Course Description

PQAS Certified Instructor

Tracy Sammons-Venonsky

I am passionate about education and the development of children. I come from a family of educators. My goal is to provide children with high quality educational experiences and to assist in developing the whole child. By building teacher competence and confidence, we can impact a child's educational journey.

PQAS Certified Instructor

Tracy Sammons-Venonsky

I am passionate about education and the development of children. I come from a family of educators. My goal is to provide children with high quality educational experiences and to assist in developing the whole child. By building teacher competence and confidence, we can impact a child's educational journey.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Welcome

    • About This Course

    • What Do You Need

    • How to Set Up My Portfolio
  • 2

    An Overview of the CDA Process

    • An Overview of the CDA Process
  • 3

    Getting to Know You

    • PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT: Autobiography
  • 4

    CDA Class 1: Being an Educator

    • Professionalism and the Garbage Can Lid

    • Garbage Can Lid Professionalism

    • NAEYC Code of Ethics
  • 5

    PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT: Competency Statement VI

    • Competency Statement VI
  • 6

    PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT: Resource Collection VI

    • Resource Collection VI
  • 7

    CDA Class 2: Healthy and Safe Environments

    • Indicators of a Quality Learning Environment

    • 001117EarlyEssentialsWebisode7

    • Active Supervision

    • Read the chapters on Health and Safety below
  • 8

    PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT: Competency Statement I

    • Competency Statement I
  • 9

    PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT: Resource Collection I

    • Resource Collection I
  • 10

    CDA Class 3: Social Emotional Development

    • Ms. Tizzy

    • What is Social-Emotional Development?

    • Developing a Sense of Self Article
  • 11

    PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT: Competency Statement III

    • Competency Statement III
  • 12

    PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT: Resource Collection III

    • Resource Collection III
  • 13

    CDA Class 4: Physical and Cognitive Development

    • The Power of Play

    • Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

    • Physical Development in Early Childhood

    • Let’s Talk About Math_ Making Math Language Part of Everyday Routines • ZERO TO THREE

    • Powerful Interactions Article
  • 14

    The Science of Brain Development

    • Brain Matters
  • 15

    CDA Class 5: Program Management

    • Observing Young Children

    • Chapter 12
  • 16

    PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT: Competency Statement II

    • Competency Statement II
  • 17

    PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT: Resource Collection II

    • Resource Collection II

    • Detailed Lesson Plan Template
  • 18

    PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT: Competency Statement V

    • Competency Statement V
  • 19

    PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT: Resource Collection V

    • Resource Collection V
  • 20

    CDA Class 6: Communication and Families

    • The Still Face Experiment

    • Language during the First 5 Years

    • Communication

    • Promoting Early Language and Literacy

    • Planning for Positive Guidance_ Powerful Interactions Make a Difference _ NAEYC

    • Example of Positive Guidance

    • Family Questionnaires
  • 21

    Family Questionnaires

    • Family Questionnaire English

    • Family Questionnaire Spanish

    • Family Questionnaires Summary Sheet
  • 22

    PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT: Competency Statement IV

    • Competency Statement IV
  • 23

    PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT: Resource Collection IV

    • Resource Collection IV
  • 24

    How to Set Up Your Portfolio

    • How to Arrange the Portfolio

    • Resource Collection Checklists to Support You

    • What to Do Now?
  • 25

    MY CDA Portfolio Checklist

    • My CDA Professional Portfolio Checklist
  • 26

    Summary of Education

    • Summary of My CDA Education
  • 27

    Professional Philosophy Statement

    • Professional Philosophy Statement
  • 28

    How To Apply for Your CDA

    • Candidate_Checklist

    • Applying for Your CDA

    • Prep for the CDA Exam

    • Resources to Study Exam Prep
  • 29

    Contact for Help

    • Contact Information