CDA Guide
2.0
Effective
June 1, 2013
Transition Guide
Revised
Now includes info on:
The Professional Portfolio............ p. 6
The Reflective Dialogue.............. p. 12
Second Settings, Renewals......... p. 23
October, 2012
Table of Contents:
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Introduction . ............................................................................................... 1
Overview of CDA 2.0 . .................................................................................. 2
Comparison of the Current and Future CDA Credentialing Processes . ....... 4
The New Professional Portfolio Requirements............................................. 6
The Reflective Dialogue Process................................................................. 12
The CDA 2.0 Exam...................................................................................... 15
The CDA Professional Development Specialist........................................... 16
The Upcoming 2013 Transition . ................................................................ 19
Additional Frequently Asked Questions .................................................... 20
For Further Information ............................................................................ 24
In order to ensure that the information contained in this Transition Guide is communicated consistently, please copy and distribute the contents of this Guide directly rather than paraphrasing any text found within.
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE) and is the best first step on the path of career advancement in ECE. The distinctive CDA Credential is the only nationally-recognized, portable, reciprocal, competency-based credential of its kind in the country.
The Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program™ is the unique teacher credentialing process, administered by the Council for Professional Recognition, which results in the
Effective
June 1, 2013
Transition Guide
Revised
Now includes info on:
The Professional Portfolio............ p. 6
The Reflective Dialogue.............. p. 12
Second Settings, Renewals......... p. 23
October, 2012
Table of Contents:
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Introduction . ............................................................................................... 1
Overview of CDA 2.0 . .................................................................................. 2
Comparison of the Current and Future CDA Credentialing Processes . ....... 4
The New Professional Portfolio Requirements............................................. 6
The Reflective Dialogue Process................................................................. 12
The CDA 2.0 Exam...................................................................................... 15
The CDA Professional Development Specialist........................................... 16
The Upcoming 2013 Transition . ................................................................ 19
Additional Frequently Asked Questions .................................................... 20
For Further Information ............................................................................ 24
In order to ensure that the information contained in this Transition Guide is communicated consistently, please copy and distribute the contents of this Guide directly rather than paraphrasing any text found within.
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE) and is the best first step on the path of career advancement in ECE. The distinctive CDA Credential is the only nationally-recognized, portable, reciprocal, competency-based credential of its kind in the country.
The Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program™ is the unique teacher credentialing process, administered by the Council for Professional Recognition, which results in the