Cda informational night presentation
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The document provides information about the Child Development Associate (CDA) certification process. It details the 5 steps to obtain a CDA, which includes 120 hours of training, 480 hours of experience with children, completing a professional portfolio, passing an exam, and a verification visit. The training is offered in a hybrid model with classes at The Women's Center for 60 hours and online for 60 hours. The total cost is $1085, though some scholarships may be available. Interested individuals should register and order required materials before the first class.
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- 1. Child Development Associate Training The Womens Center
- 2. What is the Child Development Associate Certification? nationally recognized certification in early childhood education 120 hours of training is provided serves as entry level teachers aide training can be required by state for owner/directors equivalent at Thomas Edison University = 9 credits
- 3. How do I get a CDA? Step 1: Anytime before application to the CDA Council minimum of high school diploma or GED 120 hours of training in 13 functional areas
- 4. How do I get a CDA? Step 2: Within 3 years before application to the CDA Council 480 hours of experience working with young children
- 5. How do I get a CDA? Step 3: Within 6 months before application to the CDA Council Professional Portfolio completed by candidate Family Questionnaires gathered by candidate
- 6. How do I get a CDA? Step 4: Application Candidate applies to the Council and pays the fee of $425 Candidate receives approval that the application is complete and the fee is processed
- 7. How do I get a CDA? Step 5: Within 6 months of Council approval of completed application Verification Visit conducted by CDA Professional Development Specialist (chosen by the Candidate from approved list) Review of Professional Portfolio, Family Questionnaires, transcripts/training certifications Observation of Candidate working with young children Reflective Dialogue Candidate takes CDA Exam at local Pearson/VUE testing center (Atlantic City)
- 8. How do I get a CDA? Step 6: After Verification Visit and CDA Exam Professional Development Specialist sends Verification Visit scores to the Council online PearsonVue sends exam scores to the Council online Council awards or denies Credential
- 9. How does CDA work here at The Womens Center? hybrid model -- 60 hours in class/60 hours online Edmodo Professional Portfolio completed as part of the course Saturdays, 8 am to 12 pm Course runs from Oct, 2014 to Mar, 2015
- 10. What is the cost of CDA? Tuition $600 -- Paid to The Womens Center (at registration) Materials $60 -- Purchased from The CDA Council, based on your setting (before training begins) Application Fee $425 -- Paid to The CDA Council (after training) TOTAL: $1085
- 11. Are There Other Options to Get a CDA? Atlantic Cape Community College Information: http://www.atlantic.edu/program/degrees/professional/childDevPro.htm $113 per credit, plus fees Infant/Toddler -- 9 credits ($1,017) Preschool -- 12 credits ($1,356) amounts dont include books, materials or application fee offered typically over 3 semesters (fall, spring, fall = 1 year)
- 12. Are there scholarships available? CDA Assessment Fee Scholarship http://www.pinj.org/index.php?cat=assist Must be: employed as a registered family child provider, head teacher, group teacher, assistant teacher, or afterschool provider working with children up to age eight in the field of early care and education. No volunteers Home to Work Program for Displaced Homemakers Talk to Sharon Holtzman to see if you qualify -- 609-601-9925, ext. 202
- 13. Im interested in CDA, whats the next step? Step 1 -- Register for the class and pay your tuition Full Tuition Payment http://goo.gl/FifBw1 Half Tuition Payment http://goo.gl/lYPrb5 Step 2 -- order your CDA Competency Standards Book at http://store.cdacouncil.org/cdaapplicationpackets.aspx What will your setting be? Infant/Toddler? Preschool? FDC? Step 3 -- Prepare to come to class..get childcare in place, transportation, technology support, pens, notebooks
- 14. Where can I find out more information about CDA? CDACOUNCIL.ORG Professional Impact New Jersey -- www.pinj.org Occupational Outlook Handbk on Childcare Workers -- http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/ childcare-workers.htm Occupational Outlook Handbk on Preschool Teachers -- http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/ preschool-teachers.htm
- 15. Thank You. Additional questions? Contact Info: Erin OHanlon, erin.ohanlon@acwc.org