Steps For CDA Credential

Steps needed to apply for your CDA credential are as follows:

1. Successful completion of your approved 120 hour coursework ($299.00) **REQUIRED
2. Order Application Package from the CDA Council ($20.00+shipping), www.cdacouncil.org**REQUIRED
(Contains Resource File instructions, Assessment Observation Instrument instructions and Parent Questionnaire forms)
3. Successful completion of your Resource File. **REQUIRED** WE NOW OFFER COACHING & PORTFOLIO ASSISTANCE FOR AN EXTRA $100.00 ONLINE OR, IF YOU WANT PERSONAL HELP, CALL BONNIE FOR THE NAME OF A PERSON IN YOUR AREA WILLING TO ASSIST YOU FOR A SMALL FEE.
4. Complete a formal observation, by an approved advisor who will use the CDA Assessment Observation Instrument. **REQUIRED
5. Parent Opinion Questionnaire forms are to be passed out, completed, and returned to you, sealed**REQUIRED
6. Assessment Fee paid to the CDA Council to cover your exams. ($325.00) **REQUIRED (GEORGIANS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO COVER THIS FEE. PLEASE CLICK here)
7. Written exam by a CDA Council representative **REQUIRED
8. Oral exam by a CDA Council representative **REQUIRED

I have chosen to make this affordable, and am available through emails and phone calls to help you. I will also be able to refer you to others for additional help, if requested. Computer and tech support is always available M-F 10-6 P.M.

1. Refer to www.cdacouncil.org for the qualifications of an advisor, who is the person that will be administering your assessment in the classroom. This person could be your center director, owner, or another experienced teacher with the right credentials.

2. The book The CDA Prep Guide, Debra Pierce. www.easycda.com 1-800-423-8309 ($19.95)**EXCELLENT AND EXTREMELY HELPFUL IN GUIDING YOU FROM RESOURCE FILE CONSTRUCTION TO SAMPLE EXAMS. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!!! ALSO OFFERS A PRE-ORGANIZED BINDER FOR YOUR RESOURCE FILE English or Spanish ($19.95 including shipping). Optional

3. Working with Young Children by Judy Herr. A wonderful comprehensive child development book. Used copies are sometimes available through Amazon.com. OPTIONAL