Caring for Infants and Toddlers, 2E is the most comprehensive training program available to help teachers develop the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain a CDA credential. In this first major upgrade since 1996, the content from all 13 modules is now in the main text, while all of the self-assessments and learning activity forms are in the accompanying Skill Building Journal. Based on the training program Teaching Strategies developed for the United States military, Caring for Infants and Toddlers, 2E is organized into modules that can be used for individualized staff development, a college course, or ongoing workshops. Caring for Infants andToddlers, 2E addresses the professional competency standards that form the core of accreditation and credentialing programs. The 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