Demonstrate understanding of the dynamics and the importance of a relationship between a parent and professional (.5 hr).
Demonstrate and understand the importance of maintaining and developing professional and respectful relationships with parents, staff, community, and other stakeholders. Central objective: Highlight the dynamics and importance of the parent-professional relationship in early childhood education and child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
CDA Subject Areas
Proficiency Level
Topic Areas
120 hours courses
12 CEUs10 hours courses
5 hours courses
2 hours courses
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- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of predictable and consistent care.
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- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of establishing realistic expectations for behavior.
- Demonstrate an understanding of approaching parents as equal partners in learning.
- Demonstrate understanding of developing strategies for involving parents in the child care setting.
- Demonstrate understanding of developing positive relationships with child care families
- Demonstrate an understanding of typical and atypical development from age 2 to 5.
- Demonstrate understanding of developing positive relationships with childcare families
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