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The beginning of the CDA
11/19/2024The CDA was created to provide #early-childhood- #educators with a formal recognition of their skills, knowledge, and competence in the field of #early-childhood-education. The credential was designed to enhance the quality of care and education for young children by ensuring that #teachers and ca... The beginning of the CDA
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
CDA Credential Supports Child Development and Learning
11/18/2024Early childhood education is a crucial phase in a child's #development, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. As society increasingly recognizes the significance of these formative years, the demand for qualified #educators who can effectively #nurture and guide young minds h... CDA Credential Supports Child Development and Learning
CDA Credentialing 101: What It Means for Your Classroom and Career
11/13/2024CDA Credentialing 101: What It Means for Your Classroom and Career In the realm of early childhood education, the importance of a solid foundation cannot be overstated. The early years of a child's life are crucial for their cognitive, social, and emotional development, making the role of educators... CDA Credentialing 101: What It Means for Your Classroom and Career
Exploring Career Opportunities with a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
11/18/2024A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is a widely recognized qualification for individuals pursuing #careers in #early-childhood-education. Earning a CDA can open doors to a variety of roles in child care, teaching, and educational support. Here are some career options y... Exploring Career Opportunities with a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
Top Tips for Earning Your CDA: A Roadmap for New Early Childhood Educators
11/15/2024In the realm of #early-childhood-education, the significance of a solid foundation cannot be emphasized enough. The early years of a child's life are critical for cognitive, social, and emotional #development, making the role of #educators paramount in shaping their future. As aspiring educators e... Top Tips for Earning Your CDA: A Roadmap for New Early Childhood Educators
Building Strong Partnerships with Families: A CDA Teacher’s Approach
11/15/2024In the realm of #early-childhood-education, the importance of family #engagement cannot be overstated. Families are a child's first #teachers, and their involvement in the educational process significantly influences a child's #development and learning outcomes. As #educators, it is our responsibili... Building Strong Partnerships with Families: A CDA Teacher’s Approach
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)
