CDA Reflective Competency Statement Guide and Template - post

Competency Standard 1: To Establish and Maintain a Safe, Healthy Learning Environment

Functional Area: Safe
To ensure a #safe-environment for the children in my care, I do the following:

Functional Area: Healthy
To promote a #healthy environment, I do the following:

Functional Area: Learning Environment
To create a learning environment that supports children’s #growth, I do the following:

Competency Standard 2: To Advance Physical and Intellectual Competency

Functional Area: Physical
To encourage physical #development in my classroom, I implement activities such as:

Functional Area: Cognitive
To support cognitive development, I use the following strategies:

Functional Area: Communication
To foster communication skills, I engage children in:

Functional Area: Creativity
To #nurture creativity in the classroom, I provide opportunities for:

Competency Standard 3: To Support Social and Emotional Development and Provide Positive Guidance

Functional Area: Self
To promote self-awareness and independence, I support children by:

Functional Area: Social
To help children build social skills, I encourage them to:

Functional Area: Guidance
To provide positive guidance and encourage good behavior, I focus on:

Competency Standard 4: To Establish Positive and Productive Relationships with Families

Functional Area: Families
To build strong relationships with families, I communicate and support them by:

Competency Standard 5: To Ensure a Well-Run, Purposeful Program Responsive to Participant Needs

Functional Area: Program Management
To create a well-run and purposeful program, I organize and manage activities by:

Competency Standard 6: To Maintain a Commitment to Professionalism

Functional Area: Professionalism
To uphold professionalism in my work, I:

This template serves as a structured guide for each of your Reflective Competency Statements. Use it to outline specific actions, strategies, and reflections that demonstrate your mastery of the CDA Competency Standards. Aim to write in detail, addressing each Functional Area with examples from your classroom experience. This will showcase your dedication and expertise in #early-childhood-education. Visit ChildCareEd for more resources.