Child Development Associate Credential

What is a CDA?

A Child Development Associate is an individual who has successfully completed the assessment process and has been awarded the CDA Credential.  CDA's are able to meet the needs of children, work with parents and other adults to nurture children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth in a child development framework.

How does TECTA support the CDA candidate?

TECTA provides scholarships and loaned books for students to take four early childhood education courses that fulfill the training requirement. The four courses are:

• ECED 2010 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environmen
• ECED 2130 - Initial Practicum
• ECED 2015 - Early Childhood Curriculum
• ECED 2040 - Family Dynamics

TECTA also provides the candidate with Professional Resource File support, on-site Advisor Observations, the CDA Application Packet and a $325 application scholarship.

Does TECTA issue the CDA Credential?

The Council for Professional Recognition is the grantor of the CDA Credential.  TECTA assists students in the process of attaining their credential through tuition assistance, mentor and advisor support. 

The Council's website is www.cdacouncil.org

For more information, contact

Jennifer Jackson

Phone: (931) 221-7309

Email: jacksonj@apsu.edu