Does anyone know anything about the CDA cert.?

Question

I'm taking child development classes but want to get my CDA does anyone know anything about how i go about getting it?

Answer 1

It is different in each state, and there are different types of CDA Cert.s, there is one for your state only and a national CDA. You can also check out the DCF website, there should be a section on what training you need.

Answer 2

Call your local Child Care Coordinating Council and they should be able to tell you what to get for the best jobs in the field.

Answer 3

If you're taking child dev classes, your instructor might know with whom you should speak to take CDA classes.  It's different in every state, and in NJ (where I live) it also depends on if you teach in an Abbott or non-Abbott district.  If your instructor can't help you, go to http://www.cdacouncil.org or http://www.cdaclass.org .  Either site will be able to help you; cdacouncil.org is the official website, but cdaclass looked like it would be easier to find the info you need, just click on your state.