CDA stands for __________________________ ___________________________ ______________________________

The CDA is not a licensing program, it is a ______________________________ program.

The CDA is for early educators working with children ages ______________ to____ years old.

The CDA uses multiple sources for evidence including an exam, observation, and ________________________ __________________.

It is important for educators to stay _____________ with key education practices.

A center-based program must have at least _____ children enrolled in the program (not necessarily in the Candidate’s group)

A center-based program must have at least ______ caregivers working with the children on a regular basis.

____________________________: A center-based setting that is a state-approved child development center where a Candidate can be observed working with a group of at least 8 children, all of whom are ages 3 through 5 years old.

____________________________: A center-based setting that is a state-approved child development center where a Candidate can be observed working with a group of at least 3 children, all of whom are under the age of 3 years old.

____________________________: A setting which is a home where a Candidate can be observed working with at least two children 5 years old or younger who are not related to the Candidate by blood or marriage.

____________________________: An established program of visits (to families with children 5 years old or younger) that supports parents in meeting the needs of their young children.

To apply for your initial CDA Credential, the cost is $_______ for online applications and $500 for paper applications.

Payment for both initial and renewal CDA applications are due in full _____ _____ __________ _____ __________________.

R.O.R.” stands for ___________-_____________-__________®.

The R.O.R Model® tasks are undertaken by the __ __ _____________.. They contribute to the assessment of the Candidate’s competency.

During the CDA Verification Visit®, the specialist: ___________________ the contents of the Professional Portfolio, the training transcripts/certificates and Family Questionnaires

During the CDA Verification Visit®, the specialist: ___________________ the Candidate working with children, recording criterion evidence where applicable, and

During the CDA Verification Visit®, the specialist: ___________________ with the Candidate, focusing on the Candidate’s areas of strength or growth found in the Portfolio and/or seen in the Observation or identified in the Family Questionnaires

The ________________ ________________ is compiled independently by each Candidate as part of the CDA credentialing process.

The compiled resources and documents are reviewed by the CDA PD Specialist during the CDA _______________ ______________________.

The Professional Portfolio is composed of: Education ________________

The Professional Portfolio is composed of: Family ___________________

The Professional Portfolio is composed of: ___________ Reflective Statements of Competence

The Professional Portfolio is composed of: ___________ Resources

The Professional Portfolio is composed of: A Professional _______________ ________________

____________________________ ______________________ are a required component of the CDA Professional Portfolio

The Family Questionnaires allow the Candidate to review and address ______________ from the families they serve to aid in their professional development.

The CDA ___ ___ specialist conducts the CDA Verification Visit with the Candidate.

During the CDA Verification Visit the CDA PD Specialist: _________________ the Candidate’s Professional Portfolio

During the CDA Verification Visit the CDA PD Specialist: _________________ the Candidate working with children

During the CDA Verification Visit the CDA PD Specialist: __________________ a reflective dialogue with the Candidate.

At the end of the CDA Verification Visit, the CDA PD Specialist electronically submits the Candidate’s _________________________ to the Council.

The eligibility requirements to apply for a CDA Credential are as follows: You must have a high school ___________________ or be a high school junior or senior in an early education/child development Career and Technical Program

The eligibility requirements to apply for a CDA Credential are as follows: Any time before you apply: Complete _____________ clock hours of professional education (instruction) covering the 8 CDA Subject Areas

The eligibility requirements to apply for a CDA Credential are as follows: Within 3 years before you apply: Obtain ______________ hours of experience working with young children

The eligibility requirements to apply for a CDA Credential are as follows: Within ______________ months before you apply: Prepare a CDA Professional Portfolio according to the requirements outlined in the CDA Competency Standards book

Can high school and career and technical education program Candidates count their training hours as formal education? ___________, these Candidates are eligible to apply for the CDA Credential.

What is considered formal education? Formal education hours can be for credit or noncredit, however, they must be earned through an _________________ ___ _________________ with expertise in early childhood teacher preparation.

An agency or organization must verify your education in the form of an ____________________transcript, certificate, or letter. The Council does not accept training provided by individual consultants.