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CDA Track andTraining Portfolio GuideIn this class, you will compile a professional portfolio that demonstratesyour knowledge, experience, and skills in the area of early childhoodeducation. This training will be put towards the CDA ProfessionalPortfolio needed for your CDA license.*** see pg 131 of the CDA National Program Book to finalize this portfolio.2017 ed.1

ECE CDA Training Portfolio HelpWriting a Statement of Competence (CS)Using your own paper, prepare a written statement, approximately 200 words in length, on your ownteaching practices and beliefs. Refer to each unit’s competency statement instructions, the sectionformat below, and the sample that follows. WHY section: Introduce or briefly restate, in your own words, the Competency Statement.Describe why you think the competence is important for you as a caregiver, to the children, to thefamilies of the children, to other employees, and to the center or school. HOW section: Name the functional area.Restate or introduce the functional area’s definition in your own simplified words.Provide at least three specific examples that you can or will do to meet each of the listed functionalarea(s).v See the CDA functional statement packet for example ideas.Statement of Competence (CS III) Sample:I will support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance by developing a warm, positive, and trustingrelationship with the children and their families because, I also feel that many children come from a home where it isunknown how to effectively guide and communicate with a child. This skill will be used and modeled within the center.Through these examples, the children and the families will learn what a strong emotional relationship and sense of selflooks like and feels like, what positive social skills are and how to use them, and how to use positive guidance.Self: I will develop a warm, positive, supportive, and responsive relationship with each child, and help each child learnabout and take pride in their own individual and cultural identity.My environment will be a place where children can develop their own individual talents through appropriate DAP play. Iwill use the children’s names and acknowledge their culture to build self-identity. Children will have marked space to storetheir things and their work. I will encourage children to do those tasks that they can do.Social: I will help each child function effectively in the group, learn to express feelings, acquire social skills, and makefriends, and promotes mutual respect among children and adults.My environment will be a place where children can interact and play with each other. Props for curriculum areas willrepresent many cultural groups. I will encourage cooperation and respect between children rather than competition.Guidance: I will provide a supportive environment and uses effective strategies to promote children’s self-regulation andsupport acceptable behaviors, and effectively intervenes for children with persistent challenging behaviors. The roomenvironment, space, and materials will provide ample opportunities for appropriate playing and choices. I will verbally andnon-verbally sincerely acknowledge when a child is exhibiting appropriate behaviors. I will stick to routine and schedules sochildren know what to expect. I will model appropriate and expected social skills. I will help children use their words ratherthan emotions. (320 words)Resource Collection (RC)Read the assignment instructions and collect or create the given resource materials.Resource Paragraph (RP / CS)Write an extension paragraph (30 words) that reinforces the resources collected.2

Congratulations on beginning YOUR Child Development Associate (CDA)credentialing process!The following steps will help you to understand how you can obtain a CDA Credentialspecializing in either birth to 3 year old children or 3-5 year old children.Step 1: PrepareStep 2: ApplyAny Time Before You Apply High School Education or enrolled as a Jr.or Sr. in an ECE program. Professional Education – 120 clock hours,including 10 hours in each of the 8 CDASubject Areas Provide transcripts and certificatesWithin Three Years of SubmittingApplication Work Experience – 480 hours ofexperience working with children agesbirth-5, in groups of 5 or more, in a stateapproved facility with 10 or morechildren enrolled.Identify a CDA ProfessionalDevelopment Specialist and obtainher or his Identification Number Secure your director’s permission foryour Verification Visit Submit the CDA application to theCouncil and pay the 425.00assessment fee.Step 4: Earn Within Six Months of Submitting theApplication Family Questionnaires Professional PortfolioStep 3: DemonstrateEarn your CDA Credential andreceive an increase in pay.Step 5: RenewOnce the Council has approved your applicationand processed your payment, you must scheduleand complete the following: Your Verification VisitBring your completed Professional Portfolioto your verification visit so that your PDSpecialist can review it. Renew your CDA Credential 3 yearsfrom when you receive the CDAlicense. Earn a second CDA Credential in theother area.Your CDA Exam*Sign up for the CDA class with the Center Director to complete your portfolio,finalize your CDA steps, and receive your CDA License.3

MY CDA Professional PortfolioThe Professional Portfolio is intended to be a reflective professional developmentexperience for you. You are encouraged to use and add to your Portfolio as you growthroughout your career. Your Professional Portfolio must include:1. The My CDA Professional Portfolio cover sheet (The Child Development AssociateNational Credentialing Program and CDA Competency Standards Preschool Edition,Book pg. 131). This cover sheet can be used as a checklist as you build your Portfolioto ensure that your completed Portfolio contains all of the required contents.2. The (tab A) Summary of My CDA Education cover sheet (Book pg. 133) followed byyour transcripts, certificates, letters, tracking sheets, etc.3. The (tab B) Family Questionnaires cover sheet (Book pg. 135-136) followed byyour completed family questionnaires and the Summary Sheet (Book pg. 137).4. (tabs C-H) Six reflective Statements of Competence, followed by the relatedResource Collection items, and reflective resource paragraphs.5. Your (tab I) Professional Philosophy Statement, which summarizes yourprofessional viewpoint and may take into account new ideas you learned during thebuilding of your Portfolio.Place the ‘My CDA Professional portfolio” cover sheet behind this page.4

A. Summary of My CDA EducationIncluded behind this page is the Summary of My CDA Educationcover sheet (CDA Book pg. 133) followed by the education andexperience tracking sheets, transcripts, certificates, and otherofficial documentation.5

A. Clearfield High School 2017-2018 “Summary of My CDA Education” (Refer to CDA pg. 131 & 132)To complete the CDA license within the high school Early Childhood Education Pathway (Child Development, ECE 1A, ECE 1B, and ECE 2),students need 480 lab experience hours and 120 total training hours, with at least 10 hours in each subject area and a C or better in the pathwayclasses.To this summary, attach school transcripts, state certificates, and official documents proving education hours and any further educationhours gained in other courses beyond the ECE pathway courses. ie: Adult Roles, Human Development, Sociology, Psychology, workshops,etc.NameCDA Subject Area(CDA pg 8 and 38)PATHWAY COURSE HOURSVERIFY Totalhrs26 hrs 1. Planning a safe, healthylearning environmentCDECE AECE BECE 2Intern &/or thepaid center Job5.915.37.755 p/ sem32. Advancing children’s physicaland intellectual developmentCDECE AECE BECE 2Intern &/or thepaid center Job5.501232 p/ sem33. Supporting children’s Social &Emotional developmentCDECE AECE BECE 2Intern &/or thepaid center Job10.161.752.502 p/ sem34. Building productiverelationships with FamiliesCDECE AECE BECE 2Intern &/or thepaid center Job3.13222 p/ sem35. Managing an effective programCDECE AECE BECE 2Intern &/or thepaid center Job2.511.56.662 p/ sem106. Maintaining a commitment toProfessionalismCDECE AECE BECE 2Intern &/or thepaid center Job2.54.084.162 p/ sem107. Observing and recordingchildren’s behaviorCDECE AECE BECE 2Intern &/or thepaid center Job1.4137.254 p/ sem58. Understanding principles ofchild developmentCDECE AECE BECE 2Intern &/or thepaid center Job10.662.834.52 p/ sem3TOTAL possible Education hoursCDECE AECE BECE 2Intern &/or thepaid center Job41.7742.4637.8219 p/ sem37 jobintern25 hrs 19 hrs 9 hrs 32 hrs 22 hrs 20 hrs 22 hrs 175 hrs or moreTotal # sem791 hrs or moreTOTAL possible Lab ExperienceHoursCDECE AECE BECE 2Intern &/or thepaid center Job064466 p/ sem520.41 job132 internTotal # semInstructor Verification Signature Date6

PRESCHOOL CDA EXPERIENCE HOURSoutside of the CHS Early Childhood Pathway CoursesIn order to count for lab experience hours, the professional experience setting needs to include at least a groupof 5 children between the ages of 3-5 years old. A total of 10 must be enrolled in the center.Name:DateTimeInTimeOutTotal # ofMinutesLocation ofExperienceVerification(Total minutes 60)TOTAL Education hoursTOTAL Lab Experience HoursInstructor Verification Signature Date7

CDA education hours receivedoutside of Clearfield High School ECE pathwayCDA Subject Area(CDA pg 8 and 38)LOCATION PATHWAY COURSE and HOURS RECEIVED1. Planning a safe, healthylearning environmentCourseHours2. Advancing children’s physicaland intellectual developmentCourseHours3. Supporting children’s Social &Emotional developmentCourseHours4. Building productiverelationships with FamiliesCourseHours5. Managing an effective programCourseHours6. Maintaining a commitment toProfessionalismCourseHours7. Observing and recordingchildren’s behaviorCourseHours8. Understanding principles ofchild developmentCourseHoursVERIFYTotal hrsLAB /EXPERIENCE HOURSInstructor VerificationCDASignatureDate8

B. Family QuestionnairesIncluded behind this page is the Family Questionnairescover sheet (Book pg. 135-136) and the Family QuestionnaireSummary Sheet (Book pg. 137) followed by all of your returnedFamily Questionnaires. The PD specialist is asked to NOTread your private questionnaires just count them.9

Included behind this page is the Family Questionnairescover sheet (Book pg. 135-136) and the FamilyQuestionnaire Summary Sheet (Book pg. 137) followed byall of your returned Family Questionnaires. The PDspecialist is asked to NOT read your privatequestionnaires just count them.TOUCHING THE FUTUREI don't wear power suits, make speeches, or drive a fancy sports car.I've never talked on a car phone, made a big sale, or been elected to the Senate.I don't "do lunch", have a big impressive office or carry a beeper.I spend my days wiping away tears, giving hugs, and serving chicken nuggets.A good day is when I go through a whole day without a temper tantrum,bite mark, or a toilet training accident.My "office" is a room full of brightly colored toys and laughing children.You may not think that what I do is very important and you may even whisper behind my back"what a waste of a good mind." But I know better.I make a difference because I'm changing the world one child at a time.Everyday I'm getting the once in a lifetime chance to touch the future.I'm proud to say "I'm a child care provider" By Marti Doyle 10

(C-H) Competency Statements,Resource Items, and ResourceParagraphsSix Reflective Statements of Competence each followed byits related Resource Collection items and ResourceParagraphs as outlined on the My CDA ProfessionalPortfolio cover sheet (pg 131)11