TLC Grow Your Own CDA
Teaching Leading Coaching provides required coursework for a national CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential.
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TLC has been offering online, interactive CDA classes since 2020. We have worked with over 15 cohorts of students, supporting over 100 early childhood providers to complete their CDA.
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What is a CDA?
The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is the most widely recognized certification in early childhood education (ECE). It serves as a steppingstone for career advancement in the field, demonstrating that an individual has the necessary skills and knowledge to provide quality care and education to children from birth to age five.
Requirements for CDA Credential
To earn the CDA credential, candidates must complete several key components:
1. 120 Hours of Education: This includes training in child development and early childhood education principles.
2. 480 Hours of Professional Experience: Candidates must have hands-on experience working with young children in a relevant setting.
3. Professional Portfolio: This portfolio includes reflections, resource collections, and competency statements that showcase the candidate's skills and experiences.
4. CDA Exam and Verification Visit: Candidates must pass a 65-question exam and undergo a verification visit where their competencies are assessed.
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For more information on the CDA credential, visit the CDA Council website.
Why choose TLC Grow Your Own CDA?
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Interactive, live Zoom classes
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Weekly meetings allow you to complete within a 6 month time frame
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Portfolio and other CDA required components are completed as part of coursework
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Support through the application process, exam, and observation
Are you interested in receiving more information?
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In Pennsylvania, complete this interest form
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In Delaware, click this interest form
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In all other states, click this interest form
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