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K–12 Standards

Preschool CDA® I Internship (2022)

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Foundational Standards

  • 1

    Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces. F.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork. F.2

  • 3

    Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing. F.3

  • 4

    Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway. F.4

  • 5

    Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.F.5

Safety

  • 1

    Summarize safety practices observed in the preschool internship setting.1

  • 2

    Develop a lesson plan to teach safety concepts to preschoolers. 2

  • 3

    Generate a plan for maintaining a safe classroom and enforcing safety rules and standards.3

Health

  • 4

    Observe and document practices for maintaining a healthy classroom environment. 4

  • 5

    Design a five-day menu based on USDA guidelines for preschoolers’ nutritional needs. 5

  • 6

    Identify forms commonly used in the preschool setting to document illness, injuries, and specific health needs and describe the purpose of each.6

  • 7

    Create a professional competency statement that reflects a personal commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment. 7

Learning Environment

  • 8

    Identify the elements of the internship classroom that meet the standards for a high-quality learning environment as defined by the Council for Professional Recognition and outlined in CDA® training materials. 8

  • 9

    Select appropriate materials for a preschool setting. 9

  • 10

    Design a preschool classroom space that meets the standards set by the Council for Professional Recognition, including space, furnishings, wall and floor materials, and safety equipment.10

Professionalism

  • 11

    Summarize the steps of the CDA® credentialing process. 11

  • 12

    Compare and contrast trends in early childhood education practices through the 20th and 21st centuries. 12

  • 13

    Create and defend a personal educational philosophy that is supported by research.13

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
2022 Education and Training Course of Study

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