Child Care Connections/ NMCAA
CDA SYLLABUS
Fall 2011 � Spring 2012
COMPETENCY GOAL #1- SAFE, HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
September 24 - CLASS #1 Instructor: Marsha & Melissa
Content:
Getting Acquainted; The CDA Process; Review of CDA booklet;
process, course expectations; Initial safety discussion
Afternoon Application
Using websites
Putting together your professional resource file
Assigned Work
Reading: Chapter 1 and do one Learning Activity.
PRF: Write Autobiography
October 1- CLASS # 2 OFF SITE � NMCD CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND
MEET - Melissa
Autobiography Due
Application Afternoon To be completed by Session # 3:
Bring: Resource # 1- Summary of legal requirements and agency
policy for reporting child abuse and neglect.
Resource # 2 � Current CPR (before May 2011)
Resource # 3 � Nutrition Information Source
Reading: Chapter Two � Do one Learning Activity.
October 22 � CLASS # 3 Marsha
Content:
Learning Environment
Reading Review Chapter 2
Application Afternoon
Room Arrangement as A Teaching Strategy
Bring: PRF # 4 Sample Weekly plan
#14 Websites � Download 2 Resources
#15 4 Developmental Pamphlets
Work: Read Chapter 3 and do one Learning Activity.
Write Competency Goal 1
COMPETENCY GOAL # 2- PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCE
November 5 � CLASS # 4 Melissa
Content:
Physical Development
Reading Review Chapter 3
Application Afternoon:
Advisor Check info DVD letter
Bring: PRF # 16 Observation Tool
Work: Read Chapter 4 and do one learning activity.
November 19 � CLASS # 5 Marsha
Content:
Physical Development & Observation and Assessment
Skills
Reading Review Chapter 4
Guest Speaker � ?
Application Afternoon:
Work: PRF # 6 (9 learning experiences)
Reading Chapter 5 and do one Learning Activity.
December 3 � CLASS # 6 Marsha
Content:
Intellectual Development
Reading Review Chapter 5
Application Afternoon:
Advisor Check
Bring: PRF # 16 Disabilities Resources
Work: Reading: Chapter 6 and one Learning Activity.
January 14 � CLASS # 7 Melissa
Content:
Intellectual Development (Literacy) and Observation
Reading Review Chapter 6
Application Afternoon:
Parent Questionnaire Review and Dissemination Plan
Bring: Resource Item # 5 Four activities to promote phonological awareness.
Describe strategies for children whose English is a second language.
Work: Read: Chapter 7 and do one Learning
Activity.
Write Competency Goal 2
COMPETENCY GOAL #3- SUPPORTING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVT.
February 11 � CLASS # 8 Marsha
Content:
Social and Emotional Development
Reading Review Chapter 7
Guest Speaker: Vicki Arlt
Application Afternoon:
Work: PRF # 7 - 10 Books
Read Chapter 8 & 9 and Review Q�s
March 10 � CLASS # 9 Melissa
Content:
Social/Emotional; Observation; Family Relationships
Reading Review Chapters 8 & 9
Guest Speaker:
Application Afternoon
Work: PRF # 8 Web articles on Guidance
PRF # 9 Family Counseling
Read Chapter 10 and do one Learning Activity.
Write Competency Goal # 3
COMPETENCY GOAL #4- POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES
April 14 � CLASS # 10 Marsha
Content:
Productive Relationships
Reading Review Chapter 11
Application Afternoons:
Bring: PRF # 11 � Program Policy for Parents (Handbook)
Work: PRF # 10 � Translation Services
Read: Chapter 11 and do one Learning
Activity.
Write Competency Goal # 4
COMPETENCY GOAL #5-ENSURE A WELL-RUN PROGRAM
April 28 � CLASS # 11 Melissa
Content:
Program Operations
Reading review Chapter 11
Guest Speaker
Application Afternoons:
Training Hours Check
Bring: PRF # 12 � 3 Sample Record Forms
Work: Read: Chapter 12 and do one Learning Activity.
Write Competency Goal # 5
COMPETENCY GOAL #6- COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONALISM
May 5 � CLASS # 12 Marsha
Content:
Professionalism and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
Reading Review Chapter 12
Bring: PRF # 13 � Licensing Regulations and Requirement
(written Summary of qualifications).
Work: Read Chapter 13 and do one Learning Activity.
Write Competency Goal # 6
May 19- CLASS #13 Marsha & Melissa
Content:
Preparing for your verification visit
Reading Review Chapter 13
Application Afternoon:
Work: PRF Final Review
CELEBRATION
General Guidance and Expectations:
� For all reading assignments you will be responsible for answering 2
of the review questions. You will be asked to share your informed responses
in class.
� In addition to the above scheduled coursework you will be expected to
complete a total of 16 hours additional training and complete the required
training report form to meet the 120-hour CDA requirement. This can be
combined web or computer based and on site training options. Work training is
acceptable providing it covers one of the CDA Competency Goal areas.
� For any preplanned or unexpected absences additional work must be
completed to demonstrate your understanding of class content.
� Snow day policy: Cancellation due to weather will be determined by
the instructor. You will be notified via phone or email.
� April 21 will be set aside as a snow make up day if needed.
Instructor Contact Information:
Marsha Miller: 231.409.0048; mcrzmiller@aol.com
https://www.teacherweb.com/MI/NMHSAHeadStart/BecomingaCDACandidate/h0.aspx
