VLS Preschool CDA Activity Guide
This page identifies the Competency Statements, Resource Collection items, and Professional Philosophy Statement that are required for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Professional Portfolio and the specific track, course, and lesson within the VLS in which these items can be found. Use this document as a guide to build the resources required for your CDA Professional Portfolio. For more information on building your CDA Professional Portfolio, see https://www.virtuallabschool.org/cda-supports.
Safe Environments
CDA Resource Collection Item RC VI-1
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RC VI-1 Child Care Regulation Agency Activity
Complete RC VI-1 Child Care Regulation Agency activity found in Safe Environments, Lesson 3.
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RC VI-1 Copy of State/Installation Regulation
Include a copy of your state’s/installation’s regulation that describes the required qualifications of personnel (teachers, directors, assistants) in your CDA Professional Portfolio.
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RC VI-1 Cover Sheet
Place this coversheet in front of RC VI-1 in your CDA Professional Portfolio.
CDA Resource Collection Item RC I-1
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RC I-1 First Aid/CPR Certification
Include a copy of your valid and current certificates of completion or cards for First Aid and Infant/Child CPR into CDA Professional Portfolio.
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RC I-1 Cover Sheet
Place this coversheet in front of RC I-1 in your CDA Professional Portfolio.
Healthy Environments
CDA Resource Collection Item RC I-2
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RC I-2 Weekly Menu
Include a copy of one weekly menu in your CDA Professional Portfolio.
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RC I-2 Cover Sheet
Place this coversheet in front of RC I-2 in your CDA Professional Portfolio.
Learning Environments
Competency Statement I
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Competency Statement I
Complete CS I found in Learning Environments, Lesson 4.
CDA Resource Collection Item RC I-3
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CDA Resource Collection Item RC I-3
Include a copy of a weekly plan with child goals and accommodations for children with disabilities.
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RC I-3 Cover Sheet
Place this coversheet in front of RC I-3 in your CDA Professional Portfolio.
Physical Development
CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-4
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RC II-4 Fine Motor Activity
Complete RC II-4 Fine Motor Activity Plan found in Physical Development, Lesson 3
CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-5
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RC II-5 Gross Motor Activity
Complete RC II-5 Gross Motor Activity Plan found in Physical Development, Lesson 4
Cognitive Development
CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-1
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RC II-1 Science/Sensory Activity
Complete RC II-1 Science/Sensory Activity Plan found in Cognitive Development, Lesson 4
CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-9
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RC II-9 Mathematics Activity
Complete RC II-9 Mathematics Activity Plan found in Cognitive Development, Lesson 5
Communication & Language Development
CDA Resource Collection Item RC IV-2
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RC IV-2 Family Resources Guide: Translation Services Activity
Complete RC IV-2 Family Resources Guide: Translation Services activity found in Communication & Language Development, Lesson 3
CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-2
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RC II-2 Language & Literacy Activity Plan
Complete RC II-2 Language & Literacy Activity Plan found in Communication & Language Development, Lesson 4
CDA Resource Collection Item RC III
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Complete RC III Bibliography Activity
Complete RC III Bibliography activity found in Communication & Language Development, Lesson 4
Creative Expression
CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-3
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RC II-3 Creative Arts Activity Plan
Complete RC II-3 Creative Arts Activity Plan found in Creative Expression, Lesson 2
Competency Statement II
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CS II Activity
Complete CS II activity found in Creative Expression, Lesson 3
Self & Cultural Understanding
CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-6
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RC II-6 Self Concept Activity Plan
Complete RC II-6 Self Concept Activity Plan found in Self & Cultural Understanding, Lesson 4
Social Emotional Development
CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-7
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RC II-7 Emotional Skills/Regulation Activity Plan
Complete RC II-7 Emotional Skills/Regulation Activity Plan found in Social Emotional Development, Lesson 3
CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-8
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RC II-8 Social Skills Activity Plan
Complete RC II-8 Social Skills Activity Plan found in Social Emotional Development, Lesson 4
Positive Guidance
Competency Statement III
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CS III Activity
Complete CS III activity found in Positive Guidance, Lesson 4
Family Engagement
Competency Statement IV
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CS IV Activity
Complete CS IV activity found in Family Engagement, Lesson 2
CDA Family Questionnaire
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Family Questionnaire
Complete the Family Questionnaire found in Family Engagement, Lesson 1
CDA Resource Collection Item RC IV-1
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RC IV-1 Family Resources Guide: Family Counseling Activity
Complete RC IV-1 Family Resources Guide: Family Counseling activity found in Family Engagement, Lesson 5
CDA Resource Collection Item RC IV-3
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RC IV-3 Family Resources Guide: Disability Services Activity
Complete RC IV-3 Family Resources Guide: Disability Services activity found in Family Engagement, Lesson 4
Program Management
Competency Statement V
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CS V Activity
Complete CS V activity found in Program Management, Lesson 3
CDA Resource Collection Item RC V
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RC V: 3 Samples of Record Keeping
Include three samples of record keeping forms used in your program.
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RC V: Cover Sheet
Place this coversheet in front of RC V in your CDA Professional Portfolio.
Professional Philosophy Statement
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Professional Philosophy Statement
Complete the Professional Philosophy Statement found in Program Management, Lesson 5
Professionalism
Competency Statement VI
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CS VI Activity
Complete CS VI activity found in Professionalism, Lesson 2
CDA Resource Collection Item RC VI-2
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RC VI-2 Early Childhood Associations Activity
Complete RC VI-2 Early Childhood Associations activity found in Professionalism, Lesson 1
Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
CDA Resource Collection Item RC VI-3
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RC VI-3 Child Abuse & Neglect Legal Requirements Activity
Complete RC VI-3 Child Abuse & Neglect Legal Requirements activity found in Child Abuse Identification, Lesson 3.
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RC VI-3 Summaries of Legal Reporting Requirements
Include summaries of your state’s/installation’s legal requirements regarding child abuse, neglect and Mandatory Reporting Guidelines.
Child Abuse Prevention
CDA Resource Collection Item RC IV-4
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RC IV-4 Child Development Websites Activity
Complete RC IV-4 Child Development Websites activity found in Child Abuse Prevention, Lesson 2.
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RC VI-4: 3 Resource Articles
Include three resource articles from the websites identified in RC IV-4, one of which must be related to positive guidance.