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Materials used to train CDA Candidates
The Council's publications represent the organization's continued effort to enhance the quality of care provided by caregivers. These publications share knowledge and experience related to good early childhood care and education. They are widely used in CDA training programs and entry-level early childhood courses.
Essentials for Child Development Associates, 2nd Edition
For over a decade, Essentials has served as a basic textbook for the formal training requirement for CDA Candidates throughout the country. The revised edition reflects current research and new trends in early childhood education. It lists new resources available for early childhood professionals and promotes use of the Internet with its vast wealth of information and support.
| Essentials for Child Development Associates (2nd Edition) |
| Book |
*Fee |
English Version Code |
Spanish Version Code |
| Essentials |
$35.00 |
ESSENT2 |
ESSENT-SP2 |
* Book fee does not include shipping and handling charges
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Field Advisor’s Guide
Designed to accompany Essentials, Field Advisors use this guide in their work with the CDA Candidate. It contains a series of instructions and resources to assist the Candidate in working through the units of Essentials .
| Field Advisor's Guide |
| Book |
*Fee |
English Version Code |
Spanish Version Code |
| Field Advisor's Guide |
$15.00 |
FIELD |
FIELD-SP |
* Book fee does not include shipping and handling charges
top Seminar Instructor's Guide
Designed to accompany Essentials, this guide provides an overview of the Candidate's field experiences as well as the assignments that require follow-up during the Seminar phase. It also contains a description of specific topics for presentation and discussion, and suggestions for other activities.
| Seminar Instructor 's Guide |
| Book |
*Fee |
English Version Code |
Spanish Version Code |
| Seminar Instructor's Guide |
$12.50 |
SIG |
SIG-SP |
* Book fee does not include shipping and handling charges top
CDA Competency Standards Books
All CDA Assessment Application Packets include the matching competency standards for each age group or setting. However, these competency standards are available as stand alone documents for individuals and trainers who may not need the entire application packet. These books provide a description of the Competency Standards, the 13 CDA Functional Areas, information on the entire CDA Assessment process, and requirements for Candidates, Advisors, Parents, and the Council Representative.
| CDA Competency Standards Books |
| Setting |
*Fee |
English Version Code |
Spanish Version Code |
| Preschool |
$8.00 |
CS-PS |
SCS-PS |
| Infant/Toddler |
$8.00 |
CS-IT |
SCS-IT |
| Family Child Care |
$8.00 |
CS-FCC |
SCS-FCC |
| Home Visitor |
$8.00 |
CS-HV |
SCS-HV |
* Book fee does not include shipping and handling charges
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Ordering information
To order online, go to Bookstore—Training Materials or for telephone, fax, or mail order instructions, print the Order Form.
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