9.2.6
Classroom Aide Chapter 6
CA Training Ch 6 Part 1 Off Floor Planning Time:
Off-floor time refers to time spent in the classroom without children present.
- Planning can be done before school starts, and after school ends. There’s also planned time off during the school day to allow the education staff to get things done.
- Time varies depends on what program type working in and staffing pattern.
Click on the following link to familiarize yourself with some of the ways to use Off Floor Planning time effectively:
Off Floor Planning Time SOP
CA Training Ch 6 Part 2 Observational Notes:
When children start school, Teachers and Home Visitors immediately begin observing and gathering information about the children
- This is the first step in the Ongoing Assessment process.
- Observational notes are captured on a tablet or desktop computer using an application called Learning Genie.
Click on the following link to familiarize yourself with the need to take accurate Observational Notes:
Observational Notes SOP
CA Training Ch 6 Part 3 Individual Child Goals:
Individual Child Goals (ICG) are created to establish developmentally appropriate goals for each child.
- Goals are based on the information gathered through various screenings, observations and ongoing assessment.
- The information gathered is used to identify strengths and areas of need.
Click on the following link to familiarize yourself with the need to take accurate Observational Notes:
Individual Child Goals SOP
CA Training Ch 6 Part 4 Family Engagement:
Our program must integrate parent and family engagement strategies into all systems and program services to support family well-being and promote children’s learning and development.
- It is important to collaborate with families in a family partnership process that identifies needs, interests, strengths, goals, and services and resources that support family well-being.
Click on the following link get information on the goals for Family Engagement:
Family Engagement SOP
CA Training Ch 6 Part 4 Activity:
Complete the Chapter 3 – 4 Scavenger Hunt in your learning path binder.
CA Training Ch 6 Part 5 School Readiness Goals:
School readiness goals are the expectations of children’s status and progress across various domains.
- Social and Emotional Development
- Approaches to Learning
- Language and Literacy
- Cognition and General Knowledge
- Physical Development and Health
Click on the following link to learn more about school readiness domains:
School Readiness SOP
CA Training Ch 6 Part 5 Observation:
Well now that you’ve reached the end of your learning path, it’s time to reflect on any lingering questions you have. Take a moment to write down anything that is unclear or a subject you would like to know more about!
CA Training Ch 6 Quiz:
Take a moment to click on the following link for a short competency quiz:
Quiz Link