PROFESSIONALISM: RESOURCE COLLECTION

COMPETENCY GOAL I: To promote child health and safety _____1. Name of agency and telephone number to report child abuse concerns. _____2. A record of Red Cross or other agency first aid class certificate of completion. Certificate must have been issued within the past 3 years. _____3. Agency name(s) that supply information on nutrition for children. (Cooperative Extension Service, for ex.) COMPETENCY GOAL II: To advance physical and intellectual competence. _____4. Four songs, including two from other cultures. Include words, music, and any special instructions needed. _____5. Include three creative activities, one each for a toddler, a 3-year-old and a 4-year old. List all materials and how you expect children to use them (Use lesson plan format). COMPETENCY GOAL III: To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance. _____6. Titles, authors, publishers and copyright dates of 5 childrens books that support development of gender identity by portraying males and females in diverse roles. _____7. Titles, authors, publishers and copyright dates of 2 picture books that deal with the human reproduction process. _____8. Titles, authors, publishers and copyright dates of 3 childrens books that deal with separation, divorce, remarriage or blended families. _____9. Name of local hospital and its policies about group field trips, orientation for children scheduled for hospitalization and parents presence during childrens inpatient stays. _____10. Agency name and telephone number for making referrals for family counseling. COMPETENCY GOAL IV: To establish positive and productive relationships with families. _____11. Policies for your program that specify what parents should do and what the program does for parents. COMPETENCY GOAL V: To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participants needs. _____12. Samples of 3 types of record keeping forms used in group care programs, including accident report and emergency form. COMPETENCY GOAL VI: To maintain a commitment to professionalism. _____13. Name and contact information of agency that regulates child development centers and homes, and a copy of the current rules and regulations. _____14. Brochure(s) and membership information from 2-3 national early childhood education associations. _____15. Pamphlet(s) designed for parents about how children grow and learn (up to five). _____16. Observation tools for recording information about childrens behavior. One copy should be blank and the other filled out with sample observations of a child. (Anonymous). _____17. Name and contact information of agencies in the community that provide resources for children with disabling conditions.

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