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Navigating the CDA Credential Process
11/19/2024Obtaining a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is a big step for #early-childhood professionals. It shows your commitment to helping children learn and grow, and it can open doors to better opportunities in your #career. However, the process can feel overwhelming at first. In this article,... Navigating the CDA Credential Process
Common Challenges in Earning a CDA and How to Overcome Them
11/19/2024Pursuing the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is rewarding, but it’s not without challenges. Many candidates face obstacles that can slow their progress or make the process feel daunting. Let’s explore the most common struggles and how to overcome them. Time Management Bala... Common Challenges in Earning a CDA and How to Overcome Them
Why the CDA Credential Matters for Your Career
11/19/2024The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is more than just a certificate—it’s a gateway to professional #growth-and recognition in the #early-childhood-education field. If you’re considering earning your CDA, here’s why it matters for your #career. A Mark of Professi... Why the CDA Credential Matters for Your Career
CDA Home Visitor Professional Portfolio RC V: Family Action Plan
11/18/2024The CDA Home Visitor Professional Portfolio Resource Collection V (RC V) focuses on demonstrating a candidate’s ability to work collaboratively with families to create tailored plans that support their children’s #development and strengthen family #engagement. One key component is p... CDA Home Visitor Professional Portfolio RC V: Family Action Plan
CDA Home Visitor RC III: Bibliography of Developmentally Appropriate Children’s Books
11/18/2024The Resource Collection (RC) III is an essential part of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for Home Visitors. This section requires candidates to compile a bibliography of 10 #developmentally appropriate children’s #books. These books are used to support children’s develop... CDA Home Visitor RC III: Bibliography of Developmentally Appropriate Children’s Books
Weekly Home Visit Plan: CDA Home Visitor Resource Collection RC I-2
11/18/2024The CDA Home Visitor Resource Collection (RC I-2) is a crucial element of the Child Development Associate credential, particularly for professionals working with families through #home visits. A key component of this resource collection is designing a Weekly Home Visit Plan that reflects a thoughtfu... Weekly Home Visit Plan: CDA Home Visitor Resource Collection RC I-2
Child Development Associate (CDA) Professional Portfolio, Resource Collection V (RC V)
11/15/2024In the Child Development Associate (CDA) Professional Portfolio, Resource Collection V (RC V) focuses on record-keeping forms that are essential for effective program management and ensuring children's #safety and well-being. For RC V, you are required to include three specific types of forms: Acci... Child Development Associate (CDA) Professional Portfolio, Resource Collection V (RC V)
CDA Professional Portfolio Resource Collection I-3
11/15/2024CDA Professional Portfolio RC I-3 requires you to include a sample of a weekly plan. This plan should demonstrate your ability to design a #developmentally appropriate and well-organized learning environment for children. Key Elements for RC I-3: Goals for Children's Learning and D... CDA Professional Portfolio Resource Collection I-3
CDA Professional Portfolio RC I-2
11/13/2024As part of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Professional Portfolio, Resource Collection I-2 (RC I-2) requires you to include a copy of one weekly #menu for the age group for which you are applying for the CDA Credential. This menu should reflect your commitment to meeting children's nutritional... CDA Professional Portfolio RC I-2
CDA Credential Exam Prep
11/15/2024The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential exam comprises 65 multiple-choice questions designed to assess your knowledge and skills in #early-childhood-education. These questions are divided into two categories: Standard Multiple-Choice Questions (60 questions): These questions cover a broa... CDA Credential Exam Prep
