CDA Fast Track
Location/Hotel:
Embassy Suites Hotel - Dallas Love Field
3880 W. Northwest Highway
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 357-4500
Reservations Hilton.com
Click Here To Register Online Now!
Course Content & Schedule:
Friday, May 19th, 2023
Arrival and Check-In: 6:45am -7:00am (students must arrive and check-in 15 minutes before class)
Class A: 7:00am -12:00pm (5 Contact Hours/.5 CEUs)
Introduction: Overview of the Course
Unit 1: Keys to Writing Statements
Competency Statement 1: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
Unit 2: Competency Statement 2: Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development
Class B: 12:30pm- 5:30pm (5 Contact Hours/.5 CEUs)
Unit 3: Competency Statement 3: Supporting children’s social and emotional development
Unit 4: Competency Statement 4: Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
Unit 5: Competency Statement 5: Ensuring a well-run purposeful program
Unit 6: Competency Statement 6: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
Documenting Professional Education - 8 CDA Subject Areas
Saturday, May 20th, 2023
Class C: 8:00am-3:00pm (7 Contact Hours/.7 CEUs)
(arrivals will be staggered, students will be scheduled in as early as 8:00am)
Class D: 4:00pm - 7:00pm (3 Contact Hours/.3 CEUs)
(dissmissal will be staggered, students will be dismissed throughout the evening)
Directed Portfolio Lab: The Directed Portfolio Lab allows for individual consultation & one-on-one time with the
instructor. Participants will work on their portfolio and meet with the instructor to discuss their statements and the
documentation within their professional portfolio.
The Professional Philosophy Statement
Individual Consultations - allows one on one with instructors
Sunday, May 21st, 2023
Class E: 8:00am-3:00pm (7 Contact Hours/.7 CEUs)
Class F: 4:00pm-7:00pm (3 Contact Hours/.3 CEUs)
E & F Class Content
Unit 7: CDA Practice Exam
Unit 8: Instructions on completing the process
Call (602) 476-1422 for More Information