Become a Child Development Associate:

Be recognized for your professional status as an early childhood educator.

Our CDA course is designed to enhance the quality of early education and care by defining, evaluating, and recognizing the competence of early childhood educators and home visitors.

IEPD's CDA program Provides:

• 120 training hours in six competency areas as requirement for CDA candidates.
• Guidance through the creation of your professional resource file, including autobiography, statements of competence, and other resource file materials.
• A comprehensive program, designed to be completed in one year.
• Advising in preparation for the final observation visit is available as well.

The Child Development Associate Credential is administered through The Council for Professional Recognition in Washington DC. To find out more about the importance of becoming a CDA, go to: http://www.cdacouncil.org/cda.htm

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