MY
PROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO
My CDA Professional Portfolio
Cover Sheet
(see back of candidate’s book)
Summary of My CDA Education
 Transcripts
 Certificates
 Letters, etc.
Tab A
Family Questionnaires
(completed)
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Family Questionnaires
Summary Sheet
Tab B
Reflective Competency Statement I
 CS I a
 CS I b
 CS I c
Tab C
CS I Resource Collection Items
 RCI-1
 RCI-2
 RCI-3
First Aid/CPR
Weekly Menu
Weekly Lesson Plan
Tab C
Reflective Competency Statement II
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CS II a
CS II b
CS II c
CS II d
Tab D
CS II Resource Collection Items
Nine Learning Experiences
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RC II-1
RC II-2
RC II-3
RC II-4
RC II-5
RC II-6
RC II-7
RC II-8
RC II-9
Science/Sensory
Language and Literacy
Creative Arts
Fine Motor (indoor activity)
Gross Motor (outdoor activity)
Self Concept
Emotional Skills/Regulation
Social Skills
Mathematics
Tab D
Reflective Competency Statement III
 CS III a
 CS III b
Tab E
CS III Resource Collection Items
Bibliography
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Cultural or linguistic group identity
Gender Identity
Children with special needs
Separation/Divorce/Remarriage/Family Structure
Phases of the cycle of life from human reproduction to
death
Language Learning
Self Concept
Language Learning
Homeless
Disaster
Tab E
Reflective Competency Statement IV
 CS IV a
 CS IV b
 CS IV c
Tab F
CS IV Resource Collection Items
 RC IV-1 Local Agency - Family Counseling (name,
phone, website and brief description)
 RC IV-2 Translation Services (name, phone,
website and brief description)
American Sign Language (name, phone,
website and brief description)
 RC IV-3 Two Agencies – Children with Disabilities
(name, address, phone and brief
description)
 RC IV-4 Three Websites – How children learn and
Develop (copy of one article per website
with one on guidance for 3 to 5 year-olds)
Tab F
Reflective Competency Statement V
 CS V a
Tab G
CS V Resource Collection Items
Record keeping
Form 1 Accident
Form 2 Emergency
Form 3 Observation form (do not include the child’s
name)
Tab G
Reflective Competency Statement VI
 CS VI a
 CS VI b
Tab H
CS VI Resource Collection Items
 RC VI-1 State Agency – (name, address, phone)
Copy of personnel requirements (director,
teachers, assistants)
Include group size, adult-child ratio
requirements
 RC VI-2 Two or three early childhood associations
(national, regional, state or local)
- Website addresses
- List professional resources provided
- Describe membership opportunities
 RC VI-3 Legal requirements for child abuse and
neglect
- Name, address, phone
- Mandatory reporting guidelines
Tab H
Professional Philosophy Statement
(No more than two pages in length)
 Identify your personal beliefs and values about teaching and
learning
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Examples
All children can learn
Children have different learning styles
The teacher is a facilitator of learning
Parents are partners in their child’s education
Children learn through their play experiences
 How do you believe young children learn?
Examples
o Children learn best when they are active participants in their
own learning
o The classroom must be stimulating for young children to learn
o Play is the best way for young to learn
o Learning should be fun for young children
o Children learn through hands-on activities
o Children learn through discovery and exploration
o Children have different learning styles
o Children need caring adults to facilitate their learning
experiences
 What is your role as a teacher in their learning process?
o Serve as a role model for children and families
o Foster the development of all children
o Involve parents in the education of their child
Support children’s needs and interests
Plan effectively for children’s learning
Apply child development knowledge to teaching practices
Observe and assess children’s growth, development and
learning processes
o Provide a stimulating learning environment for children to learn
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 Role as a teacher in the lives of children and families?
Example
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Involve parent(s)/family members in the child’s learning
Serve as a resource for children and families
Help parents and families access needed community resources
Help parents understand child development
Help parents understand the role of play in the development and
learning process
Serve as an advocate for children and families
Be an effective communicator with parents
Support families in helping their child learn at home
Support children and family interests
Share the decision making process with parents
Respect and value family differences
Tab I