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AUTHOR Catalani, J. ChristineTITLE The Child Development Associate Credential Curriculum

and Technical Assistance Project. Final NarrativeReport.

INSTITUTION San Antonio Coll., Tex.SPONS AGENCY Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Austin.

Community Colleges and Technical Institutes Div.PUB DATE Jun 93CONTRACT 38113396NOTE 74p.; For the "Facilitators' Guide to Active Learning

Techniques" developed by this project, see PS 022332.

PUB TYPE Reports Descriptive (141) Tests/EvaluationInstruments (160)

EDRS PRICE MF01/PC03 Plus Postage.DESCRIPTORS Child Development; Curriculum Guides; Early Childhood

Education; Higher Education; *InstructionalMaterials; *Learning Activities; *Lesson Plans;Program Descriptions; Program Evaluation; *TeacherEducation; *Teaching Guides

IDENTIFIERS *Active Learning; CDA; CDA Credential; *ChildDevelopment Asrociate

ABSTRACTAn instructor's guide with "active learning" teaching

techniques, handouts, transparency masters, and other supplementarymaterials was developed for use with the Child Development Associate(CDA) Training programs in Texas community colleges. The project is a1-year continuation of the Child Development Associate Credential(CDA) Curriculum and Training Project. Activities in the guide werefield tested at four community college sites. Activities weresubsequently revised and new activities developed based upon feedbackfrom the colleges and according to new guidelines in the CDA CouncilModel. Technical assistance was provided to the four colleges throughdemonstration teaching, workshops, and meetings. This final report ofthe project contains a description of the project, chronologicallisting of project.objectives, and a summary of the project's majorgoals. Seven appendices contain (1) the advisory board committeemeeting minutes; (2) the guide evaluation form; (3) a CDA Credential

survey; (4) technical assistance forms; (5) technical assistance

data; (6) activity evaluation forms; and (7) examples of publicityefforts. (TJQ)

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THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE CREDENTIAL CURRICULUMAND TECHNICAL AL;gISTANCE PROJECT

Final Narrative ReportJune 1993

Description of Project

An instructor's guide with "active learning" teaching techniques,handouts, transparency masters and other supplementary materialshas been developed for use with Child Development Associate (CDATraining programs in Texas community colleges. This project is aone year continuation of the Child Development AssociateCredential (CDA) Curriculum and Training Project. Activities inthe guide were field tested at four community college sites.Activities in the guide were revised and new activities developedbased upon feedback from the colleges and according to newguidelines in the CDA Council Model. Technical assistance wasprovided to the four colleges through demon :. ration teaching,workshops and meetings.

The following objectives were met:

First Quarter - July, August and September

A Obtain contracts for facilitator, technical advisors andclerk-typist.

4 Survey CDA instructors in post-secondary institutions usingcurriculum developed during previous grant (1991-1992).

A Develop survey form to be used to determine interest infield testing materials and need for CDA training.

Select sites for field testing and technical assistance.

Recruit and orient advisory comp tee members.

Develop evaluation forms to be used for technical assistancevisits.

CrliZConduct first advisory board --leting.

CfliDSecond Quarter - October, Novem d December

(ise) 4 Make initial visits to determine specific site needs,

(N?provide orientation and begin training.

(IN?4 Develop activity evaluation forms for use by personnel at

field sites and CDA instructors at San Antonio College.

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Teach and evaluate activities from original guide in classesat field sites and in San Antonio College CDA classes.

Develop additional activities.

1 Present at ;tate and national conferences.

Prepare articles about project for publication.

Make second visits to field sites to continue training.

Third Quarter - January, February and March

Revise activities based on evaluations from personnel atfield sites, advisory committee members and CDA instructorsat San Antonio College.

Develop additional teacher resources; i.e. observationforms, handouts and transparency masters based onevaluations from site visits and advisory committee input.

Conduct second advisory board meeting and collect additionalimpute in small group work sessions facilitated by technicaladvisors.

Make third visit to field sites to continue training.

Present at state conference.

Prepare articles about project for publication.

Fourth Quarter - April, Mav and June

Continue to make third visits to fi9.1d sites.

Teach and evaluate activities from original guide in classesat field sites and in San Antonio CDA classes,

Revise activities for remaining seven CDA functional areas:),ased on evaluations from personnel at field sites, advisorycommittee and CDA instructors at San Antonio College.

Develop additional activities for remaining seven CDAfunctional areas.

A Conduct final advisory board meeting and reportaccomplishments to date.

Prepare final report.

Mail guide to community colleges.

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MAJOR GOALS

A summary of each major goal as outlined in the OperationalFormat of the grant proposal follows:

1. Implement the Prolect and Activate Advisory Committee

The staff for the project included a Director, Facilitator, twoTechnical Advisors and a Clerk-Typist. The director dedicated1/5 time to grant activities, the facilitator worked 2/5 time onthe grant, technical advisors worked 3/5 time each and the clerk-typist served full-time on the grant.

The advisory committee was comprised of four community collegechild development chairpersons/instructors, one San AntonioCollege adjunct faculty member, two military child carerepresentatives and one representative from a privately ownedchild care consultant agency. The advisory committee wasrepresentative of the cultural diversity of the students in thetraining program at San Antonio College. This committee metformally in September, February and May (Appendix A: Minutes).The advisory committee members reviewed activities and evaluatedcurriculum and other products in small groups facilitated by thetechnical advisors. Four of the advisory board members werechairpersons of the community college child developmentdepartments to whom technical assistance was provided. Theadvisory committee has been a vital part of the Child DevelopmentAssociate Credential Curriculum and Technical Assistance Project.

2. Solicit Feedback from Child Development Instructors in Post-Secondary Institutions Using Curriculum Materials DevelopedDuring Previous Grant (1991-1992)

Evaluation form was developed and mailed in July to all childdevelopment programs in post-secondary institutions (Appendix B:Evaluation Form) . Response was low due to college personnel notbeing available. Evaluation information was obtained throughadditional phone calls and other contacts.

3. Provided Technical Assistance On-Site To No More Than FourPost-Secondary CDA Programs

A survey of Child Development Programs in Texas post-secondaryinstitutions was conducted by mail and telephone. The survey todetermine interest in field testing materials and the need forCDA training prepared for the proposal had shown that 73.6% ofthe respondents were willing to participate in the field testingand technical assistance aspects of the project. The sitesselected were Amarillo Community College, Eastfield Community

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College, Central Texas College and Houston Community College(Appendix C: Selection Form) . Forms for technical assistancewere developed (Appendix D: Technical Assistance Forms). Thefour sites completed the needs assessment form. Three technicalsite visits were made to each site by the technical assistanceteams consisting of the facilitator and the two technicalassistance advisors. Technical assistance was individualizedaccording to the specific needs of each community college programselected. Evaluation data was provided by participants includingcollege personnel, students and members of the community(Appendix E: Technical Assistance Data) . The only problemexperienced was the difficulty in providing training to personnelat the Central Texas College site. The CDA instructors at thissite were somewhat resistant to receiving technical assistancetraining. The chairperson, who was a member of the advisoryboard, was supportive. At the third technical assistance visitthe technical assistance advisor demonstrated the techniques"teaching" the students the CDA instructors normally taught.After seeing the students actively participate in the activities,the instructors were more positive and receptive.

4. Revise Techniques, Resources and Activities for CDAFunctional Areas

Activity evaluation forms were developed for use by field siteinstructors and San Antonio College CDA instru-.7tors. Activitiesfor the first six CDA functional areas from the original guidewere taught at the field sites and in San Antonio College CDAclasses. Ten activities were evaluated by each of the personnelat the field sites (Appendix F: Activity Evaluation Forms). Theonly problem experienced was the chairperson of one of thetechnical sites neglected to evaluate activities and thereforedid not meet the due date. She was reminded and given extratime. Additional activities for the first six CDA functionalareas were evaluated by the advisory board at the first advisoryboard meeting. Activities and teacher resour^es such asobservation forms, handouts and transparency asters were revisedbased on evaluations, site visits and advisory committee input.At the suggestion of the nersonnel at the field sites, activitieson the CDA process and child growth and development informationin the functional areas of physical, cognitive, communication andcreative were developed. Additional new learning activities forthe first six functional areas were also developed.

In January, activities for the remaining seven CDA functionalactivities were taught from the original guide at the field sitesand in San Antonio College CDA classes. Activity evaluationforms were completed by instructors in San Antonio College CDAclasses and at the field sites. Activity evaluation forms werecompleted by advisory board members. Activities and teacherresources for the rest of the guide were revised. New activitieswere developed. Guides were printed and mailed to all Texas

community college child development departments. In addition,guides were sent to teachers in CDA programs who had requested aguide.

5. Report On Grant Activities

Information on the project was distributed to the Alamo CommunityCollege District Newsletter, ACCD Perspective, the San AntonioCollege faculty/staff newsletter, Uodate, the Texas CommunityCollege Child Development Educator's Association Newsletter and

the CDA newsletter, Competence. The article in Competencegtmerated 140 requests for the guide (Appendix G: PublicityEfforts) from almost every state and as far away as Guam.

Updates on the project were given by project staff at the TexasAssociation For the Education of Young Children on October 15-16,

1993 and at Texas Junior College Teacher's Association in Austinon February 19-20, 1993. A presentation of the project was givenat Best of Texas Conference in Austin on February 28 - March 1,

1993.

The Child Development Associate Credential Curriculum andTechnical Assistance Project received the 1993 Best of TexasAward in the area of professional development and was featured inthe 1993 Best of Texas Yearbook.

APPENDIX A:MINUTES

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ADVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

September 11, 1992

Committee Members Present:Melonye CurtisLisa GardenPat KennedyAna de Hoyos-O'ConnorMarilyn StavinohaBessie Walton

Project Staff Members Present:Betty J. LarsonJ. Christine CatalaniCathleen McAuliffeLinda Ruhmann

Committee Members Absent:Catherine MasonJoan Wyde

Gloria Ann Lopez, ex-officio member andCoordinating BoardRepresentative

The advisory board committee meeting was called to order at 9:40a.m. in Room 118 of the Business and Industry Center at SanAntonio College.

Betty J. Larson, Project Director, gave the introductory remarksand introduced each person present to the group. Mrs. Larsonintroduced J. Christine Catalani, Project Facilitator, whointroduced Lisa Garden and Bessie Walton.

Pat Kennedy reported on the CDA pilot group at Eastfield College.She received positive responses from the group completing theProfessional Preparation Program and the Council of EarlyChildhood Recognition. She added that they intended to use thesame curriculum for the CDA students completing the CDA trainingfor their direct assessment.

Christine Catalani gave an overview of the project. Mrs.Catalani stated that the 1992-1993 year will be used to fieldtest and revise the activities in the CDA guide. A survey ofChild Development Programs in Texas post-secondary institutionswas conducted by mail and telephone. The survey was to determineinterest in field testing materials and the need for technicalassistance for CDA training. Response indicated 73.6% of therespondents were willing to participate in the field testing andtechnical assistance aspects of the proposed project. The fourcommunity colleges selected were Amarillo, Eastfield, CentralTexas, and Houston Community College. Betty Larson stated thatthe geographical location was a factor in the selection of thefield sites. Pat Kennedy inquired about the number of sitevisits to each of the four colleges. Mrs. Larson explained thata minimum of three visits will be made to each of the fieldsites. Mrs. Catalani stated that the number of advisory boardmeetings were reduced from four to three meetings as a result ofa reduction in the budget by the Coordinating Board. Themeetings will be held in September, January, and May.

Christine Catalani introduced several forms. The first was theActivity Evaluation Form. Two activities should be evaluated aweek by'the advisory board members at the four field sites and

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ten Activity Evaluations Forms should be sent back to Mrs.Catalani by November 4. Pat Kennedy suggested including the sizeof the class or group that participated in the activity. LindaRuhmann proposed including the time it took to complete eachactivity. Marilyn Stavinoha suggested asking on the form if thematerial and activities facilitate student interaction. Mrs.Catalani requested that the activities being evaluated beselected from the safe, healthy, learning environment, self,social and guidance portion of the manual as that is the portionthat will be rewritten in the Fall.

The second form was the Field Site Needs Assessment. This formis for the contact person in each of the four field site collegesto indicate the type of technical assistance that would be mosthelpful to them. Advisory board members representing collegeswere asked to complete these forms by either the end of themeeting or to return them by mail as soon as possible.

The third form was the Technical Assistance Evaluation Form. Thepurpose of this form is to evaluate the technical assistanceactivities provided during each visit. It is to be completed bythe contact person in each of the four colleges. Mrs. Kennedysuggested revising the form so either the contact person, astudent, or instructor could complete it since the contact personmight not be the r-'ly one participating in the technicalassistance.

The last form was the Site Visit and Feedback Form. The projectstaff will evaluate each field site and determine any follow-upneeds of that site.

A break was taken at approximately 11:00 a.m.

After the break the board members were divided into two sub-committees. Grcup facilitators were Cathy McAuliffe and LindaRuhmann. Each group was asked to evaluate ten differentactivities in the guide.

Lunch was eaten at approximately 12:00 noon.

The sub-committees reconvened and continued to work on theactivities until 2:30 p.m.

Reimbursement forms were distributed and completed by theappropriate committee members. Dates were arranged for technicalassistance visits to Dallas and Amarillo. Dates have beenarranged for a technical visit to Houston Community College inOctober. A date will be arranged by telephone for KilleenCommunity College.

Advisory committee members were asked for suggestions forpossible January dates for the next advisory committee meeting.Melonye Curtis cannot meet on Friday as she teaches an all dayHeadStart class. She asked for a Monday date. January 25, 1993,was suggested as a possible date. Mrs. Kennedy asked if themeeting could end at 2:30 p.m. to allow her better airlineconnections.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:55 p.m.

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CDA ADVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

February 5, 1993

Committee Members Present:Melonye CurtisLisa GardenAna de Hoyos-O'ConnorCatherine MasonMarilyn StavinohaBessie Walton


Ex-Officio Members Present:Gloria Ann Lopez,Coordinating Board Representative

Committee Members Absent:Pat KennedyJoan Wyde

The advisory board committee meeting was called to order at9:50 a.m. in Rooms 223 and 224 of the Loftin Student Center atSan Antonio College.

Betty J. Larson, Project Director, gave the introductory remarksand introduced Dr. Gloria Ann Lopez, Coordinating Board

Representative. Each person present introduced herself/himselfto the group. Mrs. Larson asked Dr. Lopez if she would like to

make any comments. Dr. Lopez stated that Bob Day, ex-Coordinating Board Representative, spoke very highly about the

CDA program and that she knew the ptoject had won awards. Dr.

Lopez stated she was pleased to be at this meeting.

Mrs. Larson introduced J. Christine Catalani, ProjectFacilitator, who gave an overview of the project. When terms for

the grant were negotiated, technical site visits were cut fromfour to three visits for each site. Amarillo Community Collegewas visited once in the Fall and will be visited twice in the

Spring. Eastfield Community College was visited twice in the

Fall and will be visited once in the Spring. Houston CommunityCpllege was visited once in Fall and will be visited twice in the

Spring. Central Texas Community College was visited twice in the

Fall and will be visited once in the Spring.

Activities from the original guide were used at the field sites

and in the three CDA classes at San Antonio College during the

Fall semester. New activities were also pilot tested and will be

added to the guide.

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Evaluation of activity forms were returned by three of the fieldsites. Feedback from the other site will be received in March.Activities and teacher resourees for the first six areas wererevised.

Activities are now being field tested in the r2maining sevenareas. At San Antonio College there are four CDA classes thissemester that are using activities from the guide and aredeveloping new activitie.,

A description of the project was printed in the Texas CommunityCollege Child Development Education Association (TCCCDEA)Newsletter. The CDA Newsletter Competence printed an article onthe CDA project resulting Ln 122 requests for the guide.Presentations were given at the TCCCDEA meeting at the TexasAssociation for Education of Young Children in Houston inOctober. Presentations will also be given at the TCCCDEA atTexas Junior College Teacher's Association the 19th and 20th ofFebruary. The project has won a 1993 Best of Texas Award. Lastyear the Child Development Department received a Best of Texasaward for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)Program as well as a second award for our Integrated Program.

Catherine Mason stated that she used the guide in her CDA classesshe taught on Saturdays. Cathleen McAuliffe suggestedtranslating the guide into Spanish.

Mrs. Catalani then lead a discussion on different types oftechnical assistance provided during the Fall semester andpossible technical assistance activities for the Spring semester.Dr. Lopez requested a list of the training sites for the Spring.Mrs. Catalani proposed teaching active learning to instructorseven if it means teaching them at night. Catherine Mason statedthat the Child Care Management System (CCMS) employers arewilling to give employees time off for training, preferably on aFriday. Linda Ruhmann explained that students and trainers couldbe at the training. Mrs. Catalani suggested having instructorsin class to observe or a workshop could be provided forinstructors.

Dr. Lopez reported that Governor Ann Richards wants agencies towork together. The Department of Human Services has been cut by

By March 1st, Texas will have an Appropriations Bill. Dr.

Lopez wanted to know what the colleges were willing to do tohelp. Linda Ruhmann proposed that child development departmentscould give basic training to volunteers. This would not be acredit course. Catherine Mason suggested helping students findprivate business grants. Ana de Hoyos-O'Connor related that allthe colleges should have lab schools. San Antonio College is theonly college in San Antonio with a lab school at their site.

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Mrs. Larson talked about the new building that will house theChild Development Department. The moving date is May 7th. Thethird floor will have three college classrooms and the facultyoffices. The second floor will have administration and facultyoffices, plus classrooms for three and four-year-olds. The firstfloor will have the twelve months through two-year-oldsclassrooms. The playground will also have a small building withone small toilet and a diapering area for the children.

A break was taken at approximately 11:30 a.m. Mrs. Larsonescorted some of the committee members to the new building sothey could look at it from outside.

Lunch was eaten at approximately 12:05 p.m.

After lunch the board members were divided into two sub-committees. Group facilitators were Cathy McAuliffe and LindaRuhmann. Each group was asked to evaluate new activities andactivities already in the guide. The sub-committees continued towork on the activities until 2:10 p.m.

Advisory committee members were asked for suggestions forpossible May dates for the next advisory committee meeting. Mrs.

Catalani asked for two possible dates. Mrs. Larson suggestedApril 30th or May 7th.

Reimbursement forms were distributed and completed by theappropriate committee members. Dates were selected for technicalsite visits to Central Texas College and to Amarillo CommunityCollege. Mr51. Ruhmann and Ms. McAuliffe will visit Central TexasCommunity College on April 2nd. They will meet with instructorsfrom 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and then meet with the students afterwards.Mrs. Catalani and Mrs. Ruhmann will visit Amarillo CommunityCollege on February 23rd. Ms. McAuliffe and Mrs. Catalani willvisit Amarillo on April 26th. Visits to Houston and Dallas willbe arranged by telephone.

The committee was thanked for their participation. The meetingwas adjourned at 2:25 p.m.

Respeptfully submitted,

Rudy E. AguirreClerk-Typist

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ADVISOPY BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

May 7, 1993

Committee Members Present:Melonye CurtisLisa GardenPat KennedyAna de Hoyos-O'ConnorBessie Walton


Commiztee Members Absent:Catherine MasonMarilyn Stavinoha

Ex-Officio Members Present:Gloria Ann Lopez,Coordinating Board RepresentativeHomer M. Hayes, Dean of Occupational Technicaland Continuing Education

The advisory board committee meeting was called to order at 9:40a.m. in Room 120 of the Visual Arts & Technology Center at SanAntonio College.

Betty J. Larson, Project Director, welcomed the committee membersand asked the members to introduce themselves to the group. Mrs.Larson introduced Dean Homer M. Hayes, OTCE, who gaveintroductory remarks.

Mrs. Larson introduced Christine Catalani, Project Facilitator,who gave an overall report of the project. The project is a oneyear continuation of the Child Development Associate Credential(CDA) Curriculum and Training Project. The purpose of theproject was to field test the activities in the guide, providetechnical assistance to four community colleges and to revise theactivities in the guide.

The activities in the guide were field tested in the four childdevelopment classes at San Antonio college and at the fourtechnical assistance sites. The revised guide has a new chapteron the CDA Process and more child growth and developmentactivities were added to the chapters, which were suggested bythe committee members.

Mrs. Catalani stated that articles about the project were printedin the Texas Community College Child Development Educators'Association Newsletter, Competence (CDA Newsletter) and ACCDPerspective (Alamo Community College District Newsletter). Thearticle in Competence generated 140 requests for the guide.Updates on the project were given at TAEYC (Texas Association forthe Education of Young Children) and TJCTA (Texas Junior College

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Teachers Association). The Child Development AssociateCredential Curriculum and Technical Assistance Project receivedthe 1993 Best of Texas Award in the area of professionaldevelopment and was featured in the 1993 Best of Texas Yearbook.

Mrs. Catalani introduced Lou Gerardy, who has been part ofInclusive Child Care Project in Amarillo a videotape for theInclusive Child Care Project. She introduced a videotapeexplaining project to the advisory board members and requestedsuggestions for improvement. The videotape was well received andits use in classes were discussed. Ana de Hoyos-O'Connor andCathleen McAuliffe made some suggestions for changes in thevideotape. Betty J. Larson stated that she would like to showthe videotape to her classes.

A break was taken at 10:55.

Dr. Gloria Ann Lopez, Coordinating Board Representative, talkedabout the Libby Linberger bill which concerns cooperation betweencommunity colleges and four year institutions which Ms. Linbergerhas been working on for three years. She also stated that thereis a group comprised of community college and universitypersonnel who are making sure curriculums are updated.

Mrs. Catalani introduced Pat Kennedy, who gave an update on theCDA P3 Program. She stated that the grant guide is a majorcomponent of their training. Mrs. Kennedy also described theTech-Prep Grant and the advisory committee on which she and Mrs.Larson had served. She has been asked for comments by MarilynHarriman, Director of Project, on ways to include the CDA in theTech-Prep program. Advisory board members felt that as differentcolleges did CDA programs in different ways, perhaps this couldbe left to the discretion of the local colleges.

Lunch was eaten at approximately 12:00 noon.

Mrs. Larson escorted the committee members to the newly renovatedbuilding that will house the child development department and thecenter. Mrs. Larson invited the committee members to visit thebuilding again after we move in.

Mrs. Larson presented the committee members with the revisedguide and a certificate of appreciation for serving on theadvisory committee. She thanked everyone for their time andeffort on the committee.

Reimbursement forms were distributed and completed by theappropriate committee members. The committee was thanked fortheir participation. The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,---)

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Rudy E./AguirreClerk-Typist

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APPENDIX B:EVALUATION FORM

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Name: School:

EVALUATION FORM

Here is an opportunity for you to have direct input into therevised CDA credential instructor's guide. Your suggestions andideas will play a vital part in the next revision. Please mailthis form to me as soon as possible. Thanks for your help!

This guide is only a beginning. What suggestions for improvementsimprovements or additions can you make for the following sections:

- Getting Started

Safe

Healthy

Learning Environment

Physical

Cognitive

Communication

Creative

- Self

Social

Guidance

- Families

- Program Management

Professionalism

1. What are some portions of the guide that you particularly like?

2. What are some changes or additions you would suggest to make it

a more useful guide for you?

3. Are there some resources, printed or audiovisual media, thatyou can recommend adding to our resource list?

4. Are there any activities that you would like us to pilot testand possibly add to the guide naming you as the source.

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TOPIC:

OBJECTIVE:

ACTIVITY:

MATERIALS:

PROCEDURE:

COMMENTS:

LEARNINGSTYLES:

Source

Name:

School:

IDEA TO BE PILOT TESTED

(Please duplicate if you wishto submit more than 1 idea.)

APPENDIX C:CDA CREDENTIAL SURVEY

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San Antonio CollegeChild Development Department

CDA CREDENTIALSURVEY

Instructions: Please complete and return by March 31, 1992.This information will be used in our proposal for the second yearof funding and in assisting us in selecting departments to

receive on-site training and consaltation.

1. What is your current CDA student enrollment?

2. What is your anticipated CDA student enrollment for Fall

1992?

3. For what credentials do you provide tr2.ining?

Check each that applies:

a. Center based infant/toddler

b. Center based preschool -

c. Day home -

4. Would you be interested in receiving on site technicalassistance/training? Check one: Yes No

5. How many one day visits would you anticipate needing betweenSeptember 1992 through May 1993?

Thank you for completing this survey! Please return in thestamped, self-addressed envelope to:

Christine Catalani, Project FacilitatorChild Development DepartmentSan Antonio College1300 San Pedro Ave.San Antonio, TX 78212-4299

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DAV AVIA/NW LAJLLtlar,

SUMMARY OF INTEREST IN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEFOR CDA PROGRAMS

1. AlvinCommunityCollegeAlvin, TX

Current CDACDA

StudentEnrollment

AnticipatedCDA

StudentEnrollment

Type ofCDA

Credential

Interestedin

TechnicalAssistance

Numberof

DaysTeeded

2. AmarilloCollegeAmarillo, TX

12 84with CCMSfunding

Preschool YES 3

3. Angelina 20 20 Infant/ YES 1

Community ToddlerCollege PreschoolLufken, TX

4. AustinCommunityAustin, TX

20 20 Preschool Uncertain 2

persem

5. Brookhaven 30 difficult Preschool YES 1CollegeFarmers

to determine Infant/Toddler

pr-rsem

Branch, TX Day Home

6. CentralTexas CollegeKileen, TX

30 30 PreschoolInfant/Toddler

YES 2

persem

Day Home

7. College ofMainlandTexas City,TX

15 15 Preschool YES 2

persem

8. Collin 0 0 n/a n/a n/aCountyCollegeMcKinney, TX

9. DelmarCollegeCorpus

20 35 could befar more w/CCMS funding

Preschool YES 2-3persem

Christi, TX

10. EastfieldCommunityCollege

25 25 Preschool YES 2

persem

Mesquite, TX

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SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE

11. El PasoCommunityCollegeEl Paso, TX

12. FrankPhillips

CollegeBorger, TX

13. KilgoreCollege

Kilgore, TX

14. LaredoJuniorCollegeLaredo, TX

15. McLennanCommunityCollegeWaco, TX

16. NorthHarrisMontgomeryCollegeHouston, TX

17. OdessaCollege

Odessa, TX

18. SanJacintoCentral

Houston, TX

19. SanJacintoNorth

Houston, TX

70 50

16 minimum 16,could be farmore w/CCMSfunding

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15

16

NONE

25

24

25

6-7

15

minimum 16,could be farmore w/CCMSfunding

n/a

25

20

20

PreschoolInfant/ToddlerDay Home

Infant/ToddlerPreschool

PreschoolInfant/Toddler

Preschool


r.; a

Preschool

PreschoolInfant/

Toddler


NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

n/a

YES

YES

YES

needstoseemater

3

persem

1

persem

2

persem

3

persem

n/a

2

persem

2

persem

2

persem

APPENDIX D:TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FORMS

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/FIELD TEST SITEAPPLICATION FORM

Directions: If you are interested in field testing CDAactivities and receiving on-site technical assistance, pleasecomplete this form and send in the enclosed self-addressedenvelope by July 31, 1992.

Name of Community College:

Address:

Anticipated CDA student enrollment in the:

Fall 1992:

Spring 1993:

Type of CDA credential training provided:

Infant/Toddler Center-based:

Preschool Center-based:

Day Home:

Dates cf first and last day of Fall semester:

Day/Time of CDA classes:

Technical on-site assistance can be provided on Mondays orFridays.

Day preferred:

Type of assistance needed:

Contact person:

Telephone number:

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EVALUATION FORM

Name of college field site:

Source(s) of information: students, instructor, contact person(circle one or more)

CDA Project Staff:

I feel the most helpful information I learned was:

Some ideas I will try are:

Some concerns or questions I still have are:

SITE VISIT XND FEEDBACK FORM


Contact Person:

Address:

Work Phone:

Need at field site:

Training provided to meet needs:

1.

2.

3.

Follow up training:

DateProject Facilitator orTechnical Advisor

Date(Technical Advisor)

CHILD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

SAN ANTONIO COLLEGEAND

CHILD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTCOMMUNITY COLLEGE

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Whereas the Child Development Department at San Antonio Collegeand the Child Development Department atseek to participate in the implementation, revision and fieldtesting of "active learning activities" for students taking Child

Development Associate (CDA) Credential classes.

Be it herewith resolved that this Memo of Understanding fullysupports the field testing of the "active learning" activitiesdescribed in the manual The Child Development AssociateCredential Facilitator's Guide to Active Learning, technicalassistance in the implementation of described activities andparticipation by CDA instructor as an advisory committee member.

STATEMENT OF INTENT

The purpose of this agreement is to describe the responsibilitiesof the staff of the CDA Credential Curriculum and TechnicalAssistance Project at San Antonio College and the ChildDevelopment staff at Community College.

The staff of the CDA Credential Curriculum and TechnicalAssistance Project funded by the Texas Coordinating Board at SanAntonio College will provide technical training/assistance for upto three visits during the 1992 - 1993 academic year.

The Child Developmen'; faculty member(s) who teach the CDA classesfor the college will select active learning activities describedin the Child Development i.ssociate Credential Facilitator's Guide

to Active Learning to use in their classes. Written feedbackwill be provided to the facilitator of the project. One facultymember or the department chairperson will serve on the projectadvisory committee. The person serving on the advisory committeeshould be the person field testing the activities with the CDA

students, if possible. Meetings will be held 2-3 times a yearwith the first meeting being held in September. Financialreimbursement will be provided through the grant fortransportation expenses.

AGREEMENT

We, the undersigned representatives of the listed institution,

believe in the merit of this project and accept theresponsibility of the tasks described.

Agreement made this day of , 1992between the Child Development Department at San Antonio Collegeand the Child Development Department atCommunity College.

FacilitatorCDA Credential Curriculum andTechnical Assistance Project

Faculty,Community College

Chairperson/Dean/DirectorCommunity

Chairperson, CHD Department CollegeSan Antonio College

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APPENDIX E:TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DATA

FIELD SITE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

/-;Name of college field site: (-(---1-t-4:-"1-4--

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"Contact Person:7

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Please review the following categories and indicate by circlingthe type(s) of technical assistance that would be most helpful toyou.

, I. t4le_CDA_Proce_s_s___-J,Fofessional_Preloaration Program (P3)

II. Logistical Issues in CDA TrainingDeveloping formal training to meet CDA requirements.Doing field site observation/supervision.

III. Curriculum Development in the CDA Goal Areas- Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment

preschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day homeSelf, Social, Guidancepreschoolinfant/toddlerfa.s.i_ly day-home

-/Physical, Cognitive, Creative, Communication_

_,Ef.a.nt-74-4cddler

family day flome- Working with Familiespreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day home

- Program Managementpreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day home

- Professionalismpreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day home

IV. Development of FarmsThservation form0gra ing forms

- supervision contracts

V. Other Areas Where Assistance Would Be HelpfulL9

-For the items circled above, lease describe on the back of thispaper the kind and method of assistance that would be mosthelpful.

SITE VISIT AND FEEDBACK FORM

Name of college field rtte:

Contact Person:

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Work Phone:

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Technical Advisor

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Date M

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE VISIT

Site: Amarillo College

Contact Person: Melonye Curtis

Other Participants: Jill Rodgers - HeadStart TrainerLou Gerardy - CHD faculty

Phone: (806) 371-5289

9:00 am - 11:30 am

CDA resources available - Christinetextbook

Steps - Direct Assessment - Cathy

Resource FileDividers - ChristineAutobiography - ChristineStatements of Competence - Cathy

New advisor role ChristineObservation form

New Council Representative - Cathyrole

Early Childhood Review - Christine

Observation Forms - Ca\Lhy

Lunch

Tour Center suggestions



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CDA Project Staff:


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Name of college field site: Amarillo Junior College


Arrangements: Airline - Southwest - arrive 1:30pm and leave9:25pm. Melonye will pick us up at Southwestarrival area.

Work Phone: (806) 371-5289

Need at field site: Demonstration of active learning activities.


1. Teach 2 classes: 4:00pm-5:30pm - Math and Science,6:00pm-7:30pm Art and Music.

2. Given activity description papers, teachers will observe.

3.

Follow up training:

- DateProject Facilitator orTechnical Advisor

,c. ... - , .0 Date(technical Advisor)

MATH AND SCIENCE

Processes -

1 1/2 hours

Ordering, Patterning Measurement, Volume, Weight,Length, Temperature and Time

-- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

4:00 - 4:10 Introduction and Opening Activitiesobjects

- classifying

4:10 - 4:20 Kinds of Processes - transparencyPiaget's Stages ofmaterials

Measurement illustrates -

4:20 5:00 Centers Activitiescenter

for processes listed above

5:00 - 5:30

A. With a partner, examine display and write anexample for four of the processes or skills.

B. Center 2 - Using materials in centers, studentsdetermine activity and skill reenforced.

C. Center 3 - Read cards and determine Piagetianstage of child.

Open-ended QuestionsDefinition - transparencyIs This an Open-ended Question? activityWhat Kind of Question Is It? - activity

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BEST COPY AVAILABLE

1

Piagetian Stage Age

Sensorimotorand

Preoperational

Transition:Preoperationalto ConcreteOperations

ConcreteOperations

Measurement Stage

Birth tO 1. Plays and imitatesNge Seven - plays with

)(ears measuring cups,notices, who isbigger but in aninformal way.

2. Makes comparisons- always comparinghot - coldbigger smallerheavier - lighterlonger - shorter

Five toSevenYears

Six YearsOr Older

3. Uses arbitrary units- how many cups of

sand will fill a

container- how many pegs or

tooth picks longis his foot.Beginning tounderstand wordsof measure

4. Sees need forstandard units

he/she sees thathe/she must usethe same units ofmeasure thatothers are usingrecipe will notturn out if we areusing differentkinds of cups

5. Uses standard units

BEST COPY AVAILABLE

LEARNING CENTERS WORKSHEET

With a partner you are to visit all 3 centers. Centers may bevisited in any order. When you and your partner complete thefollowing tasks, return to your seat. Both you and your partnerneed to complete a worksheet.

A. Center 1 - Pick out four materials. Identify material andwrite down skill or process reenforced. Skills areordering, measurement of volume, measurement of weight,measurement of length, measurerent of temperature, andmeasurement of time.

Description of Materials Skills

1.

2.

3.

4.

B. Center 2 Identify the measurement stage which best fitssituations described. Put down level 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.

1. Plays and imitates2. Makes comparisons3. Uses arbitrary units4. Sees need for standard units5. Uses standard units

Situation Level Represented

C. Center 3 Thinking CenterPick one of the groups of material. How could it be used toreenforce a skill or process?


Name of college field site: aileKAOLAA-et4 CA-0-LetC

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CDA Project Staff:IC)

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Name of college field site: Amarillo College


Address: Amarillo#CollegeP.O. Box 447Amarillo, TX 79178

Work Phone: (806) 371-5289

Need at field site:Evaluation of learning environment at child care center.

Training provided to meet needs:1. Both project staff and child care workers did a site

evaluation.2. Evaluations were compared and discussed at training

sessions.J. Staff will implement suggestions and ideas presented.

Follow-up training:Information will be sent from project staff on "4 area"infant/toddler rooms.

Vroject Facilitator orTechnical Advisor

E4 1LINAGI_ Mc, aukl,t-,Techni al Adviso

/

Date

Date

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EVALUATION FORM SUMMARY

Name of college field site: Amarillo College

Source(s) of information: students

CDA Project Staff: Christine CatalaniCathleen McAuliffe

I feel the most helpful information I learned was:There is no need to try to make little ones sit still for grouptime. My energies are better spent moving from one area toanother, reinforcing the children's explorations andexperimentation.Addressing the issue of not only multicultural, but also transgeneration and handicapped individuals in the classroom.Music CenterRoom arrangementMore culture picturesDifferent agesUsing pictures of different age people

Some ideas I will try are:Tying small equipment to tables so they aren't carried offMore use of private spacesMore textures in the classroomPicture cues on shelvesUse more SpanishRoom arrangementPrivate areasA place for a child to be completely aloneCued labels in artFamily picturesTake picture of childrenAdding hands on in science center

Some concerns or questions I still have are:Amount of structured activitiqs appropriate for 2-year-oldclassrooms.

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Name of college field site: C..e-vt+T\

Contact Person: C4L-11-6.44....s.j._

9._4_ C0-12P-A-2e.

Please review the following categories and indicate by circlingthe type(s) of technical assistance that would be most helpful to

you.

I. Clarification of the CDA Process- Professional Preparation Program (P3)

- Direct Assessment

II. Lo istical Issues j..n__cD.AT-r-a--i--rri-rrg

- eveloping formal tr Ininq to meet CDArequirements,oing field site observation/supervision.

III. Curriculum Development in the CDA Goal AreasSafe, Healthy, Learning Environmentpreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day homeSelf, Social, Guidancepreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day home

- Physical, Cognitive, Creative, Communicationpreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day homeWorking with Familiespreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day homeProgram Managementpreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day homeProfessionalismpreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day home

IV. Development of Formsobservation forms

- grading formssupervision contracts

V. Other Areas Where Assistance iqould Be Helpful

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For the items circled above, please describe on the back of thispaper the kind and method of assistance that wolild be most

helpful.

4 1


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Contact Person:

Address:

Work Phone:

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Date /4

SITE VISIT AND FEEDBACK FORK

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Contact Person:

Address:

Work Phone:

Need at field site:

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Follow up training:

roject Facill ator orTechnical Advisor

(Techn al Advisor

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Date

Date

CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGETECHNICAL ASSISTANCE VISIT

SUMMARY OF STUDENT EVALUATIONS

I would like to thank you for coming to visit us at Central TexasCollege. I think your presentation was very beneficial to me.It really made me realize a lot about myself and the children Iwork with. It provided some activities that I would like toshare with my classroom. I needed the talk on open-endedquestions. This is something I don't do enough. I have gainedsomething from every class. I like the communication skillwithout talking, only the seminars were short. I believe it washelpful because I believe we sometimes get caught up in oureveryday activities that we may not always use thesecommunication skills. So I liked it cause it refreshes yourmind. It opened my eyes to some things I was not doing. I willtake what I learned tonight and pass it along to my class. I

really appreciate you ladies for taking time out for us.Teachers are wonderful and have a lot of knowledge. I had a nicetime in the class. I really enjoyed the conference. Thank youvery much.

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Name of college field site: -511Q-144

Contact Person:

Please review the following categories and indicate by circlingthe type(s) of technical assistance that would be most helpful toyou.

I. Clarification of the CDA Process7_11rDlessiona1 Zreparation Program (P3)

LDirect Assessmen-C

II. Lo istical Issues in CDA Training -

4D:-

- eveItTIM-Tormal trairit55 to meet cDATILremeats- oing field site observation/supervision.

III. Curriculum Development in the CDA Goal Areas- Safe, Healthy, Learning Environmentpreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day home

- Self, Social, Guidancepreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day home

- Physical, Cognitive, Creative, Communicationpreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day home

- Working with Familiespreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day hoProgram Managementpreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day hom

- Pro essionalismpreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day home

IV. Development of Forms- observation forms- grading formssupervision contracts

V. Other Areas Where Assistance Would Be Helpful

For the items circled above, please describe on the back of thispaper the kind and method of assistance that would be mosthelpful.

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Work Phone:

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EVALUATION FORK

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FIRST TECHNICAL.ASSISTANCE VISITEASTFIELD COMMUNITY COLLEGE


The workshop was very interesting and fun. The two activitiesthat were conducted were very good, interesting, enjoyable, fun,and a lot of information was given. An effective way of teachingnew techniques. I liked both activities. They led me to use myimagination and think of how really important the standards areto have for safety. Overall this presentation was great. Thespeakers really set the tone for us as teenagers to get in to. I

learned a lot of things that I didn't know previously. It reallymade me think about the quality of childcare. I would like tohear more. I would rate this a perfect ten. Thank you forcoming and sharing with us. There just wasn't enough time for usto finish. I think this workshop kept everybody motivatedbecause we were very involved in what was done. It kept myattention! The workshop showed the realities of what day carescan be and what is lacking in many. It also showed theimportance of regulations.



Source(s) of information: students, instructor, contact person(circle one or more)

CDA Project Staff:




SECOND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE VISITEASTFIELD COMMUNITY COLLEGE


I really enjoyed myself in my CDA class. The instructors werenice and kind. The activities were performed in a workshopmanner. Each of the activities were well retained. I wish thateach of the CDA classes from now on can be mor:' fun filled andlet each student work on a one on one basis or in such a smallgroup. I learned different ways to teach a child also how todeal with children in stressful situations. The main idea is tolet the child learn from using real objects. Also using the samematerials, but using them to make different objects. Pine cones,books, colors, stringing beads, are everyday materials that weused, but never in a way that we talked about today. I enjoyedthe workshop. I liked working together as a group. It wasenlightening. I will be using the information in the centerwhere I work. They showed us different strategies. More thanone way to solve a problem. The class that was presented todaywas very exciting because we had hands on experience. We sharedour own ideas with each other. Differen subjects,' how to dealwith different learning experiences. organized, I know if Iwere a kid I would like them to teach me. They seemed to behappy and enjoying doing their teaching. Also very creative,very on schedule. We all shared different ideas and we allparticipated in the classroom. They were well organized and wehad fun and I would recommend this class to others. I personallywould like to thank the ladies for taking time out of theirschedule to come out to talk to us about the hands-onexperiences, thank you. It was like being a child again. I

learned a few more ideas from them that can be used in my lessonplanning. Classes should be more this way today. I thought theclass was great and the instructors were excellent. I liked theway they conducted the class I would recommend them for atraining. They were not boring, they kept us on our toes.Whoever taught them taught them very, very well. We need morelike them. Todays class was O.K., but the activities need to bemore active. It had some good activities, but it was somewhattiresome. I would like to have more sessions but they need tohave more materials and more movement. We need morepresentations like these. The first technique was veryinteresting and helpful. The second part was helpful but toolong. I lost interest while waiting for things to go around.


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Contact Person: 71)0±

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Work Phone:

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Vroject Facilitator orTechnical Advisor

(Tech ical Advisor)

Date

Date Ce--/-et-Ji


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EASTFIELD COMMUNITY COLLEGETHIRD TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE VISITSUMMARY OF STUDENT EVALUATIONS

I really enjoyed these activities. I thought our discussion inclass was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. However,most of the information was repetitious in regard to well being.Being able to share and talk about our frustrations was helpfulafter rushing over here to be in class. I personally liked theactivity. It helped me to get different ideas on how to getthrough my physical, social, intellectual and emotional. I alsohad a chance to say what I like and dislike about my job! I havefaith and hope that my job will get better. It taught me how todeal with others physically, intellectually, socially andemotionally. It was fun to work in groups. They enabled me torelease many of my frustrations just by talking about them. It

let me know how to get in touch with my inner feelings. Theinformation was very informative and I enjoyed myself. I'velearned what to do to keep up with the physical part of the body.

I like the way papers were prepared. It made me take a closerlook at myself. It was a good idea to find different ways to

deal with problems. I would really like to be in another sessionwith both of you. The presenters were very knowledgeable andconcerned. GC1D JOB! I thank you. You are wonderful teachersand I wish you great success in the near future. The San Antonioinstructors, Kathy and Christine are wonderful. I wouldrecommend these ladies to my fellow co-workers.

In my CDA class today, I was given an assignment on ProgramManagement. The professional affect and the frustration affectwere very overwhelming to me. I had time to really dig insidemyself and pull out my ideas and share with other members. I

also enjoyed taking care of myself activities. I will do betteron my self care.


Name of college field site: )-1-outs.+0CObiktkVLUVICh-4.. CJL

Contact Person: -3-00.1.-t

Please review the following c.tegories and indicate by circlingthe type(s) of technical assistance that would be most helpful toyou.

I. (61arification of the CDA Processration Program (P3)- Pr. essiona

-(Direct Assessme

II. Logi-6.4;4441.1e.s___LICE2A_Trainineveloping formal training to meet CDA reoin e observation supervision.

III Curriculum Development in the CDA Goal AreasSafe, Healthy, Learning Environmentpreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day home

- Self, Social, Guidancepreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day home

- Physical, Cognitive, Creative, Communicationpreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day homeWorking with Familiespreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day home

- Program Managementpreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day home

- Professionalismpreschoolinfant/toddlerfamily day home

IV. Development of Forms- observation forms- grading formssupervision contracts

V. Other Areas Where Assistance Would Be Helpful

For the items circled above, please describe on the back of this

paper the kind and method of assistance that would be most

helpful.

Name of college

Contact Person:

3,ealAddress:

Work Phone:


field site: 7171 OCis+Cen C_o vvi wt Lie tzt Cgs

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CDA

PDATEDIRECTORS, TRAINERS, STUDENTS, CHID INSTRUCTORS

HCCS CHILD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IS SPONSORT:4E A 'MINI° WORKSHOPTO UPDATE THOSE INTERESTED IN THE NEW CDA P.dQUIREMENTS, HELPINGTO UNDERSTAND REQUIRED PAPERWORK ASSIGNMCNTS AND A DEmoNsTRATIoNOF SOME APPROPRIATE ACTIVE TRAINING THNIQUES TO USE WITH CDA

CANDIDATES.

PRESENTERS; CHRISTINE CATALINI VID LINDA RUHMANSAN ANTON:0 COLLEGCS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUMAND TECHNICAL ASSisTANCE PROJECT

WHEN: MONDAY MARCH 29, 199

WHAT: WORKSHOP SESSIONS

10 12 NOON ACTIVE LEARNING TECHNIQUES TO COVERSOME ACTIVE AND INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIESFOCUSING ON THE BASIC CDA COMPETENCIES

********#?4********************************************

12-1 BROWN BAG LUNCH AND GENERAL DISCUSSIONOF CDA EXPERIENCES. YOUR CHANCE TOASK THE EXPERTS!

- THE NEW CDA. WHAT IS IT? How DO WE DOIT? PAPERWORK PROBLEMS

WHERE: STAFF AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES BUILDING; 3821 CAROLiNERoom 147 B HCCS CENTRAL COLLEGE

You MAY SIGN UP FOR THE AM AND/OR THE PM SESSIONS BUT YOU MUSTPREREGUTER GY CALLING 630-1181 AS SEATING IS LIMITED TO TWENTY.

#!2SSZE81,02 *EL:HEMEL!, 00:/1 E6-03-E, aSNI V .tdliE SOOH:AG IN;S

SCHEDULE FOR HOUSTOn COMMUNITY COLLEGETECHNICAL TISISTANCE VISIT

MAACH 29, 1993

Items to Bring:

CDA books - as many as possible - all 3 typesObservation formsProfessional Resource File FormsProfessional Resource File

Morning

10:00 - 12:00 Active Learning Techniques to Cover _me Activeand Interactive Activities Focusing on Basic CDACompetencies

10:00 - 10:15 Ice Breaker - ChristineImportance of Ice Breakers

10:15 - 10:35 Why Active Learning Linda

10:35 - 11:00 Brief Overview of CDA - ChristineDefinition of CDA - transparencySix Stages in CDA Assessment System6 Competency Areas

11:00 - 11:20 Active Learning Activity - Learning Environment

11:20 - 11:40 Active Learning Activity - HealthFinal Meal AnalysisTalk about follow-up nutrition activities

11:40 - 12:00 Active Learning Activity - CreativeCreative

Afternoon

12:00 - 1:00 Brown Bag Lunch and Cracker Barrel DiscussionSession

1:00 2:00 The New CDA What is it?How do we do it?Paperwork problems?

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EVALUATION FORK

Name of college field site: /1-114.471-41 461f-etc-

Source(s) of information: students, instructor,(circle one or m

CDA Project Staff:

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APPENDIX F:

ACTIVITY EVALUATION FORMS

Child Development Associate CredentialCurriculum and Technical Assistance Project

ACTIVITI EVALUATION FORM

Name of Activity: Class Size:

Page Number: Group Size:

Evaluator: Site:

1. Ic the objective specific, measurable, and observable?yesno

If no, how could this objective be rewritten?

2. Does the title of the activity give you enough of an idea as

to the general nature of the activity?yesno

If no, how corld the activity be renamed?

3. Are the materials that are listed easy to obtain or make?

yesno

If no, what suggestions would you make?

4. Are the materials that are listed sufficient and appropriate

for the activity?yesno


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5. Are the procedures clear and easy to follow?yesno


6. Are the comments clear, concise, and helpful?yesno


7. Are supplemental materials (exercise sheets, observationsforms, etc.) appropriate and useful?yesno


8. Did the activity facilitate interaction?yesno

How long did it take to complete this activity?

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APPENDIX G:PUBLICITY EFFORTS

Robert J. Ramirez

Allen Lee Hamilton

Alfonso T. Carmona

Ruben Tomes

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ACCDPEOPLEPALO ALTO COLLEGE

Dr. Pam Hill, counseling chair-woman, presented a paper on thehistorical development of the JointAdmissions Program betwen PACand Our Lady of the Lake Univer-sity at the South Texas Admissionsand Registrars AdministratorsOrganization.

Dr. Roy Tucker, assistantprofessor of mathematics, served asa final judge in the Region 20Science Fair.

Robert J. Ranairez, studentfinancial aid/VA counselor, waselected 2nd vice president of theTexas Association of CollegiateVeteran's Programs Officials attheir 19th Annual Conference in ElPaso.

ST. PHILIP'S COLLEGE

Allen Lee Hamilton, socialsciences instructor, delivered alecture on the U.S. Cavalry for theScience and Humanities LectureSeries at the Witte Museum inMarch. A noted author and experton the U.S. military and the IndianWars period, Hamilton is an advisorfor the Witte Museum and frequentlecturer for their programs.

Rose Thomas, acting dean of Arts& Sciences, Wayne Lee, mathinstructor, and Joannes Flatley,director of Educational SupportServices, presented the paper"Using Technology to TeachUnderprepared Students: ThreePerspectives" at the nationalconference of the National Associa-tion for Developmental Education(NADE) in Washington, D.C. inMarch.

Also at the NADE conference,Educational Support ServicesDepartment members PatriciaCandia, manager of Academic

. Support Services, Rhonda Rapp,learning disabilities specialist. and

Tony Wright, manager of Inter-preter Services, presented a paper on"Instructional Technologies forSpecial Populations."

Alfonso T. Carmona, coordinatorof Veretan's Affairs, was electedpresident of the Texas Associationof Collegiate Veteran's ProgramsOfficials at their 19th AnnualConference in El Paso.

A reception was held by theNatural Science Department andHarper Collins Publishing Companyto honor Lanier Byrd, NaturalScience Department chairman. andFred Richards, professor ofbiology, for writing a test bank ofover 4,000 questions to accompanythe 7th edition of Human Anatomyand Physiology, by Tortora andGrabowski. Byrd and Richards' testbank is the largest for any of thestandard human anatomy andphysiology texts.

SOUTHWEST CAMPUS

The Employee of the Month forApril is Dodie Cooper, clerk typist.Southwest Campus.

SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE

On behalf of the Child Develop-ment Department, ChristineCatalani, Cathleen McAuliffe, and

Linda Ruhmann, accepted the Bestof Texas Award for their ChildDevelopment Associate CredentialCurriculum and Technical AssistanceProject. The presentation was madeFebruary at the Best of Texas Confer-ence in Austin, sponsored by theCorporate Fund for Children. BettyLarson is the director, Catalani thefacilitator, and McAuliffe andRuhmann are the technical advisorsfor the project, which was featured inthe 1993 Best of Texas Yearbook.

Ruben Torres, associate dean ofContinuing Education, was electedpresident of the Texas Administratorsof Continuing Education (TACE) inCommunity/Junior Colleges. Acharter member of TACE, Torres willbe president for a two-year term.

Alice Johnson, director of theLearning Resources Center, has co-authored with Dr. Loriene Roy(University of Texas at Austin) anarticle " 'It Wasn't a Joh, It Was aWay of Life': Jerre Hetherington andthe Texas Library Association," whichappeared in the Spring 1993 issue ofTexas Library Journal. The article isbased on an oral history interviewconducted with the late JerreHetherington in 1985.

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CathleenMcAuliffe,holding theBest of TexasAwardcertificate,joins co-winnersLindaRuhmann(lett) andChristineCatalani.

Exhibit at VATCThe visual arts and technology

department will sponsor an exhibit ofpaintings and drawings by HaydeeSuescum and Kathleen Youngquist. Theexhibit will open Sept. 4 with a receptionfrom 7 - 9 p.m. in the VATC Gallery andwill continue through Friday. Oct. 9.Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

_RC Hosts FallWorkshops

The Learning Resource Centerwill offer two workshops this month toincrease the faculty's understaading ofsearching techniques and using the latestinformation itsources.

Faculty will have the opportunityto meet Alice Johnson, new L.RCdirector, on Thur., Sept. 10 from 2-3p.m. in MC 302 and hear her thoughtson the LRC's role on campus. Theprogram will be informal and follow aquestion-and-answer format-

The second workshop will focuson updating the knowledge of CD-ROMindexes and databases and will be heldThursday, Sept. 17 at 2-3 p.m. in theLAC on the second floor near thereference desk.

Faculty is encouraged to attend thesessions. There is no charge. For moreinformation, contact Pat Donegan,librarian, at ext. 2492. The workshopsare sponsored by Faculty Development.

Faculty DevelopmentSeminars

Faculty Development will hosttwo workshops in September. The first.entitled "Basic Reseaich on AutomatedTeaching Techniques and Pedagogy,"will take place Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. inVATC. Room 120. Wesley Regian,human resources directorate at BrooksAir Force Base, will inform the facultyon research findings related to automatedteaching techniques to enhance facultyknowledge.

Helen Vera, Women's Centercoordinator, will administer the seminar"Meeting Students' Needs in the Class-room for the 90s" Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. inMLC 711. Vera will bring the perspec-tive of the Women's Center to theclassroom.

For more information, contact theFaculty Development office at 733-2337.

September 1992

News Briefs

ACCD Receives Consultant's Report

MGT of America. Inc., an educa-tional consulting firm, presented theresults of its performance evaluationstudy to the ACCD Board of Trustees atthe Aug. 18 meeting. Working with aseven-member Citizens AdvisoryCommittee, MGT gathered informationabout the district from available pub-lished material as well sa surveys,interview: and group discussion sessionswith district staff and members of thecommunity. The report, presented inthree volumes, recommends significantchanges in district organization and

operations to improve educationalprogram efficiency and effectiveness.The report encourages involvement andcollaboration between the Beerd, stu-dents, staff, administrators and membersof the community in planning anddecision making. The report alsorecommends an organizational structureto ensure district-wide consisitency in thelevel and quality of service to students.

Two copies of volumes I and IIIare available in the LRC. Volume II isstill in draft fonn and will be available ata later date.

Child Development Department Awarded Grant

The Texas Higher EducationCoordinating Board has awarded theChild Development Department$53.959 for the CDA Credential Curricu-lum and Technical Assistance Project.

The project. which will last fromJuly 1, 1992 through June 31. 1993, is aone-year continuation of the ChildDevelopment Associate Credential(CDA) Curriculum and Training Project.During the past year, a guide wiz writtenwhich provided "Naive leazning"

experiences for a predominantly non-traditicoal college population, i.e.,working women, mid 20s to mid 30s,with children, etc. Training based on theguide also was provided at a two-dayworkshop for child development commu-nity college instructors in Texas.

Work during the 1992-93 year willinclude field testing the cuniculurnmaterials at four community college sitesand revision of activities. Technicalassistance is provided for the sites selected.

Disabled Students Graduate

Graduation ceremonies for thecollege's Computer Technologies forthe Physically Disabled, a job-uainingprogram, were held Sauuday, Aug. 29 atMcAllister Auditorium.

Jesse Trevino, local artist andoutstanding former student of the college,addressed the graduates.

Based on a model developed byIBM Corp., the program teaches adultswho were born with physical disabilitiesor who have had accidents that left themdisabled how to work with computers sothey can compete for jobs in computer-related fields. Intensive classroominstruction and on-the-job training isoffered in two areas: computer program-ming and office computer systems.

"Corporate representatives

from San Antonio and Austin havecommitted their time and expertise torecruitment, student selection, curricula,internships and placements." said MaryWhitehead, project director. "Ourgraduates have found jobs in informationhandling departments at Kelly Air ForceBase, the Internal Revenue Service inWashington, D.C., the City of SanAntonio and the University of TexasHealth Science Center."

In its second year, the project isdirected by the Business AdvisoryCouncil and sponsored jointly by thecollege, the U.S. Department of LaborVett= Employment and TrainingService, the Texas RehabilitationCommission, the Texas Commission forthe Blind and IBM.

Update

Update, the San Antonio College faculty/staff newslet-ter, is published monthly on th first Wednesday of the month.Dorian* for submission of items for consklerstion for publica-tion is the 15th of the month. Forms are available in theCommunity and Public Relations Wok FAC 302. TheCommunity and Put'k. Relations Office reserves the right toWit items for pubkadon.

SAN ANTONIO COLLEGEA College of the Alamo Community College District

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Educator's Association ek2 266?4°'1EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

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Welcome to BACON'S CORNER

What an outstanding CDA Credential Curriculum and TrainingWorkshop Pat Kennedy and her crew at Eastfield Colleae hosted! The

croup from San Antonio had more ideas than you could imagine.

Christine Catalani, Betty Larson, Linda Ruhmann, and Cathleen

McAuliffe kent us hopping with all the hands-on experiences.

The next TCCCDEA workshop will be in Killeen, Texas, May 18

and 19, 1993. We will be covering 2+2 activities. Put it on your

calendar and start putting some money in your budget.

While we were at Eastfield College, we discussed the

possibility of reviewing our classroom tests. If you would send me

copies of the Administration, Infant and Toddler and Guidance

tests, I'll get started on a consolidated test file. Wouldn't it

be great to have a bank of questions to draw from. Just think, the

best questions coming from all those beautiful minds.

I am asking Members-at-Large Pegay Anple, Catherine Mason, and

Jane Rowe to serve as our nominating committee for TCCCDEA. Please

let me know of any changes we should make. Lets talk about possible

amendments and/or revisions at TAEYC. I have enclosed a copy of our

By-Laws for your review.

W3 also discussed the possibility of sharing our favorite

handouts. I would be willing to organize a file that we can make

copies from.

I am looking forward to seeing you at the TAEYC Conference in

October. We will meet during the Coffee Chat '92 time slot

(Saturday 7:00-8:15 a.m.). Joan Wyde and I are looking into thepossibility of meeting somewhere other than the designated area(Sandalwood A) for breakfast. Topics for discussion are: Christihe

Catalini on their CDA Credential Curriculum and Technical

Assistance Project. Pat Phipps on the Texas Headstart Collaboration

Project and Marilyn Harriman on 2+2 Tech Pren in Early Childhood

Professions. Yes, we'll still have time to talk about other things.

We are also planning to have a Saturday evening dinner. Check with

the TAEYC Bulletin Board.

Gordon Bacon940 Verna LeeHarker Heights, TX 76543

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TCCCDEA OFFICERS 1992 - 1993

Chairmerson

Chairperson -Elect -

Vice-Chairperson -

Secretary - (2 yr)

Treasurer (2 yr)

Members-At-Large -

Gordon D. Bacon Central Texas College

Joan Wyde, Houston Communtiy College

Irma Woods, Del Mar College

Sandra Enders, San Antonio College

Gale Soear, Austin Community College

Catherine Mason, Central Texas ColleaePeggy Apple, San Antonio CollegeJane Rowe, Child Care Partnership

MEMBERSHIP

HOW ABOUT YOU?ARE YOU AN ACTIVE MEK3ER,

THE KIND THAT WOULD BE MISSED,OR ARE YOU JUST CONTENTED

THAT YOUR NAME IS NEVER ON THE LIST?DO YOU EVER WORK ON A COMMITTEES,

TO SEE THERE IS NO BLOCK?OR LEAVE THE WORK TO JUST A FEW

AND TALK ABOUT TFF CLIQUE?SO COME TO MEETINGS 0E.EN,

AND PLAN TO TAKE YOUR PICK,TO HELP WITH HAND AND HEART

AND TAKE AN ACTIVE PART.

Anonymous

A membership in TCCCDEA offers you tl-e opportunity to stay informedon current 'ssues involving Early Childhood Development Programs inJunior Colleges throughout the state and the opoortunity to be partof a large network of professionals in Child Development. Pleasejoin us and bring a friend!

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REVIEW OF TCCCDEA BY-LAW

PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO REVIEW OUR BY-LAWS. THERE HASBEEN A SUGGESTION TO CHANGE THE OFFICER'S TITLES TOPRESIDENT; PRESIDENT-ELECT; VICE PRESIDENT; SECRETARY;TREASURER AND MEMBERS. THIS WOULD SEEM TO MORE CLOSELY FITTHE TITLES THAT EVERYONE ROUTINELY USES AND WOULD NOT CHANGETHE FUNCTION OF EACH ROLE.

WE WILL DISCUSS THIS AND ANY OTHER PROPOSALS AT OUR NEXTBUSINESS MEETING. IF YOU WILL NOT BE THERE PLEASE SEND YOURCOMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS TO JOAN WYDE; 11002 BRAEWICK ST.HOUSTON; TEXAS 77096-5817. THANK YOU.

TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHILDDEVELOPMENT EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

BY LAWS

ARTICLE I: NAME

The name of this organization shall be the "Texas Community CollegeChild Develonment Educators Association". (TCCCDEA)

ARTICLE II: INCORPORATION

This organization is incorporated under the Non-profit Corporationlaws of the State of Texas.

ARTICLE III: PURPOSE

The purpose of this organization is to encourage communicationamong Texas Community Colleges Child Development programs and tocooperate with other groups having compatible purposes.

ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP

Sec. 1 Membership shall be open to all individuals employed inChild Development programs and related areas with Texas CommunityColleges. The membership year shall be from the annual Texas JuniorCollege Teachers Association (TJCTA) convention to the next annualTJCTA convention.

Ser... 2 Honorary memberships may be awarded annually. Nominationswill be screened by the executive committee and approved by asimple majority of the membership in attendance at the TJCTAconvention.

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Eventually we continued our walk through the woods. Each of ustaking something away with us. Brian, a new awareness of his ownuniqueness and value; me, an affirmed sense of myself as a childcare worker. I doubt if either one of us will ever forget that day.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE CREDENTIAL CURRICULUMAND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT

Explanation of new project: This project is a one yearcontinuation of the Chi.ld Development Associate CredentialCurriculum and Training Project. During the 1992-1993 year, theactivities and resource materials will be field tested at threeto four community college sites. The revised material will besent to each community college child development department. Inaddition, technical assistance will be provided to these collegesites. This should be a true sharing of ideas and resources.

Plea of assistance: An evaluation form was mailed along with theChild Develooment Associate Credential Facilitator's Guide. It

was in the inside pocket of the cover of the guide. Please taketime from your busy schedule to fill out and return. If yourcopy has been misplaced, please call me for a new one. We need,your impute. We are now in the process of selecting field sites.

We will report on our progress at the October TAEYC conference.See you then.

Christine CatalaniChild Development DepartmentSan Antonio College1300 San Pedro Ave.San Antonio, TX 78212-4299

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Executive Director Speaks

We Salute You!

Carol Brunson Phillips

This fall the Council brings into fullswing the "Council Model" programs,as we will begin Phase 3 for our firstclass of students in the CDA P3, and aswe will begin the new Direct Assess-ment system. To be at this point aftermany years of planning is a proud andhappy moment.

Yet our feelings of nostalgia are asstrong as ourjoy. For this much awaitedaccomplishment means the end of CDAassessment by the Local AssessmentTeam process. We share the feelings ofloss that have been expressed all acrossthe country

by those of you who have worked tire-lessly with the pogram for a long, longtime (perhaps since it was first intro-duced)

by those of von who struggled with theConsortium and with Bankstreet togive CDA the credence and the integ-rity needed to overcome skepticism,and doubt,

and by those of you who have partici-pated in an LAT meeting and experi-enced first-hand the uniqueness of theevent, as well as the true power of thecollaborative process.

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Connecticut CDAs EliOble toReceive Bonus for ProvidingQuality Child Care

CDAs in Connecticut can now receivefinancial bonuses by serving familiesreceiving state subsidies. Changes inthe state's child care certification pro-gram now awards qualified providersa $5.00 bonus per week for each childserved under these guidelines.

Providers must be certified. They must:have a CDA or be accredited by theNational Association of Family DayCare. Centers must be accredited bythe National Association for the Edu-cation of Young Children.

The j.arpose of the bonus is to enhancethe quality of child care by encourag-ing providers to obtain certification.

Food Safety Training to be Held

Cooperative ExtensionSpecialists fromKansas and Missouri will instruct pro-fessionals who train child care provid-ers in the use of innovative, timely,new materials which bring the issue offood safety alive.

Animation and puppets on video withcoordinated activities help child careproviders and children see the impor-tance of personal hygiene and safe foodhandling. These materials will be avail-able after the training for use with pro-viders and children.

Specialists conducting this training areDr. Paula Peters, Nutrition, KansasState University, and Dr. Karla Hughes,Food and Nutrition, University of Mis-souri.

This nationwide satellite training willbe held on Friday, April 30, 1993, 10:00a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For more information, contact: limeFreyenberger, E.',,nsion Assistant andProgram Coordinator, Justin Hall, KansasState University, Manhattan, KS, 66506;(913) 532-5782.

Active Learning Guidefor CDA Instructors Available

CDA instructors at San Antonio College in San Antonio, Texas, have com-pleted work on a guide which can beused by trainers or ir structors in pro-viding educational experiences in earlychildhood and child developmentareas.

This "active learning" guide includesinstructional resources such as trans-parency masters, handouts and activ-ity cards. An annotated bibliographyof audio visual and printed resourcesfor caregivers of infant/ toddler andpreschool agechildren is also provided.

This guide will be available as long asthe supply lasts. You will he asked tocomplete a short evaluation form onthe guide.

Guides may be obtained from: Chris-tine Catahmi, Child Development Depart-ment, San Antonio Colle8e.1300 San PedroAve., San Antonio, Texas. 78212-4299; orcall (512) 733-2415/494-6984.

Library/Head Start PartnershipProject Begins

A partnership project between librar-ies and Head Start was recentlylaunched at the Library of Congress.

Administered through a joint agree-ment between the Center for the Bookin the Library of Congress and theHead Start Bureau, the committee willbe developing, producing, and testinga resource package that demonstrateshow libraries that serve children andHead Start programs can work togetherin literacy programs in communites.

Ideas exchanged at the workshop willbe incorporated into two 20-minutevideos and a resource notebook onhow to build and maintain effectivelibrary/ Head Start partnerships.

This package will be available in 1993,when the materials will be tested indifferent regions of the United States.

Competence , November 1992

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UPDATE ON CDA CURRICULUM ANDTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT

Linda Ruhmann,'Cathy McAuliffe and I have been working with fourdifferent college sites as part of our project. We have fieldtested CDA activities all semester and will continue to fieldtest this semester. Activities for Safe, Healthy, LearningEnvironment, Self, Social and Guidance have been revised.

Our activities have been field tested at four college sites -Amarillo, Eastfield, Houston and Killeen as well as San AntonioCollege. Activities in the areas of Safe, Healthy, LearningEnvironment, Self, Social and Guidance have been revised. Wehave also been visiting these 4 college sites sharing ideas,conducting workshops and teaching classes.

Melonye Curtis, Catherine Mason, Pat Kennedy and Joan Wyde arealso on our advisory board and have been reviewin9 and evaluatingactivities.

A very short article in Competence the CDA Newsletter resulted in

calls and letters from around 130 programs around the country.Copies of revised manual will be sent in June. Our project willalso be receiving the Best of Texas next week.

Cathy McAuliffe and Linda Rahmann will be demonstrating some ofthe activities from the guide. We chose to focus on the CDAprocess itself for these activities. But the techniques could beused for any Child Development class. For example, CathyMcAuliffe will be starting with an activity on CDA definitionsbut this could be used for any type of terminology you want thestudents to review. So Cathy will begin.

Update on grant at TJCTA in Austin

Christhe Cataiani1300 San Pedro Ave.

San Antonio, TX 78212-4299210/ 733-2415

FAX 210/ 733-2338

The Child Development Assess-ment (CDA) Credential Project'sgoal is to develop training materialsthat will meet the needs of agrowing population of child-careteachers who wish to receive a CDAcredential. Many of these teachersfall into the category of specialpopulation students that needcustomized training programs.Other goals are to provide trainingfor community college childdevelopment instructors, to field-test training materials and providetechnical assistance in fourpost-secondary institutions inKilleen, Dallas, Houston, andAmarillo. The majority of studentsare employed in programs thathave high percentages of studentswho are educationally and eco-nomically disadvantaged or arehandicapped.

An instructor's guide with "activelearning" teaching techniques,handou, and transparencymasters was developed for use withCDA Training Programs in commu-

1993 Best of Texas YearbookCorporate Fund for Children

nity colleges. A two-day workshop,using activities from the manual,was presented for Texas ChildDevelopment community collegeinstructors.

Four post-secondary institutionswere selected and are evaluatingactivities on a weekly basis. On-sitetechnical assistance is being pro-vided throughout the year to thesesites.

Barriers

Students were initially reluctant totake college classes due to pastnegative experiences. The lowsalaries of child-care workers alsomade it difficult for some studentsto pay for courses. The availabilityof CDA scholarships assisted withthis problem.

HighlightsOne of the highlights of the projectwas the creation of the CDAinstructor's guide, CDA brochure,and annotated bibliography. But,the greatest success of all has beenin the students, who have exhibiteda new professionalism, a change inattitude, an improvement of self-concept, and a willingness to gofurther in their education.

Funding

State funding Texas HigherEducation Coordinating Board.

Federal funding. Carl PerkinsFederal Vocational Act funds.

CDA scholarships through theCorporate Fund for Children.

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