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NAEYC STANDARD 5: USING CONTENT KNOWLEDGE TO BUILD MEANINGFUL CURRICULUM.

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NAEYC STANDARD 5: USING CONTENT KNOWLEDGE TO BUILD MEANINGFUL CURRICULUM.

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Supporting Artifact #2 - A Lesson Plan Created Around Children’s Interests Using Creative Curriculum.
5c.) I apply the knowledge I have gained throughout my early childhood education journey and my personal field experience to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally meaningful and challenging curriculum for every child.

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Ledford A Creative Curriculum Lesson Plan

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NAEYC STANDARD 5: USING CONTENT KNOWLEDGE TO BUILD MEANINGFUL CURRICULUM.

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NAEYC STANDARD 5: USING CONTENT KNOWLEDGE TO BUILD MEANINGFUL CURRICULUM.

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Supporting Artifact #1 - D.A.P. In The Classroom Essay.
5a.) In this essay I wrote, I show how I understand content knowledge and resources in all academic disciplines, such as, language and literacy, the arts (music, creative movement, dance, drama, and visual arts), mathematics, science, physical activity, physical education, health and safety, and social studies.

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Ledford Developmentally Appropriate Practice in the Classroom

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NAEYC STANDARD 4: USING DEVELOPMENTALLY EFFECTIVE APPROACHES.

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NAEYC STANDARD 4: USING DEVELOPMENTALLY EFFECTIVE APPROACHES.

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Supporting Artifact #2 - NAEYC Website Resources.
4b.) I use technology appropriately by staying connected to different educational and professional websites. I consistently utilize the NAEYC website resources to help me gain more knowledge and understanding of effective strategies and tools for early education.

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NAEYC STANDARD 4: USING DEVELOPMENTALLY EFFECTIVE APPROACHES.

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NAEYC STANDARD 4: USING DEVELOPMENTALLY EFFECTIVE APPROACHES.

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Supporting Artifact #1 - GELDS Reference Guide.
4c.) The GELDS are a great reference tool that gives me developmentally appropriate activity ideas that I can use in the classroom, which helps me utilize a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching & learning approaches with my children.

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NAEYC STANDARD 2: BUILDING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS.

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NAEYC STANDARD 2: BUILDING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS.

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Supporting Artifact #2 - Culture Awareness Week Parent Communication Flyer. (During Internship)
2a.) I know, understanding, and appreciate diverse family characteristics, which is why I enjoy activities such as "Cultural Awareness Week" where all children's cultures are celebrated.
2c.) This also helps involve families in their children’s development and learning.

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Culture Awareness Week Parent Communication Flyer

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My Reflections on NAEYC Standards 2, 4, & 5

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Ledford Reflective Statement with Artifacts Part 2

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NAEYC STANDARD 2: BUILDING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS.

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NAEYC STANDARD 2: BUILDING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS.

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Supporting Artifact #1 - Teacher Introduction Letter to Parents. (During Internship)
2b.) Sending out communications, even after possibly meeting in person, helps families feel informed and involved. I used this introduction letter to share things about myself with families to immediately start creating and building respectful, responsive, and hopefully reciprocal relationships.

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Charity Ledford Introduction Letter to Parents

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Chattahoochee Technical College
Site Supervisor Work Ethics Evaluation
During ECCE Internship

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Ledford Internship Supervisor Work Ethics Evaluation

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Chattahoochee Technical College
Site Supervisor Evaluation
During ECCE Internship

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Ledford Internship Site Supervisor Evaluation

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Chattahoochee Technical College
Student Self Evaluation
During ECCE Internship

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Ledford Self Evaluation - ECCE 2245 Internship

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Phi Beta Lambda
Public Speaking Award
5th Place in State Competition

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Ledford Phi Beta Lambda Public Speaking 5th Place Award in State

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Phi Beta Lambda
Impromptu Speaking Award
3rd Place in State Competition

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Ledford Phi Beta Lambda Impromptu Speaking 3rd Place Award in State

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National Engaged Leader Award From NSLS

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Ledford National Engaged Leader Award from NSLS

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National Society of Leadership & Success Certificate
(NSLS)

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Ledford National Society of Leadership & Success Certificate

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Chattahoochee Technical College Student Leadership Academy Certificate

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Ledford CTC Student Leadership Academy Certificate

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Read With Me Baby Part 2 Certificate of Training
From Read Right from the Start

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Ledford Read With Me Baby Part 2 Certificate of Training from Read Right from the Start

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Read With Me Baby Part 1 Certificate of Training
From Read Right from the Start

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Ledford Read With Me Baby Part 1 Certificate of Training from Read Right from the Start

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Talk With Me Baby
Certificate of Training
From Read Right from the Start

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Ledford Talk With Me Baby Certificate of Training from Read Right from the Start

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Bright From The Start Certification

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Ledford Bright From The Start Certification

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Substitute Teaching Certificate
From Northwest Georgia RESA

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Paraprofessional Certificate By The Georgia Association for the Certification of Educators (GACE)

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Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse Certificate

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Ledford Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse Certificate

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Fire Safety Certificate

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Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR, & AED Certificate

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Ledford Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR, & AED Certificate

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Clear Cogent Fingerprinting Certificate

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Ledford Clear Cogent Fingerprinting Certificate

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Chattahoochee Technical College
Child Development Specialist

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Ledford CTC Child Development Specialists Certificate

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Chattahoochee Technical College
Early Childhood Care & Education Basics Certificate

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High School Diploma
From Mount Zion High School

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From Chattahoochee Technical College (Unofficial)
As of December 10, 2017

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Ledford Unofficial Academic Transcript as of December 10, 2017

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From Chattahoochee Technical College (Official)
As of October 3, 2017

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Ledford CTC Official Transcript as of October 3, 2017

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By ECCE Professor Marie Abercrombie

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Ledford Letter of Recommendation from ECCE Instructor Mrs. Abercrombie

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By ECCE Professor William Philips

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Ledford Letter of Recommendation from ECCE Instructor Mr. Philips

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Child Care Center Licensure Training Certificate (CCLC-LOM)

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Ledford Child Care Center Licensure Training Certificate (CCLC-LOM)

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What I Believe About Early Childhood Education

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Charity Ledford's Updated Philosophy of Education Statement

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Resume for Charity Ledford
(Last Updated on 12/01/17)

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NAEYC STANDARD 6: BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL.

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NAEYC STANDARD 6: BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL.

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Supporting Artifact #2 - Join Professional Websites.
6c.) I joined the Georgia Professional Development System (PDS) and I keep it updated with my credentials, which shows that I am engaging in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice and using technology effectively as a professional resource.

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NAEYC STANDARD 6: BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL.

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NAEYC STANDARD 6: BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL.

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Supporting Artifact #1 - Be a Professional NOT a Technician Article.
6a.) Pursuing continuing education, staying abreast of current studies in the field, and researching articles related to education, will help identify me in the early childhood field and keep me actively involved.

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NAEYC STANDARD 3: OBSERVING, DOCUMENTING, AND ASSESSING TO SUPPORT YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

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NAEYC STANDARD 3: OBSERVING, DOCUMENTING, AND ASSESSING TO SUPPORT YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

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Supporting Artifact #1 - My Observing, Documenting, & Assessing Essay.
3a.) This essay shows my understanding of the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment – including its use in the development of appropriate goals, curriculum, and teaching strategies for young children.

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Ledford Observing, Documenting, & Assessing Essay

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NAEYC STANDARD 3: OBSERVING, DOCUMENTING, AND ASSESSING TO SUPPORT YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

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NAEYC STANDARD 3: OBSERVING, DOCUMENTING, AND ASSESSING TO SUPPORT YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

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Supporting Artifact #2 - Observing Children's Fine Motor Skills During A Coloring Activity.
3b.) I know how to observe children during their daily activities and use appropriate assessment tools for documentation, assessment and data collection.

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NAEYC STANDARD 1: PROMOTING CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING.

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NAEYC STANDARD 1: PROMOTING CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING.

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Supporting Artifact #1 - The Bright From The Start GELDS Website.
1a.) Utilizing this website will guide me in promoting quality learning experiences for my children, which in turn will help me understand each child’s individual characteristics and needs.

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NAEYC STANDARD 1: PROMOTING CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING.

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NAEYC STANDARD 1: PROMOTING CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING.

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Supporting Artifact #2 - A Lesson Plan Example.
1c.) I will use my developmental knowledge of children to create appropriate lesson plans that will help create a healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environment for my children.

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My Reflections on NAEYC Standards 1, 3, & 6

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Ledford Reflective Statement with Artifacts Part 1

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Define philosophy of education and What is the relationship between philosophy and education or Discuss the role of philosophy in education