CDA Credential Knowledge Assessment

This webinar provides an overview of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, its types, and the steps to earn it. It covers the requirements for education, work experience, and portfolio creation, as well as the verification visit and exam process. The video also discusses learning communities, renewal procedures, funding opportunities, and pathways to higher education. Contact information is provided for further inquiries.

What is the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential recognized as?

• A master's degree in education

• A basic teaching certificate

• A widely recognized credential in early childhood education

• A high school diploma

Which of the following is NOT a type of CDA credential?

• Center-based preschool

• Center-based infant toddler

• High school teaching

• Family child care

How many hours of education are required to apply for the CDA credential?

• 200 hours

• 100 hours

• 120 hours

• 150 hours

What is the minimum number of clock hours needed in each of the 8 CDA subject areas?

• 8 hours

• 10 hours

• 5 hours

• 12 hours

What must be included in the professional portfolio for the CDA credential?

• Training and education documentation

• Family questionnaires

• All of the above

• Resource collection

Who conducts the verification visit for the CDA credential?

• A school principal

• A professional development specialist

• A fellow teacher

• A parent

What is the honorarium amount given to a PD specialist for a verification visit?

• $100

• $75

• $150

• $50

How many additional hours of training are required to renew the CDA credential?

• 30 hours

• 35 hours

• 40 hours

• 45 hours

What percentage of tuition and books does the TEACH scholarship cover?

• 50%

• 100%

• 75%

• 85%

How many college credits can typically be earned by showing a CDA credential?

• 3 to 6 credits

• 11 to 15 credits

• 1 to 2 credits

• 7 to 10 credits