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SUMMARY:Child Development Associate
DESCRIPTION:This exciting course is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of early childhood education and prepare you for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) certification process of the Council for Professional Recognition with content review\, assessment practice\, and portfolio preparation. \nThe course will include a thorough introduction to early childhood education. Topics covered include how children learn and grow\, safe and healthy environments\, physical and cognitive growth\, social and emotional development\, guidance\, relationships with families\, creativity and the young child\, play\, research-based planning of developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculums\, and activities\, program management\, and professionalism. With an integrated approach to child development\, students will learn the principles of child growth and development from birth through age five and how they align with the eight CDA competencies and National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional standards. \nIn a guided step-by-step process\, you will culminate your learning experience by gathering all your assignments to build a portfolio and receiving instructor feedback from a certified CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist™ to be well prepared for the CDA Verification Visit. Upon course completion\, you will be ready for your early childhood education certification. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the fee/cost to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. \nOur Child Development Associate course offers a unique opportunity to learn two pathways for the price of one\, teaching both infant/toddler and preschool-age topics and techniques. Moreover\, within two years of completing this comprehensive online course\, you are eligible to receive assistance in preparing for your second pathway certification\, including portfolio preparation and exam practice questions. This provides you with greater flexibility and opportunity for your career—all without any additional out-of-pocket expenses. \nWhat you will learn \n\nEvaluate and make recommendations for modifications of regulations regarding children’s health\, safety\, and learning environments\nIdentify typical stages of cognitive\, linguistic\, physical\, social\, and emotional development\nDevelop a list of developmentally appropriate activities and materials that encourage physical\, linguistic\, cognitive\, creative\, social\, and emotional development in children from birth to age five\nImplement appropriate guidance techniques for specific situations relating to children’s behaviors\nDemonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories\, observation techniques\, and recognition of growth and development patterns\nApply the competency statements into practice in an early childhood setting\nPrepare to become a certified child development associate professional\nCommunicate qualifications for employability\n\nHow you will benefit \n\nBuild a portfolio for your verification visit with PD Specialist feedback\nKnow how to team with parents and guardians to track milestones or identify developmental delays\nDevelop appropriate lesson plans with accommodations\nComplete one of the leading CDA classes
URL:https://ce.iavalley.edu/event/child-development-associate/2026-04-15/
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SUMMARY:Child Development Associate
DESCRIPTION:This exciting course is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of early childhood education and prepare you for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) certification process of the Council for Professional Recognition with content review\, assessment practice\, and portfolio preparation. \nThe course will include a thorough introduction to early childhood education. Topics covered include how children learn and grow\, safe and healthy environments\, physical and cognitive growth\, social and emotional development\, guidance\, relationships with families\, creativity and the young child\, play\, research-based planning of developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculums\, and activities\, program management\, and professionalism. With an integrated approach to child development\, students will learn the principles of child growth and development from birth through age five and how they align with the eight CDA competencies and National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional standards. \nIn a guided step-by-step process\, you will culminate your learning experience by gathering all your assignments to build a portfolio and receiving instructor feedback from a certified CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist™ to be well prepared for the CDA Verification Visit. Upon course completion\, you will be ready for your early childhood education certification. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the fee/cost to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. \nOur Child Development Associate course offers a unique opportunity to learn two pathways for the price of one\, teaching both infant/toddler and preschool-age topics and techniques. Moreover\, within two years of completing this comprehensive online course\, you are eligible to receive assistance in preparing for your second pathway certification\, including portfolio preparation and exam practice questions. This provides you with greater flexibility and opportunity for your career—all without any additional out-of-pocket expenses. \nWhat you will learn \n\nEvaluate and make recommendations for modifications of regulations regarding children’s health\, safety\, and learning environments\nIdentify typical stages of cognitive\, linguistic\, physical\, social\, and emotional development\nDevelop a list of developmentally appropriate activities and materials that encourage physical\, linguistic\, cognitive\, creative\, social\, and emotional development in children from birth to age five\nImplement appropriate guidance techniques for specific situations relating to children’s behaviors\nDemonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories\, observation techniques\, and recognition of growth and development patterns\nApply the competency statements into practice in an early childhood setting\nPrepare to become a certified child development associate professional\nCommunicate qualifications for employability\n\nHow you will benefit \n\nBuild a portfolio for your verification visit with PD Specialist feedback\nKnow how to team with parents and guardians to track milestones or identify developmental delays\nDevelop appropriate lesson plans with accommodations\nComplete one of the leading CDA classes
URL:https://ce.iavalley.edu/event/child-development-associate/2026-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Business and Career Development,Families & Relationships,Online Courses
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SUMMARY:Child Development Associate
DESCRIPTION:This exciting course is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of early childhood education and prepare you for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) certification process of the Council for Professional Recognition with content review\, assessment practice\, and portfolio preparation. \nThe course will include a thorough introduction to early childhood education. Topics covered include how children learn and grow\, safe and healthy environments\, physical and cognitive growth\, social and emotional development\, guidance\, relationships with families\, creativity and the young child\, play\, research-based planning of developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculums\, and activities\, program management\, and professionalism. With an integrated approach to child development\, students will learn the principles of child growth and development from birth through age five and how they align with the eight CDA competencies and National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional standards. \nIn a guided step-by-step process\, you will culminate your learning experience by gathering all your assignments to build a portfolio and receiving instructor feedback from a certified CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist™ to be well prepared for the CDA Verification Visit. Upon course completion\, you will be ready for your early childhood education certification. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the fee/cost to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. \nOur Child Development Associate course offers a unique opportunity to learn two pathways for the price of one\, teaching both infant/toddler and preschool-age topics and techniques. Moreover\, within two years of completing this comprehensive online course\, you are eligible to receive assistance in preparing for your second pathway certification\, including portfolio preparation and exam practice questions. This provides you with greater flexibility and opportunity for your career—all without any additional out-of-pocket expenses. \nWhat you will learn \n\nEvaluate and make recommendations for modifications of regulations regarding children’s health\, safety\, and learning environments\nIdentify typical stages of cognitive\, linguistic\, physical\, social\, and emotional development\nDevelop a list of developmentally appropriate activities and materials that encourage physical\, linguistic\, cognitive\, creative\, social\, and emotional development in children from birth to age five\nImplement appropriate guidance techniques for specific situations relating to children’s behaviors\nDemonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories\, observation techniques\, and recognition of growth and development patterns\nApply the competency statements into practice in an early childhood setting\nPrepare to become a certified child development associate professional\nCommunicate qualifications for employability\n\nHow you will benefit \n\nBuild a portfolio for your verification visit with PD Specialist feedback\nKnow how to team with parents and guardians to track milestones or identify developmental delays\nDevelop appropriate lesson plans with accommodations\nComplete one of the leading CDA classes
URL:https://ce.iavalley.edu/event/child-development-associate/2026-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Business and Career Development,Families & Relationships,Online Courses
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SUMMARY:Child Development Associate
DESCRIPTION:This exciting course is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of early childhood education and prepare you for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) certification process of the Council for Professional Recognition with content review\, assessment practice\, and portfolio preparation. \nThe course will include a thorough introduction to early childhood education. Topics covered include how children learn and grow\, safe and healthy environments\, physical and cognitive growth\, social and emotional development\, guidance\, relationships with families\, creativity and the young child\, play\, research-based planning of developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculums\, and activities\, program management\, and professionalism. With an integrated approach to child development\, students will learn the principles of child growth and development from birth through age five and how they align with the eight CDA competencies and National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional standards. \nIn a guided step-by-step process\, you will culminate your learning experience by gathering all your assignments to build a portfolio and receiving instructor feedback from a certified CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist™ to be well prepared for the CDA Verification Visit. Upon course completion\, you will be ready for your early childhood education certification. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the fee/cost to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. \nOur Child Development Associate course offers a unique opportunity to learn two pathways for the price of one\, teaching both infant/toddler and preschool-age topics and techniques. Moreover\, within two years of completing this comprehensive online course\, you are eligible to receive assistance in preparing for your second pathway certification\, including portfolio preparation and exam practice questions. This provides you with greater flexibility and opportunity for your career—all without any additional out-of-pocket expenses. \nWhat you will learn \n\nEvaluate and make recommendations for modifications of regulations regarding children’s health\, safety\, and learning environments\nIdentify typical stages of cognitive\, linguistic\, physical\, social\, and emotional development\nDevelop a list of developmentally appropriate activities and materials that encourage physical\, linguistic\, cognitive\, creative\, social\, and emotional development in children from birth to age five\nImplement appropriate guidance techniques for specific situations relating to children’s behaviors\nDemonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories\, observation techniques\, and recognition of growth and development patterns\nApply the competency statements into practice in an early childhood setting\nPrepare to become a certified child development associate professional\nCommunicate qualifications for employability\n\nHow you will benefit \n\nBuild a portfolio for your verification visit with PD Specialist feedback\nKnow how to team with parents and guardians to track milestones or identify developmental delays\nDevelop appropriate lesson plans with accommodations\nComplete one of the leading CDA classes
URL:https://ce.iavalley.edu/event/child-development-associate/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Business and Career Development,Families & Relationships,Online Courses
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