Assignment #2: Competency Statement- 5/25/23
SPS 02.0, SPS 38.05, SPS 38.06, SPS 39.01, SPS 39.02, SPS 39.03, SPS 39.04
Key Assessment for NAEYC STANDARD 1
Description: Writinq competency statements enables Early Childhood professionals to illustrate understanding of fundamental skills necessary to create high quality care and education for infants and
toddlers.
Directions: You will choose either the FCCPC or the National CDA.
• For the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) write a competency statement for:
Competency Goal 2. Creation of developmental^ appropriate learning environment that is safe, healthy, respectful, challenging and supportive of children and families. (S1b)
• For the National Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, you will address Competency Goal I: To Establish and Maintain a Safe, Healthy Learning Environment. (S1b)
• Your goal must include three functional areas:
• Functional Area 1: Candidate provides a safe environment to prevent and reduce injuries.
• Functional Area 2: Candidate promotes good health and nutrition and provides an environment that contributes to the prevention of illness.
• Functional Area 3: Candidate uses space, relationships, materials, and routines as resources for constructing an interesting, secure, and enjoyable environment that encourages play, exploration, and learning.
• For each functional area, write one page addressing how you meet the needs of young infants, mobile infants and toddlers. Connect this to the classroom environment in which you are teaching or observing.