Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Hi Everyone,

We haven't been using this blog lately, so it's time to get back in gear. Post your questions or comments about class work, assignments, or projects, so everyone can share the information.

I hope you all had a great holiday season!

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Resource #1 clarification

Your statement for Resource #1 is just a sentence or two stating your program's policy about reporting suspected abuse or neglect. When it is ready you can place it directly into your resource file.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

functional areas

Anita, My question to you , all areas meaning safe, healthy and learning environment all should have 150 words in each statement?I am playing it safe before I submit the assignment.

Thanks,

Danielle

Monday, September 1, 2008

Competency Statement Format

The format for competency statements should be as follows:

All statements: Remember the total word count for the goal is 200-500 words. That means for goal 1, each functional area must be approximately 75 - 150 words

Competency Statement 1 (or whatever number it is)

Safe (or whatever functional area it is)

My goal in the area of safe is.....
To accomplish my goal I do.... I provide... I make sure.... I check... ( all statements must be present tense. Do not use words like "will" "should" etc.)

Healthy
My goal in the area of healthy is....
To accomplish my goal I do.... I provide... etc.

Learning Environment
My goal in the area of learning environment is...
To accomplish my goal I do... I provide... I make sure.... etc.

FOR INFANT-TODDLER CREDENTIAL

If you are doing the infant-toddler credential each statement must include examples for each of three age levels:

For young infants I do.....
For mobile infants I do...
For toddlers I do...

Since the word count is the same, there isn't room for more than 1 or 2 brief examples for each
age group.

Infant-Toddler Example:

Competency Goal #1
To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment

Safe

My goal for young infants (birth to 8 months) is to follow safety procedures. I make sure that there are no small objects that the infants can put in their mouths and choke. I lay the babies on their backs when they sleep.

My goal for mobile infants (9 to 17 months) is to inspect the environment for possible hazards. I do this by making sure that there are no small items laying around that the children can choke on. I make sure that there are no sharp objects that the children can fall and hurt themselves on.

My goal for toddlers (18 to 36 months) is to keep the environment safe for their exploration. I check all toys and furnishings to see if anything is broken or chipped. If anything is, I discard it immediately. I make sure that all of the cleaning supplies are stored in a locked area out of the reach of the children. When it’s time to go outside to play I survey the area to make sure that there are no sharp objects so that the children cannot hurt themselves.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Exciting!!!

Hey everybody!!! Today was really exciting! The Resource Library was really fun! I enjoyed the time I spent! I'll probably be in there every class! Well, good luck to everybody on writing there first compentency statement! See you all at our next class! Have a great and safe Labor Day!!!

Monday, August 18, 2008

carmen

Hi everyone hope to be blogging with you

Sunday, August 17, 2008

autobiography ?

Is the autobiography supposed to be written in first or third person?

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

After School Training - Sep. 20th West Palm Beach

Please share this with you local afterschool providers. Please forgive multiple copies.
Register by
September 12, 2008 at
www.thechildrensforum.com

Contact Jenn Faber for any questions at (239) 489--4386 or at jfaber@thechildrensforrm.com

Everything Afterschool Seminar: September 20 - West Palm Beach, FL
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Location: South Olive Community Center, 345 Summa Street, West Palm Beach, FL. 33405
Directions: Driving Directions
Training Pre-Registration: Participants must pre-register and pre-pay for this event. Registration deadline is Friday, September 12th.
Seminar Description: 'Everything Afterschool' is the perfect back-to-school seminar for providers serving grades K-5. Directors can also benefit by taking this training back their program as a great professional development offering. All segments of this seminar presented by Jenn Faber, Children's Forum, are interactive. Topics will include: Lesson Planning for Educational Outcomes, Positive Communications & Behavior Management, Helpful Homework Hints, Activities that Educate & Motivate, and Family Involvement in Afterschool.
Please download the Everything Afterschool Seminar Flyer for event details.
Training Hours: 5 hours of in-service training/.5 CEU are provided between 9am - 3pm, with an hour break for lunch (on own).
Continuing Education Units: This seminar is CEU authorized. CEU credit is offered for an additional fee of $20 through pre-registration and $25 on-site.
Registration Deadlines: Registration is now open and will close on September 12 at 5pm. Training Fee must accompany registration form.
Discount Registrations: Members of the Children's Forum will receive the $45 discount rate. Standard Registration for non-members is $55.
Membership: Register for Children's Forum Membership and SAVE $10 on this event immediately.
Download the Everything Afterschool Seminar Flyer to register by mail or fax. You can also Register Online with credit card payment. Registration is limited by capacity, so register early to ensure your participation! All registrations are non-refundable; however substitutes are always welcomed.
COMING IN 2009Stay tuned for more provider trainings in Spring 2009, plus our new Quality Counts! and Afterschool Administrator's Trainings!


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Monday, August 4, 2008

Welcome to the FCCPC Blog

This blog has been created for the students and instructors in training classes for the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC)/ Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).

You may post questions as well as information to share with others involved with these classes.

I look forward to blogging with you!

Anita Platt