School-Age Child Care Basics
This course meets the basic STARS training requirements for those providing care to children in school-age programs (5-12 years) in Washington State. English Only (30 Hours)
Module 1 Learning Outcomes
FREE PREVIEWOccupation Vs Profession
FREE PREVIEWNAA Code of Ethics
FREE PREVIEWAssignment 1
FREE PREVIEWQualities Of A Child Care Professional
FREE PREVIEWExpectations
FREE PREVIEWAttire
FREE PREVIEWTimeliness
FREE PREVIEWBeing Prepared
FREE PREVIEWInteracting With Coworkers And Staff
FREE PREVIEWAssignment 2
FREE PREVIEWSocial Media
Attitude
Confidentiality
Confidentiality Has Limits
Confidentiality Matters
Assignment 3
Professional Development of the Workforce
Professional Development
Core Competencies
School-Age Care Profession
Assignment 4
Washingtons Professional Development System
STARS ID Numbers
Training Requirements
Continuing Education
Assignment 5
STARS ID Assignment 6
Washington Licensing Rules and Laws
WACs
WAC Assignment
Assignment 7
Assignment 8
Records Reporting And Posting
Assignment 9
Lets Review Records
A few more things to remember
Assignment 10
Confidentiality Required?
Recommended Reading
Module 1 Complete
Module 1 Test
Module 2 Learning Outcomes
Child Growth and Development: Pre-Assessment
The Basics
Child Development in the School-Age Years
Growth and Development
Theorist: Erik Erikson
Erikson
Stages 1 Basic Trust vs. Basic Mistrust
Stages 2 Autonomy vs. Shame Doubt
Stage 3 Initiative vs. Guilt
Stage 4 Industry vs. Inferiority
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Theorist: Jean Piaget
Cognitive Development Stages
Major Contributions
Piaget's Stages of Development
Assignment 3
Assignment 4
Theorist: Lawrence Kohlberg
Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development
Stages of Moral Development
Assignment 5
Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Theories
12 Principles of Child Development and Learning
Assignment 6
A Developmental Continuum
Developmental Profiles: Physical Development
Developmental Profiles: Emotional Development
Developmental Profiles: Social Development
Developmental Profiles: Intellectual Development
Executive Function Defined
Executive Function Example
Self-Regulation
Child and Youth Development Frameworks
Module 2 Complete
Module 2 Test
Module 3 Learning Outcomes
Observation and Assessment: Pre-Assessment
Development of the Individual Child
Temperament Types
Why Observation
Curriculum Cycle
Celebrate Growth
Red Flags and Atypical Development
Speaking with Families
Discussion Topic
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Recordkeeping 101
Observing and Assessing Children
Assignment 3
Objective Vs. Subjective
Objective Vs. Subjective Example
Assignment 4
Quantitative Vs. Qualitative
Observing Children
Assignment 5
Recording and Documenting
Recording Observations
Assess
Types of Assessment
Observations
Anecdotal Record
Observation Tools
Portfolios
Youth Development Frameworks
Assignment 6
Examples of Youth Development Frameworks
Assignment 7
Recommended Reading
Module 3 Complete
Module 3 Test
Module 4 Learning Outcomes
Environment and Curriculum: Pre-Assessment
After School Programs
Environments Which Nurture
Treating all Children Respectfully and Individually
Setting
Creating an Environment
Preparing the Environment
Healthy and Safe Environment
Assignment 1
Organize for Independence
Parent Communication Center
Child-Directed Activities
Learning Centers
Common Learning Centers
Assignment 2
Daily Schedule Routines
Guidelines for Scheduling
Arrival Routine
Example Morning Routine
Lunch or Mealtime
Example Afternoon Routine
Departure
Assignment 3
Homework Help
Children with Learning Disabilities
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Play Through the Ages
Early School Age Children
5-6 Year Olds
7-8 Year Olds
Assignment 4
9-12 Year Olds
6 Types of Play
Assignment 5
Cooperative Play
Making Friends
Independent Play
Assignment 6
Active Play
Constructive Play
Fantasy Play
Rule-Based Play
Structured Play
Unstructured Play
Assignment 7
Incorporate Child Choice, Reflection, Planning and Leadership
Reflection: Incorporating Choices
Module 4 Complete
Module 4 Test
Module 5 Learning Outcomes
Health Policies
New Staff Orientation
Assignment 1
Abuse and Neglect
Family Strengths
Maltreatment
Statistics
Signs
Suspecting Abuse
Recognizing the Signs
Child Abuse Reporting
Report Child Abuse
Talking with Children
Disclosure
Myth 1
Myth 2
Myth 3
Myth 4
Myth 5
Myth 6
Myth 7
Myth 8
Myth 9
Myth 10
Myth 11
Myth 12
Assignment 2
Summary
Mandated Reporter
Healthy Physical Environment
Assignment 3
Regular Safety Checks
Safety Standards and Practices
Indoor Safety Scan
Outdoor Safety Scan
Supervision
Adult-Child Ratio
Burns and Fire
Falls
Assignment 4
Transporting Children
Car Seats
Accidents Will Happen
Assignment 5
Reflection: Module 5
Recommended Reading
Module 5 Complete
Module 5 Test
Module 6 Learning Outcomes
Healthy Practices: Pre-Assessment
Daily Health Check
When Child Becomes Ill
Understanding the Spread of Disease
How Are Illnesses Spread
Assignment 1
Transmission of Germs
Direct Contact Germs
Fecal Oral Route
Blood Transmission
Assignment 2
Universal and Standard Precautions
Applying Precautions
Handwashing
Assignment 3
Immunizations
Staff Immunizations
COVID-19
Assignment 4
Cleaning
Disinfecting or Sanitizing
Sanitizing versus Disinfecting
Use Bleach Water Safely
Assignment 5
Keeping Your Classroom Healthy
Toileting Areas and Bedding
Assignment 6
Special Needs
Children with Weak Immune Systems
ADA
Medication Management
Medication Video
Assignment 7
Supporting Healthy Eating
Responsibility
Food Safety
Food Handling
Food Temperatures
Healthy Eating Style
Food Groups
Meals are Social
Food Allergies
Severe Allergies
Assignment 8
Benefits
Benefits of Physical Activity
Assignment 9
Limit Inactive Time
Supporting Physical Activity
Consider All Children
Assignment 10
Emergency Procedures
Be Prepared
Contact Information
First Aid
Grab And Go Bag
Fire Safety
Disaster Preparedness
Practice How To Evacuate
Emergency Process Plan
After the Emergency
Recommended Reading
Assignment 11
Module 6 Complete
Module 6 Test
Module 7 Learning Outcomes
Family Partnerships: Pre-Assessment
Community
Positive Relationships and Communication
Family Engagement
Assignment 1
Working Parents and the Community
Working with the Community
Interact Positively with School Staff
Volunteers
Assignment 2
Stress
Types of Resources
Community Resources
Confidentiality
Assignment 3
Cultural Competency: Pre-Assessment
Every Family is Unique
Environmental Influences
Assignment 4
Family-Centered Practice
What is Culture
Attributes of Culture
Assignment 5
Components of Human Diversity
Assignment 6
Accept Each Family's Uniqueness
Self-Reflection
Cultural Diversity Self-Assessment
Being Aware of Your Own Biases
Development Of Identity
Assignment 7
Interacting with Children Respectfully
Inclusive and Respectful Environment
Supporting Diverse Families
The Importance of Deliberate Inclusion
Supporting Families with Special Needs
Inclusion
Benefits of Inclusion
Inclusive Classrooms
Modifications
Assignment 8
Positive Relationships with Families
Being a Responsive School Age Professional
Recommended Reading
Module 7 Complete
Module 7 Test
Module 8 Learning Outcomes
The Value of Youth Voice and Expertise
Good Practice
Learning from Kids
Assignment 1
Opportunities to Make Choices
Providing Feedback
Assignment 2
Celebrate Children's Success
Celebrate Failure as a Group
Assignment 3
Module 8 Complete
Module 8 Test
Module 9 Learning Outcomes
Building Connections with Children
Teaching and Personal Beliefs
Unconscious Bias
Implicit Bias
Children are Learning at Birth
Social and Emotional Development
Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Responsible Decision-Making
Individual Differences
Culture and Self-Concept
Assignment 1
About Emotions
Learning to Regulate Emotions
Helping Children Learn to Accept Feelings
Positive Behavior Model
Assignment 2
You Make a Difference
The Factors
Environmental Factors
Developing Social Behavior
Communication and Interactions
Assignment 3
Communication Strategies
Assignment 4
Defining Guidance Terms
Definitions of Behavior Terms
Off-Track Behavior
What the Child Needs
Less Effective Responses
Direct and Indirect Guidance Techniques
Assignment 5
Burnout
Stress Relief
Healthy Choices for You
Limits of Your Expertise
Deep Breathing
Assignment 6
Module 9 Complete
Module 9 Test
Module 10 Learning Outcomes
Supporting Children for Life Success
Module 10 Pre-Assessment
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Complex Trauma
Stress Mountain
Kinds of Stress
Effects of Stress in Kids
The Brain
Understanding the Brain
Brain Architecture
ACEs in Childhood
Blueprint for Brain Development
Assignment 1
Toxic Stress Derails Healthy Development
Myelination
The Brain Never Stops Changing
Assignment 2
Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime
Predictable Pathways
Homelessness and ACEs
Defining Homelessness
Identifying Homelessness in Children
Assignment 3
Ready to Learn
Behavior and Brain Development
Assignment 4
Where do we go from here
Supportive Families
Resources for Families
Resiliency
The Science of Resilience
Moving Forward
Assignment 5
Positive Relationships
Self-Care Inspires Compassion
Developing Self-regulation
Self-Care for the Caregiver
Recognize Symptoms
Assignment 6
Commit!
Regulating Emotions
Supporting Through Distress
Redirect
Self-Calming Techniques for Children
Assignment 7
Emotional Triggers
Assignment 8
Module 10 Complete
Module 10 Test
Course Completion
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