Procure a textbook that gives guidance on how to write CDA goals effectively. Handbook of Learning Activities for Young Children by Jane Hodges-Caballero is a good one. Reading more than one textbook may help as well.
Write a rough draft of goals in each of the 13 functional areas while thinking about how they are relevant to the type of child care you are involved in. Think about how the goals would affect you in everyday practice. Example: To establish a positive and productive relationship with families would mean going the extra mile to get parents involved more.
When it is time to submit your goals, have a binder ready and place dividers inside to separate each of the goal statements. Make a cover page for the goal set.
Construct an additional cover page for each of the goals. Place a header at the top of the page on the first page after the cover. Make sure your sentence begins with the actual competency outlined by the Council of Professional Recognition (e.g., to advance physical and intellectual competence). the statement should ideally average 350 words and cover the appropriate functional areas.