CDA Credential Resources 

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Click on the links below to open the resources.

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CDA Credential Resources

1. CDA Process Checklist
2. CDA Application Packet
   
3. Professional Portfolio Helpful Resources
   
4. The Professional Philosophy Statement
   

Question and Answers

• Verification Visit
  
• CDA Exam
  
• CDA Training
  
• Work Experience
  
• Direct Observations
  
• Parent Questionnaires
  
• CDA Professional Development Specialist
  
• CDA Functional Areas

Online CDA Courses

• Module 1 courses: Safe and Healthy Environment
  
• Module 2 courses: Advancement of Physical and Intellectual Development
  
• Module 3 courses: Principles of Child Growth and Development
  
• Module 4 courses: Enhancement of Social and Emotional Development
  
• Module 5 courses: Observing and Recording Progress and Behavior of Children
  
• Module 6 courses: Positive Relationships with Families
  
• Module 7 courses: Effective Program Operation
  
• Module 8 courses: Commitment to Professionalism

The Reflective Statements of Competence

• Competency Goal 1 * To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
  
• Competency Goal 2 * To advance physical and intellectual competence.
  
• Competency Goal 3 * To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance.
  
• Competency Goal 4 * To establish positive and productive relationships with families.
  
• Competency Goal 5 * To ensure a well-run, purposeful program that is responsive to participant needs.
  
• Competency Goal 6 * To maintain a commitment to professionalism.
  

Misc. Resource Documents

• All About Me (and Promoting An "I Can" Attitude)
  
• Circle Time Ideas
  
• Rhymes for Counting and Number Themes
  
• Sensory Curriculum Ideas
  
• An Introduction to Family Child Care Record Keeping: 

Curriculum Resource Blog

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Resources on the CDA Council Website

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• Submit CDA Credential Application Online to the CDA Council
  
• About The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
  
• Earn The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
  
• Find a PD Specialist
  
• Find a Test Site
  
• CDA Scholarships
  
• CDA Renewal
  
• Family Questionnaire Form

Use the link below to purchase the application packet from the CDA Council

CDA Competency Standards Books
The book includes information and documents you need to begin your CDA credentialing process.
$25.00  |  Purchase