, accompanied with speech. Videos will be used to demonstrate ideas and concepts. Charts and tables will be used for illustration.

Logistics/Required Technology:

A stable internet connection is required for the completion of this course. Users are highly encouraged to take their online course on Google Chrome on either a laptop or desktop computer. Speakers and/or headphones are also required to hear speech.

Payment Policy:

Payments need to be made in full. No refunds will be issued after starting the class.

Proprietary or conflict of interest disclosure:

Unless otherwise stated in the course description none of H & H subject matter experts and editor has any conflict or proprietary interests related to the material they prepared in this course.

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ChildCareEd CDA Credential Training Portfolio Review – Required Documents

As part of our Portfolio Review process, you are required to upload the following documents for review by our team of certified CDA PD Specialists..

Please note:

• All documents must be uploaded as PDF files. Other formats will not be accepted.
• Each document you submit is a required component of your Professional Portfolio.
• Once submitted, our certified CDA PD Specialists will review your documents. They will either approve your submission or provide feedback requesting revisions and resubmission.
• After all documents have been reviewed and accepted, and you have successfully completed all coursework, you will receive your certificate of completion for your CDA training.

Required Reflective Competency Statements and Documents

• CS I: How you create a safe, healthy, and learning-friendly environment.
• CS II: How you promote physical and cognitive growth.
• CS III: How you help children build positive relationships and self-control.
• CS IV: How you engage and support families.
• CS V: How you keep the classroom organized and support children’s learning.
• CS VI: Your professional growth and advocacy.
• Professional Philosophy Statement