The CDA Prep Guide, Fourth Edition: The Complete Review Manual

by Debra Pierce

Overview

Pass the Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing process the first time with the premier prep guide. The CDA Prep Guide: The Complete Review Manual, Fourth Edition is easy to understand and will guide you step-by-step support through the credentialing process, including choosing your training, compiling the Professional Portfolio, and successfully completing the Verification Visit and CDA Exam.

The fourth edition of The CDA Prep Guide has designated center-based preschool, center-based infant/toddler, and family child care sections, with information specific to each setting. After receiving your CDA credential, you can continue to use this book to renew your credential, to earn a CDA for a different setting, and to develop goals for future professional development.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781605547244
Publisher:	Redleaf Press
Publication date:	10/06/2020
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Debra Pierce is an educator, CDA trainer, and certified professional development specialist. She is the professor of early childhood education at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. She is also a high education trainer for Child Care Aware of America.

Table of Contents

Introduction
About the Fourth Edition
Pursuing a CDA Credentrial
How to Use This Guide
Chapter 1: Facts about the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and Process
Chapter 2: A Word to Center-Based Program Directors: Supporting Your CDA Candidates
Chapter 3: Preparing for the CDA Process
Chapter 4: The CDA Process: Center-Based Preschool
Chapter 5: The CDA Process: Center-Based Infant/Toddler
Chapter 6: The CDA Process: Family Child Care
Chapter 7: Preparing for the CDA Exam
Chapter 8: The Verification Visit
Chapter 9: Award of the CDA Credential
Chapter 10: CDA Renewal and Earning a CDA Credential for a Different Setting
Appendix A CDA Subject AReas for the 120 Clock Hours of Training
Appendix B Sample Observation Tool (Anecdotal Record Form)
Appendix C Sample Activity Plan Form
Appendix D Sample Weekly Activity Plan for Infants
Appendix E Sample WeeklyActivity Plan for Preschoolers and Toddlers
Appendix F Professional Philosphy Exercise
Glossary
References
Index