9.2.1
Classroom Aide Chapter 1
CA Training Ch 1 Part 1 Child Supervision:
Your first position specific training will focus on the importance of child supervision.
- Shasta Head Start staff must maintain ratios and supervise children at all times. Community Care Licensing and Head Start Performance Standards both have written standards regarding child supervision.
- It is every employee’s responsibility to adhere to proper supervision procedures. Negligence may lead to severe disciplinary action.
Click on the link below for an overview of Child Supervision at Shasta Head Start:
Child Supervision SOP
Click on the link below for more specific policies regarding Child Supervision. Please read them carefully:
Child Supervision Policy
CA Training Ch 1 Part 1 Observation:
Take a moment to answer the following questions in your learning path binder:
How do staff arrange themselves to effectively supervise children?
How do they redirect children who are making poor choices?
Are certain areas more problematic than others?
CA Training Ch 1 Part 2 Daily Schedules:
Your next training will focus on the implementation and proper use of daily schedules.
- “Framing Your Day” schedules are posted in every classroom to ensure staff members know their responsibilities at any given time.
Click on the link below for more information on Shasta Head Start Daily Schedules:
Daily Schedules SOP
CA Training Ch 1 Part 2 Observation:
Take a moment to answer the following questions in your learning path binder:
Is the Framing Your Day sheet posted?
Is the classroom following the schedule? If not, why do you think they have changed things?
What are other things you observe related to the daily schedule?
CA Training Ch 1 Part 3 Environment Setup:
Your next training will focus on the setup of the classroom environment.
- Having the environment prepared for students is vital to success in any classroom.
Click on the link below for an overview of how to successfully set up the classroom environment:
Set up Morning Environment SOP
- Beyond just setting up the physical environment, one of the most important aspects of your position is making children feel safe and welcome.
Click on the link below to watch an inspiring video that demonstrates how little actions can have dramatic impacts on children:
Every Opportunity Video
CA Training Ch 1 Part 3 Activity:
Complete the Classroom Map Activity in your learning path binder.
CA Training Ch 1 Part 4 Opening Checklist:
Your next training will focus on opening checklists.
- To assist with quality and consistency when starting the day for children, Shasta head start and compiled an Opening Checklist that can be used as a foundation for a positive start.
Click on the link below to read more information on opening checklists:
Opening Checklist SOP
CA Training Ch 1 Part 4 Observation:
Take a moment to answer the following questions in your learning path binder:
Who is involved with the set up? When did it begin? How long did it take?
How did children/families check in to the classroom?
What are other things you observed related to the morning environment?
CA Training Ch 1 Part 5 Zoning to Maximize Learning:
Zoning is a method used by Shasta Head Start to ensure quality supervision.
Click on the link below to watch a short video on zoning:
CA Training Ch 1 Quiz:
Take a moment to click on the following link for a short competency quiz:
Quiz Link