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Supporting Children Through Trauma: The CDA Credential Advantage
11/27/2024Trauma in #early-childhood can have a profound impact on a child’s emotional, social, and cognitive #development. Educators #play a crucial role in providing stability, support, and understanding to children who have experienced traumatic events. Earning the Child Development Associate (CDA) C... Supporting Children Through Trauma: The CDA Credential Advantage
Creating Safe and Healthy Spaces: The CDA Credential Advantage for Educators
11/27/2024Ensuring the #health-and #safety of young children is a top priority for #early-childhood- #educators. A secure and nurturing environment is the foundation for learning and #development, allowing children to explore, grow, and thrive. Earning the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential equips e... Creating Safe and Healthy Spaces: The CDA Credential Advantage for Educators
How the CDA Credential Enhances Lesson Planning for Early Childhood Educators
11/27/2024Early childhood education is the cornerstone of a child’s #development, setting the stage for future academic and social success. Creating effective #lesson-plans is critical for #educators to provide engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences. For educators looking to refine their skills ... How the CDA Credential Enhances Lesson Planning for Early Childhood Educators
CDA Credential: What is it and Why is it Important?
11/26/2024The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is a nationally recognized certification for #early-childhood- #educators that demonstrates their knowledge, skills, and commitment to providing high-quality care and education for young children. Awarded by the Council for Professional Recogniti... CDA Credential: What is it and Why is it Important?
What is a Professional Philosophy Statement and how do I write one?
11/25/2024The Professional Philosophy Statement is a reflective summary that expresses your personal beliefs, values, and approaches to working with children and families. It serves as the conclusion to your CDA Professional Portfolio and provides insight into your goals as an #early-childhood #educator or #h... What is a Professional Philosophy Statement and how do I write one?
Home Visitor CDA Assessor Recommendation Form
11/25/2024The Home Visitor CDA Assessor Recommendation Form document is an essential part of the credentialing process for CDA applicants. Purpose: This document is specifically for CDA Home Visitor applicants undergoing the credentialing process. To be completed by the #home visitor candidate... Home Visitor CDA Assessor Recommendation Form
CDA Professional Portfolio Family Questionnaires
11/25/2024The Family Questionnaires used in the CDA process focus on gathering feedback from families regarding your interactions, communication, and support for their child’s #development. Questions aim to assess how well you foster relationships and meet the needs of children and their families. Here ... CDA Professional Portfolio Family Questionnaires
Where to Find the Forms Needed for Your CDA Professional Portfolio
11/22/2024Building a Professional Portfolio is a crucial step in earning your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. This portfolio demonstrates your knowledge, skills, and professionalism as an #early-childhood #educator. To complete your portfolio, you must include specific forms provided by the Coun... Where to Find the Forms Needed for Your CDA Professional Portfolio
Use the Educational Incentive Program (EIP) to help Obtain a CDA Credential
11/22/2024New York's Educational Incentive Program (EIP) offers a valuable opportunity for child care providers to enhance their professional #development by earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. For those awarded this scholarship, this program supports providers by potentially covering a po... Use the Educational Incentive Program (EIP) to help Obtain a CDA Credential
Using the DECAL Scholars Program to Obtain the CDA Credential
11/22/2024Georgia's child care providers #play a pivotal role in shaping young minds. To support these dedicated professionals, the state offers the DECAL Scholars Program, an initiative designed to make earning the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential more accessible and affordable. For those working... Using the DECAL Scholars Program to Obtain the CDA Credential
