Demonstrate understanding of research theoretical and legal foundations for special programs.
Discover the research theoretical and legal foundations behind special programs in early childhood education and child care centers. Gain an understanding of the benefits of program accreditation and the Child Care Credential program, highlighting their importance in promoting quality care and professional development.Trainings incorporating this outcome
120 hours courses
12 CEUs online
CDA Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review 
Credencial CDA de Cuidado Infantil Familiar con Revisión del Portafolio
Credencial CDA de Cuidado Infantil Familiar con Revisión del Portafolio 5/5
Related Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of and the benefits that are associated with program accreditation and the Child Care Credential program
- Demonstrate an understanding of child care policies, licensing regulations, and legal and advocacy issues.
- Demonstrate understanding how to effectively transition children between programs
- Demonstrate an understanding of transitions within a child care program.
- Demonstrate an understanding of physical growth and development in school age children and the impact it has on programming
- Demonstrates understanding of community organizations that support early childhood programs.
- Demonstrate understanding of using assessment and observation for short and long term goal development for special needs
- Demonstrate understanding of how to assess and meet the needs of children with special needs
- Demonstrates understanding of the ADA and how it applies to childcare programs
- Demonstrate understanding of the research done on mixed-age group instruction.
- Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an administrator in a child care program.
- Demonstrates understanding of community organizations that support early childhood programs
- Demonstrate an understanding of physical growth and development in school age children and the impact it has on programming.
- Demonstrate understanding of how to assess and meet the needs of children with special needs.
- Recognize the legal foundations, including the IDEA Act and Section 504.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program.
- Demonstrate understanding of an IFSP and removing barriers
- Demonstrate understanding of the steps and procedures for reporting accidents
- Demonstrate an understanding of concepts within Math
- Identify materials and equipment for center childcare programs that meet the needs of specific age groups in both shared or permanent space and align with the programs curriculum
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