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CDA Training & Support
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Are you thinking about earning your Child Development Associate Credential (CDA®) and you have questions? Do you already have 120 hours of child development training and you’re working on your CDA portfolio? Are you looking for on-line or classroom training around the 8 subject areas of the CDA? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, look no further, let one of our education specialists help you to “Navigate” your CDA journey!
*The Child Development Associate Credential is a national credential earned through the Council for Professional Recognition.
This credential can be earned as a family/group home child provider, a center-based infant/toddler provider or as a center-based preschool provider.
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Classes:
Upon Completion of the CDA 120+ class, students will have:
- Documentation of 120 hours completed
- 6 Competency Statements written
- All Resource Collection times for the Professional Portfolio
CDA 120+ Online (via email) is available anytime. Participants have up to one year to complete the class.
- Contact Tonya at Tonyac@vibrantfuturesmi.org or 616.451.8281 x242 for costs and details.
Required textbooks (additional cost to student)
These books are an integral part of the training. They are current and reflect up to date research and emerging trends in early childhood.
- CDA Essentials for Working with Young Children Textbook
- CDA Essentials for Working with Young Children Workbook
- CDA Competency Standards Book (Family Child Care or Infant, Toddler or Preschool)
To purchase the books go to the CDA Council Bookstore Council Online Store
CREDIT HOURS: 120 | COST: TBD
REGISTER
New class beginning in March 2021. Please contact Tonya Clevenger at tonyac@vibrantfuturesmi.org or 451.8281 x231 for detailed cost of the class.
*Class fee does not include the cost of the textbooks.
Required textbooks (additional cost to student)
The use of these three books is an integral part of the CDA training at Vibrant Futures. The text is current and reflects up-to-date research and emerging trends in early childhood education.
- CDA Essentials for Working with Young Children textbook
- CDA Essentials for Working with Young Children workbook
- CDA Competency Standards book (Family Child Care or Infant Toddler or Preschool)
To purchase the books go to the CDA Council Bookstore Council Online Store and click on the “CDA Value Packages” tab.
CREDIT HOURS: 120 | COST: TBD
REGISTER
This class is for people who already have the 120 training hours required for the CDA Credential. Participants will receive a portfolio template by email and support to complete it through zoom meetings. The instructor will also meet virtually with each participant to complete their CDA and TEACH applications. This support is included for people who complete the Vibrant Futures CDA 120+ class.
Cost: $75.00
REGISTER
- Learn about a CDA and how you can earn it
- Bring all your previous training transcripts and certificates and we will help you make a plan
- Get a binder and template to use for your training documentation and Professional Portfolio
- Cost: $25.00
- Contact Tonya at Tonyac@vibrantfuturesmi.org or 616.451.8281 x242
HOURS: 1 | COST: $25
REGISTER
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