Our CDA program is made up of 40 Sessions with each session being 3 hours long (120 hours total). Below you will see the list of topics we will be covering during each session.
Session 1 - Introduction and Orientation
Session 2 - Qualities of a Great Teacher
Session 3 - The Early Childhood Field
Session 4 - Infancy and Brain Development
Session 5 - Domains of Development
Session 6 - Assessment
Session 7 - Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Session 8 - Special Needs and Inclusion
Session 9 - Safety
Session 10 - Health
Session 11 - Nutrition
Session 12 - Schedules and Transitions
Session 13 - Lesson Planning
Session 14 - Spaces and Furnishings
Session 15 - Learning Centers - Blocks
Session 16 - Learning Centers - Dramatic Play
Session 17 - Temperaments
Session 18 - Group Times
Session 19 - Cultural Diversity
Session 20 - Positive Guidance
Session 21 - Child Abuse
Session 22 - Practice Tests
Session 23 - Sensory Materials
Session 24 - Communication and Language
Session 25 - Literacy
Session 26 - Music
Session 27 - Art
Session 28 - Math
Session 29 - Science
Session 30 - 3rd Quarter Review
Session 31 - Teaching Styles
Session 32 - Parent Communication
Session 33 - Strengthening Families
Session 34 - Policies & Procedures
Session 35 - School-age Care
Session 36 - The Outdoor Classroom
Session 37 - Being Environmentally Responsible
Session 38 - Stress Management
Session 39 - Practice Tests
Session 40 - Putting it all Together
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For more information about the CDA Credential including renewal process, enrollment requirements and much more, please visit their website at:
http://www.cdacouncil.org/