CDA Subject Area 5 - online course

1. Explain the importance of using contracts and employee training & screening procedures.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the necessary content of employee and parent contracts
3. Identify staff evaluation tools and evaluation timelines that will assist with staff supervision and monitoring performance
4. Demonstrates understanding of community organizations that support early childhood programs.
5. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the content requirements for staff orientation.
6. Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an administrator in a child care program.
7. Identify and use community resources to support learning.
8. Recognize the importance of maintaining confidentiality and privacy in communication with staff.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of establishing a business plan.
10. Identify resources that will assist with record keeping.
11. Explain when to report child abuse
12. Describe ways administrators can observe and assess staff.
13. Give examples of time management strategies administrators can use to balance record keeping and supervising.
14. Define what it means for administrators to mentor staff in early education.
15. Explain the benefits of administrators supporting staff in goal setting.
16. Recognize informal and formal assessments to plan activities, individualize programs, and improve program quality.
17. Demonstrate understanding of the steps and procedures for reporting accidents
18. Identify effective strategies for interviewing potential new staff.
19. Identify necessary information and format for a business plan
20. Identify budget line items and basic budget development strategies
21. Demonstrate an understanding of the information that should be communicated regularly with staff, parents, and the community

Criteria to earn CEUs:

Certificates are awarded when the following criteria have been met by the learner:

1. Class has been paid in full
2. All material has been reviewed
3. All review questions and final test have been completed with a passing score of 80% or higher.

Learning Assessment Method:

Learners will be assessed through questions after every section is completed. Learners will not be allowed to proceed to the next section of the training until all questions have been answered correctly. Learners will be presented with a final test composed of true/false and multiple choice questions. Upon successful completion of the training, learners will receive their certificate by email.

Learning Methodology:

Online material will be presented in the form of slides, accompanied with speech. Videos will be used to demonstrate ideas and concepts. Charts and tables will be used for illustration.

Logistics/Required Technology:

A stable internet connection is required for the completion of this course. Users are highly encouraged to take their online course on Google Chrome on either a laptop or desktop computer. Speakers and/or headphones are also required to hear speech.

Payment Policy:

Payments need to be made in full. No refunds will be issued after starting the class.

Proprietary or conflict of interest disclosure:

Unless otherwise stated in the course description none of H & H subject matter experts and editor has any conflict or proprietary interests related to the material they prepared in this course.

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No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.