The CDA Prep Guide

This guidebook presents all the necessary steps and items that must be completed in order to obtain Child Development Assciate (CDA) credentials. In a user-friendly formate this guide discusses the following: General background information and specific insight for the center-based preschool center-based infant/toddler and family child care CDA processes assistance in completing each step of the CDA process including writing your autobiography; assembling the Professional Resource Fie; preparing for the formal observation the verification visit and the Early Childhood Studies Review; and filling out the Direct Assessment Application Form.

The CDA Prep Guide supplements the materials from the Council for Professional Recognition and can be used for earning and renewing your credential getting a Second Setting CDA Credential and deciding how to continue your professional development. The following questions will be discussed and answered by this book: How long does it take to get a CDA? How much will a CDA cost? What kind of training do I need and how much? Where can I get my CDA training hours? Do I have to be working in child care to get a CDA? How do I find an Advisor? What will the Advisor be looking for during the Observation?

Even after earning credentials the information within this guidebook can be used by professionals to understand the process of renewing CDA credentials or obtaining a second CDA credential to continue career development.

Available As: Guidebook
Published By: Redleaf Press
Written By: Debra Pierce
Length: 208 Pages

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