Staff Qualifications and Professional Development
PD stands for __________ ___________.
Professional Development
Give an example of Informal Communication that you use with your families.
Text message, email, phone call, daily sheet, accident/incident report, etc.
The person who helps prepare your taxes.
Accountant
What is the website address to access your profile and begin your SAS (Self Assessment Survey)?
A __________ ____________ is about your program's beliefs.
Mission/philosophy statement
How can you provide evidence that you participate in community associations (professional organization that enhances your program's early childhood or business practices)?
Certificate of membership, (ie: MiRegistry, NAEYC, Highscope) meeting minutes, meeting agendas, etc.
Program has a written __________ of provided services that is presented to families before the child is enrolled in care.
contract
How do you share information about a child's daily health, observations and concerns with families?
Illness Policy
Injury Policy
Daily Health Check
This is a screening tool that helps screen for developmental delays.
Ages and Stage Questionnaire. (ASQ)
The name of the program that can help pay for your education.
T. E. A. C. H.
How do you provide Parenting Education Opportunities?
Resource (Food Pantry) flyers/handouts, utility assistance, community training's, parent workshops, etc.
SAS stands for what?
Self Assessment Survey
Along with a nutrition plan, participation in this program helps ensure children are eating healthy foods.
CACFP (Child Adult Care Food Program)
___________ ______________ are behaviors or skills seen young children as they grow and develop.
Developmental milestones
CDA stands for _________ _________ __________.
Child Development Associate
How do you transition children in/out of your program?
Transition plan/policy
"Get to Know Me" sheet
Kindergarten info. for families
This document helps guide staff and volunteers when they have questions about your program.
Staff handbook or personnel policies/procedures
The recommended time for outside
10 min. for every hour you are open.
You have evidence showing notes/observations are taken on all children as a tool for working with and planning for each child.
Anecdotal notes
1 CEU = ______ hours of Professional Development Training
10
How can you connect families to appropriate comprehensive services?
For example: One-site services (Hearing, Vision, Dental), Early On, MDHHS, Utility Assistance, Food Pantries, etc.
Program has a written __________ ___________ that takes into account the staff's education and experience.
salary scale
Regular ________ can help children healthy dental habits.
Teeth-brushing
A _____ is predictable yet flexible; includes time for transition; includes indoor and outdoor activities and is responsive to each child's need to be active or resting
Daily schedule