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CDA Exam Prep Guide
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CDA Exam Prep Guide

The CDA Exam Prep Guide offers clear, focused coverage of the core competencies and knowledge areas tested on the CDA credential, breaking complex topics into manageable sections. It includes pract... Read more
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Free CDA Sample Exam Questions
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Free CDA Sample Exam Questions

This quick-access CDA resource links to official sample exam question sets for center-based infant and toddler, preschool, birth to five, and family child care pathways. It is a helpful starting po... Read more
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Categories of Disability Under IDEA
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Categories of Disability Under IDEA

Need a quick guide to disability categories in special education? This helpful PDF breaks down the 13 IDEA categories for children ages 3 through 21 and also explains developmental delay for younge... Read more
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Observing and Recording Children’s Development
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Observing and Recording Children’s Development

This resource explains why observation matters in early childhood and outlines different ways to record children’s growth, including anecdotal notes, running records, checklists, and portfolios. ... Read more
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Typical vs. Atypical Development: Ages 4–8
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Typical vs. Atypical Development: Ages 4–8

This easy-to-use resource compares typical developmental milestones with signs that may show a child needs extra support. It covers social-emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development f... Read more
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Understanding Child Growth and Development
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Understanding Child Growth and Development

Learn the basics of child growth and development, including how children grow across physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional areas. This resource helps early childhood professionals be... Read more
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Child Friendly Native Plants of Texas
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Child Friendly Native Plants of Texas

Explore a child-friendly guide to native Texas plants for outdoor learning environments, schoolyard classrooms, and early childhood programs. This resource highlights plants approved for childcare ... Read more
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CDA Competency Standards At-A-Glance
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CDA Competency Standards At-A-Glance

Review the CDA® Competency Standards with this quick at-a-glance resource. It highlights the six competency goals and thirteen functional areas that guide professional practice and help candidates... Read more
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The Eight CDA Subject Areas
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The Eight CDA Subject Areas

Learn about the eight CDA® subject areas for Preschool, Infant-Toddler, Family Child Care, and Home Visitor settings. This resource gives candidates a helpful overview of the professional knowledg... Read more
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Normas de Competencia CDA: Una Mirada en Español
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Normas de Competencia CDA: Una Mirada en Español

Revise las metas de competencia y áreas funcionales del CDA® en español con esta guía rápida y fácil de usar. Este recurso ayuda a los candidatos a comprender las seis metas de competencia y ... Read more
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Las 8 Áreas Temáticas del CDA en Español
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Las 8 Áreas Temáticas del CDA en Español

Explore las 8 áreas temáticas del CDA® en español para preescolar, bebés y toddlers, hogares de cuidado infantil y visitadores del hogar. Este recurso ofrece una visión clara de las áreas de... Read more
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CDA Pre-Virtual Verification Visit Checklist
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CDA Pre-Virtual Verification Visit Checklist

Get ready for a CDA virtual verification visit with this official checklist for candidates and PD Specialists. This resource covers required materials, room tour items, technology checks, visit pre... Read more
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Week of the Young Child Activities
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Week of the Young Child Activities

Week of the Young Child activities celebrate young children's learning and development through play-based, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and creativity. Popular activities include art p... Read more
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Creating The CDA Professional Portfolio
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Creating The CDA Professional Portfolio

Creating the CDA Professional Portfolio involves collecting evidence that demonstrates your knowledge, skills, and competency in early childhood care and education. It typically includes your profe... Read more
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Child Care Workforce Qualifications, Training, and Professional Development
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Child Care Workforce Qualifications, Training, and Professional Development

The child care workforce requires clearly defined qualifications such as minimum education levels, background checks, CPR/first aid and early childhood credentials or state licensing to ensure care... Read more
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Last Day of Winter Activities
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Last Day of Winter Activities

Celebrate the last day of winter with low-prep, hands-on activities for birth through school age including sensory play, movement games, winter-to-spring art, and simple STEM experiments that help ... Read more
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Signs of Abuse and Neglect. Mixed Ages. Safety.
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Signs of Abuse and Neglect. Mixed Ages. Safety.

Signs of #abuse and #neglect can vary depending on the ages of the individuals involved. In #children, some common signs may include unexplained bruises, withdrawal from normal activities, sudden c... Read more
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Understanding Risks of Not Vaccinating Your Child.
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Understanding Risks of Not Vaccinating Your Child.

Not vaccinating children poses serious risks to their health and well-being. Without vaccines, your child is vulnerable to a range of preventable diseases, some of which can have lifelong consequen... Read more
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Cómo Obtener Tu CDA Gratis
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Cómo Obtener Tu CDA Gratis

Encuentra maneras de obtener tu CDA con poco o ningún costo usando becas estatales, fondos de desarrollo laboral, apoyo de Head Start o reembolso del empleador. Usa los enlaces por estado para ubi... Read more
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Próximos Pasos Tras Completar la CDA
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Próximos Pasos Tras Completar la CDA

¿Terminaste tu capacitación del CDA o tu portafolio y no estás seguro/a de qué sigue? Esta guía te acompaña con los próximos pasos: desde confirmar requisitos y enviar tu solicitud, hasta pr... Read more
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Visita De Verificación De la CDA
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Visita De Verificación De la CDA

Una guía clara sobre la Visita de Verificación del CDA, incluyendo qué sucede antes, durante y después de la visita. Aprende cómo preparar tu portafolio, organizar tu aula (o espacio virtual) ... Read more
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Proceso Del Consejo De la CDA
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Proceso Del Consejo De la CDA

¿No estás seguro/a de qué exige el Council después de completar tu capacitación del CDA? Explicamos el cronograma de “examen primero”, cómo programar el Examen CDA, qué sucede durante la... Read more
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Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre la Renovación De la CDA
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Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre la Renovación De la CDA

La sección de Preguntas Frecuentes sobre la Renovación del CDA ofrece respuestas claras a preguntas comunes sobre cómo renovar tu credencial de Child Development Associate (CDA), incluyendo eleg... Read more
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