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Choose between doing the lessons online or having the video and workbook sent in the mail. Mail-based and Web-based lessons consist of a workbook, instructional video and assignment questions. Completed assignments are returned by mail or sent electronically to Better Kid Care for review by an early childhood instructor.
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Competency Goal: To establish and maintain a safe, healthy, learning environment
Two-Hour Lessons: CDA 1
One-Hour Lessons: CDA 1 (Web-based only)
Competency Goal: To advance physical and intellectual competence
Two-Hour Lessons: CDA 2
One-Hour Lessons: CDA 2 (Web-based only)
Competency Goal: To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance
Two-Hour Lessons: CDA 3
One-Hour Lessons: CDA 3 (Web-based only)
Competency Goal: To establish positive and productive relationships with families
Two-Hour Lessons: CDA 4
One-Hour Lessons: CDA 4 (Web-based only)
Competency Goal: To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs
Two-Hour Lessons: CDA 5
One-Hour Lessons: CDA 5 (Web-based only)
Competency Goal: To maintain a commitment to professionalism
Two-Hour Lessons: CDA 6
One-Hour Lessons: CDA 6 (Web-based only)
Other Training - CDA 6
Competency Goal: Observing and recording children's behavior
Two-Hour Lessons: CDA 7
One-Hour Lessons: CDA 7 (Web-based only)
Competency Goal: Principles of Child Development and Learning
One-Hour Lessons: CDA 8 (Web-based only)