CDA Essential Class 02/21/2017

The Child Development Associate (CDA) class is designed to support teachers who are in need of obtaining their CDA. The CDA is a nationally recognized early childhood teaching credential for educators. The class will provide the required 120 clock hours of training around the CDA competency goal areas. Class will be held every Tuesday, from 1pm to 6pm, for 24 weeks and span February through August. During the class, teachers will be supported in completing their CDA Professional Portfolio and submitting their application paperwork for the credentialing process. Each teacher enrolled in the CDA class will receive individual coaching to highlight class topics. In addition, the teacher’s classroom will receive a materials grant to aid in each area of the CDA competencies. This grant ensures that the classroom is ready for the candidate’s observation by a Professional Development Specialist, as required by the credentialing process.