ECE: Pathway to National Credential
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OCAS 8465
Course Length: 1 Year
This course provides high quality training for students who want to pursue the national credential of Child Development Associate (CDA). The curriculum includes reflective writing as a part of the learning process to expand the knowledge base. It is endorsed by the Oklahoma Child Care Services and aligned to several childcare entities including the Center for Early Childhood Professional Development (CECPD) for licensing regulations. Student leadership through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course.
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The CDA national credentialing program is a professional development opportunity for educators working in a variety of settings with children ages birth to 5 years old and their families to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the early childhood education field. The program is designed to assess and credential early childhood education professionals using multiple sources of evidence, including an exam, observation, and a professional portfolio. By earning a CDA credential in any of the settings (center-based infant-toddler, center-based preschool), an educator demonstrates a commitment to career advancement and professionalism.
CDA website: https://www.cdacouncil.org/en/
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Defines the steps of the credentialing process and benefits to students.
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Discusses the career path for high school students and the program benefits of the CDA for both students and faculty.
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The required coursework and work experience for the CDA credential can be completed in a 2 year program of study with dual enrollment of FCS courses.
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The required coursework and work experience for the CDA credential can be completed in a 3 year program of study of FCS courses.
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Explains the requirements and benefits of a CDA Certification gained through high school courses.
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Learn more about your baby by watching for developmental milestones. Smiling, cooing, and babbling are just a few. Your baby will show you many more milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves! Look for your child’s milestones regularly and share his progress with the doctor at every well-child visit.
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When you talk, read and sing with your child – even before they can use words – you’re helping them learn. And making them happier too! Research shows that talking, reading and singing with your child every day from birth helps build their brains as well as important language, math, reading and social skills for use in school and beyond. Talk, read and sing with your child in the language you are most comfortable using.
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Recorded session of Jeannie Seigrist, FCS teacher at Wyandotte, plus two of her students sharing how the CDA course has been implemented into the high school FCS program. Discussion of resources and other tips about the course also are included.
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