Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI aligned)

Content

Instructional Method

Skills

Resources

   Assessment

12

PA

FACS

11.3 b, d

11.4 b

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

Math

2.2.11 a

2.3.11 c

National Early Childhood

4.1.1

4.2.5

4.3.5

4.4.2

4.4.3

4.4.4

4.4.6

4.4.7

4.5.3

4.6.3

To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment. (CDA) Subject Area 1

Health and Safety (NOCTI)

Hrs. 30 Lab

         10 Theory

• Safety
•  Health
•  Learning Environment

Examples:  safety, first aid, health, nutrition, space planning, materials and equipment, play.

Professional Resource File Artifact Collection

1. Textbook
2. Videos
3. Discussion
4. Group Work
5. Demonstration
6. Visit a Lab
7. Guest Speakers
8. Visuals

1. Demonstrate correct hand washing.
2. Conduct an emergency drill.
3. Inspect a center for safety hazards.
4. Create a weekly menu for healthy meals and snacks for a center.
5. Select and prepare a sample order for equipment, toys, and /or resources.
6. Develop a file of emergency and safety resources.

Child Development Associate Assessment System and Competancy Standards (CDA ASCS) Preschool

Caregivers in Center-based programs

Early Education Pathway to CDA

Working With Young Children

Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29

1. Portfolio/  Professional  Resource File Entry
2. Floor Plan
3. Chapter tests
4. Menus
5. Snack
6. Pediatric First Aid / CPR (OPT)
7. Lesson Plans
8. Observations
9. Worksheets
10. Classroom Discussions

Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI aligned)

Content

Instructional Method

Skills

Resources

    Assessment

12

PA

FACS

11.4a, b, c, e

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

Math

2.7.11a, b

2.8.11a

S/T

3.7.10c, d, e

National Early Childhood

4.1.1

4.2.1

4.2.2

4.2.5

4.3.2

4.3.3

4.3.4

4.3.6

4.5.3

To advance physical and intellectual competence. (CDA) Subject Area 2

Cognitive Development

Language Development and Communication (NOCTI)

Hrs. 10

• Physical
• Cognitive
• Communication
• Creative

Examples:  Large and small muscle, language and literacy, discovery, art, music.

Professional Resource File Artifact Collection

1. Textbook
2. Videos
3. Discussion
4. Group Work
5. Demonstration
6. Visit a Lab
7. Guest Speakers
8. Visuals

1. Plan and execute appropriate activities for storytelling, math, social studies, science, music, movement and art.
2. Record physical and motor development of a preschool child.
3. Promote early literacy readiness.
4. Identify alternative forms of communication for special needs children.

CDA ASCS Preschool

Early Education Pathway to CDA

Working With Young Children

Chapters 4, 5, 6, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30

Literacy Coach

1. Portfolio/  Professional  Resource File Entry
2. Chapter Tests
3. Worksheets
4. Lesson Plans
5. Observations
6. Classroom Discussions

Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI aligned)

Content

Instructional Method

Skills

Resources

  Assessment

12

PA

FACS

11.2f

11.4a, c

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

S/T 3.7.10c,

d, e

National Early Childhood

4.1.1.

4.2.5

4.5.1

4.5.2

4.5.3

To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance.

(CDA)

Subject area 3

.

Social and emotional development (NOCTI)

Hrs.  4

• Self
• Social

10. Guidance

Examples:  self-esteem,

independence, self-control, socialization

Professional Resource File Artifact Collection

1. Textbook
2. Videos
3. Discussion
4. Group Work

1. Demonstration
2. Visit a Lab

7.    Guest Speakers

8.   Visuals

1. Demonstrate appropriate guidance techniques.

1. Identify proper

      methods for

      dealing with

      behavioral

      issues.

1. Identify how to provide choices to preschoolers so they can become independent decision makers.
2. Identify techniques for conflict resolution.

CDA ASCS Preschool

Early Education

Pathway to CDA

Working With Young Children

Chapters 4, 5, 6,

10, 13, 14, 15, 20

Shaken Baby Syndrome Simulator

• Portfolio/  Professional  Resource File Entry

• Chapter Tests
• Worksheets
• Lesson Plans
• Observations
• Classroom Discussions

Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI aligned)

Content

Instructional Method

Skills

Resources

    Assessment

12

PA

FACS

11.2f, g

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

S/T 3.7.10c, d, e

National Early Childhood

4.1.1

4.5.4

4.5.5

To establish positive and productive relationships with families. (CDA) Subject area 4.

Positive relationships with families.

Culturally relevant care and education

Including children with special needs.

Positive adult-child relationships and guidance.

Professionalism.

(NOCTI)

Hrs. 6

• Families

Examples:  parent involvement, home visits, conferences, referrals

Professional Resource File Artifact Collection

• Textbook
• Videos
• Discussion
• Group Work
• Demonstration
• Visit a Lab
• Guest Speakers
• Visuals

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate communication skills.
• Review parent handbooks.
• Explain the role of a child advocate.

CDA ASCS Preschool

Early Education Pathway to CDA

Working With Young Children

Chapters 2, 12, 25, 27,  30, 31

• Portfolio/  Professional  Resource File Entry
• Parent communication
• Chapter Tests
• Worksheets
• Classroom Discussions

Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI

aligned)

Content

Instructional Method

Skills

Resources

     Assessment

12

PA

FACS 11.2c, h

11.4a, c, d, e

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

Math

2.6.11a, b

S/T

3.7.10c, d, e

CE&W

13.4.11c, 13.1.11b

National Early Childhood

4.1.1

4.2.2

4.2.4

4.2.5

4.3.1

4.3.2

4.3.3

4.3.4

4.3.6

4.5.4

4.6.3

4.6.4

4.6.5

4.6.6

To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs. (CDA)

Strategies to manage an effective program operation

(CDA Subject area 5)

Inclusion of children with special needs.

Culturally relevant care and education.

Program management.

(NOCTI)

Hrs. 10

• Program management

Examples:  planning, record keeping, reporting

• Textbook
• Videos
• Discussion
• Group Work
• Demonstration
• Visit a Lab
• Guest Speakers
• Visuals

• Reassess  goals for a center.
• Reassess curriculum to support standards.
• Revise a lesson plan to include special needs children.
• Apply methods of organization.
• Identify concerns and basic rights of special needs children.

CDA ASCS Preschool

Early Education Pathway to CDA

Working With Young Children

Chapters 2, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 28, 29, 30

• Portfolio/  Professional  Resource File Entry
• Chapter Tests
• Worksheets
• Lesson plans
• Observations
• Classroom Discussions

Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI aligned)

Content

Instructional Method

Skills

Resources

     Assessment

12

PA

FACS

11.2a, b, c, h

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

CE&W

13.1.11.a, b, d, e, f

S/T 3.7.10c, d, e

National Early Childhood

4.1.1

4.1.2

4.1.3

4.4.2

4.4.5

4.5.3

4.6.1

4.6.2

4.6.3

4.6.4

4.6.5

To maintain a commitment to professionalism. (CDA) Subject area 6.

Professionalism  (NOCTI)

Hrs.  7.5

• Professionalism

Examples:  advocacy, ethical practices, work force issues,  professional

associations

• Textbook
• Videos
• Discussion
• Group Work

• Demonstration
• Visit a Lab
• Guest Speakers
• Visuals

• Review and apply the Code of Ethics.
• Re-apply for

     and obtain

     clearances.

• Complete annual physical exam.
• Provide proof of TB Tine test.
• Chart progress on your personal career plan.
• Complete professional resource file and career portfolio that would include employment documents and samples of their work.
• Personal plan for frustration management (Time In – Time Out – Time Away).
• Recognize laws and regulations that pertain to licensing.
• Explain the procedure for reporting child abuse and neglect

.

CDA ASCS Preschool

Early Education

Pathway to CDA

Working With Young Children

Chapters 1, 2, 8, 10, 29, 32

• Portfolio/  Professional  Resource File Entry

• Chapter Tests
• Worksheets
• Classroom Discussions
• Case Studies
• Act 34 and Act 151 Clearance
• TB Tine Test

Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI aligned)

Content

Instructional Method

Skills

Resources

    Assessment

12

PA

FACS

11.4a

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

Math

2.7.11a

S/T

3.7.10c, d, e

National Early Childhood

4.1.1

4.2.1

4.2.2

4.2.3

4.6.2

To observe and record children’s behavior

(CDA) Subject area 7.

Observation and

documentation of learning (NOCTI)

Hrs.  5

Examples:

Tools and strategies for objective information collection

• Textbook
• Videos
• Discussion
• Group Work
• Demonstration
• Visit a Lab
• Guest Speakers
• Visuals

• Observe children’s interests and developmental level and adapt activities.
• Complete three different types of observations including anecdotal record.
• Utilize observations to assess children’s development.

CDA ASCS Preschool

Early Education Pathway to CDA

Working With Young Children

Chapters 3, 13-28

• Portfolio/  Professional  Resource File Entry
• Chapter Tests
• Worksheets
• Classroom Discussions
• Observations

Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI aligned)

Content

Instructional Method

Skills

Resources

    Assessment

12

PA

FACS 11.4a, c

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

S/T 3.7.10c, d, e

National Early Childhood

4.2.1

4.3.3

4.5.3

4.5.4

To understand principles of child development and learning. (CDA) Subject area 8.

Hrs.  12

Examples:

Developmental milestones from birth through age 5 cultural influences on development

• Textbook
• Videos
• Discussion
• Group Work
• Demonstration
• Visit a Lab
• Guest Speakers
• Visuals

• Apply developmental milestones to age appropriate activities.
• Promote appreciation and acceptance of diversity differences through age-appropriate activities and environment.