All training experiences, whether offered in the context of courses, workshops, or one-on-one, should address the profession's standards and lead to career advancement. Standards for early childhood professionals have been developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and The Council for Professional Recognition. Teaching Strategies' "Caring for..." series addresses these standards for programs serving infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children in center-based and family child care settings.

Each of the books in the "Caring for..." series of training materials provides an easy-to-implement, self-paced program to help you make sure that your staff possess the basic skills and competencies of our profession.

Each set of books is organized into modules that can be used for individualized staff development, the content for a college course, or the focus for ongoing workshops. The modules include readings and learning activities that build skills and knowledge as staff work with children every day. The personal, friendly tone of the books makes them practical and easy to use. This program is appropriate for new or experienced staff.

The "Caring for..." series addresses the professional competency standards that form the core of accreditation and credentialing programs. Modules are organized around the 13 functional areas of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential:

• Safe
  
  
• Healthy
  
  
• Learning Environment
  
  
• Physical
  
  
• Cognitive
  
  
• Communication
  
  
• Creative
  
  
• Self
  
  
• Social
  
  
• Guidance
  
  
• Families
  
  
• Program Management
  
  
• Professionalism

The 2nd Edition: Updated and Reorganized

The Caring for Infants & Toddlers set includes a content volume that discusses all thirteen modules, a Skill-Building Journal with all of the self-assessments and learning activity forms, and a Trainer's Guide. The Trainer's Guide offers specific suggestions for implementing the program and providing feedback to staff. It includes knowledge assessments, answer sheets, observation forms with checklists, and tracking forms.

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