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Earn and Learn TodayEarning your CDA Credential in High School
Students receive hand-on experiences with:
Below are two options that are offered in South Dakota. The first one is for schools that offer Human Development 1 and 2 at their attendance site. To learn more how to do this please check that out. If your school does not currently offer these courses there is a virtual course option for you to attend. |
Skills Learned
Classroom
Interpersonal
- Create, plan and implement developmentally appropriate and open ended learning experiences.
- Prepare record and document authentic assessment for young children in the preschool lab.
- Prepare themed units of learning experiences and implement them with children.
- Lead and manage large group circle and storytime experiences.
- Lead and manage the preschool routine from drop off to pick up. Students will manage peers and children during this time.
- Plan and create resources, modeling materials, props, and nutritious snacks for young children in the lab.
- Plan family events for the children and families in the preschool lab.
- Provide developmentally appropriate guidance for young children in the preschool lab.
Interpersonal
- Work as part of a team to provide good quality learning experiences that promote creativity, discovery and exploration.
- Be a responsive and flexible role model for preschool children in the lab.
- Acknowledge and respond to young children’s needs and find appropriate strategies to meet them.
- Give clear and appropriate directions and instructions.
- Communicate and interact with children, parents, and teachers while operating a state-licensed preschool.
Career Development
Career Pathways
- Child Care Center Teacher Assistant
- Family and Home Child Care Provider
- Preschool Assistant
- Nanny
- Elementary Teacher Assistant
- Infant/toddler Teacher Assistant
- Elementary Teacher
Childcare Facility Partners
To be announced soon