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Organizing the CDA Professional Portfolio
11/14/2024The CDA (Child Development Associate) professional portfolio is crucial for several reasons: Demonstrates Competency and Preparation The portfolio is a key part of the CDA assessment process, showing that you have the knowledge, skills, and dedication needed for high-quality #early-childhood-educa... Organizing the CDA Professional Portfolio
CDA Professional Portfolio RC III
11/14/2024In the Child Development Associate (CDA) Professional Portfolio, Resource Collection (RC) III focuses on compiling a bibliography of 10 children's #books that are age-appropriate and support #early-literacy #development. This collection is essential for demonstrating your ability to select and utili... CDA Professional Portfolio RC III
CDA Professional Portfolio's Resource Collection (RC) IV
11/14/2024The CDA Professional Portfolio is a compilation of materials that CDA (Child Development Associate) candidates must prepare to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and competencies in early childhood education. It's a key component in earning the CDA credential, showcasing the candidate’s abil... CDA Professional Portfolio's Resource Collection (RC) IV
CDA Professional Portfolio Resource Collection II
11/13/2024The Child Development Associate (CDA) Professional Portfolio is a comprehensive compilation that showcases your skills, knowledge, and competencies in #early-childhood-education. A crucial component of this portfolio is Resource Collection II, which requires you to #develop nine #developmentally app... CDA Professional Portfolio Resource Collection II
Finding Funding to Obtain the CDA Credential for Child Care Providers
11/13/2024For child care providers, the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is an important professional qualification that not only boosts #career #growth but also enhances the quality of care provided to children. However, the journey to obtaining a CDA credential requires both time and financial i... Finding Funding to Obtain the CDA Credential for Child Care Providers
CDA Subject Area 2: Advancing Children’s Physical and Intellectual Competence
11/05/2024CDA Subject Area 2 focuses on advancing children’s physical and intellectual #development, two critical pillars in #early-childhood-education. This area is designed to help #early-childhood- #educators understand and foster children’s physical abilities, cognitive skills, #language-devel... CDA Subject Area 2: Advancing Children’s Physical and Intellectual Competence
CDA Subject Area 1: Safe, Healthy, and Learning-Friendly Environment
11/05/2024Subject Area 1 of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential focuses on one of the most foundational aspects of #early-childhood education: creating a #safe, #healthy, and learning-friendly environment for children. This area emphasizes the importance of a well-structured environment that supp... CDA Subject Area 1: Safe, Healthy, and Learning-Friendly Environment
Understanding the CDA Verification Visit: What to Expect and How to Prepare
11/05/2024For candidates pursuing a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, the Verification Visit is one of the final steps in the credentialing process. This visit is designed to verify that candidates meet the standards set by the Council for Professional Recognition and are prepared to provide quali... Understanding the CDA Verification Visit: What to Expect and How to Prepare
CDA Reflective Competency Statement Guide and Template
11/04/2024This resource will help you create Reflective Competency Statements for your CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential. These statements showcase your knowledge and application of CDA standards, providing specific examples from your experience. General Guidelines for Writing Reflective Competency Statements Each statement should: Start with a description of how your practices align with the CDA Standard. Cover each Functional Area within the Competency Standard. Be written in full sentences, grammatically correct, and proofread. Have a length between 200-500 words (around two pages typed). Reflect the setting and age group for the CDA Credential you’re aiming to earn. Here is a complete template covering each Competency Standard and Functional Area for your CDA Reflective Competency Statements. Follow this structure to provide detailed examples for each area. Remember to personalize each response based on your experiences in the #classroom. Competency Standard 1: To Establish and Maintain a Safe, Healthy Learning Environment Functional Area: SafeTo ensure a #safe-environment for the children in my care, I do the following: Functional Area: HealthyTo promote a #healthy environment, I do the following: Functional Area: Learning EnvironmentTo create a learning environment that supports children’s #growth, I do the following: Competency Standard 2: To Advance Physical and Intellectual Competency Functional Area: PhysicalTo encourage physical #development in my classroom, I implement activities such as: Functional Area: CognitiveTo support cognitive development, I use the following strategies: Functional Area: CommunicationTo foster communication skills, I engage children in: Functional Area: CreativityTo #nurture creativity in the classroom, I provide opportunities for: Competency Standard 3: To Support Social and Emotional Development an CDA Reflective Competency Statement Guide and Template
You've Completed Your CDA Training – What's Next?
11/04/2024Congratulations on completing your online CDA training! You’re almost there—just a few more steps to earn your official CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition. Here’s a simple guide to help you complete the process. Step 1: Compl... You've Completed Your CDA Training – What's Next?
