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CDA Fast Track - Houston 720 (Fri. 31 Jul, 2020 8:00 am - Sun. 2 Aug, 2020 8:30 pm)

CDA Fast Track

Location/Hotel:

Hampton Inn & Suites- Houston/Passadena

4741 East Sam Houston Parkway South

Passadena, TX 77505

(281) 998-3300

Click Here To Register Online Now!

Course Content & Schedule:

Friday, July 31st, 2020

Arrival and Check-In: 7:00am -7:15am

Class A: 8:00am -12:00pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

Introduction: CDA and the NICCM 3-Day CDA Fast Track

Documenting Professional Education - 8 CDA Subject Areas

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

Unit 3: Competency Statement 3: Supporting children’s social and emotional development

Class B: 12:30pm- 5:30pm (5 Contact Hours/.5 CEUs)

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

Saturday, August 1st, 2020

Class C:12:00pm-4:30pm (13 Hours/1.3 CEUs will be awarded for sessions C & E upon completion of the course)

Directed Portfolio Lab: The Directed Portfolio Lab allows for individual consultation & one-on-one time with the presenter. Participants will work on their portfolio and meet with the presenter to discuss their statements and the documentation within their professional portfolio.

Class D: 5:30pm - 9:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

Unit 7: The Professional Philosophy Statement

Individual consultations

CDA practice Exam

Sunday, August 2nd, 2020

Class E: 12:00pm-4:30pm (13 Hours/1.3 CEU's will be awarded for sessions C & E upon completion of the course)

Class F: 5:30pm-9:30pm (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

Unit 8: Instructions on completing the process

Understanding the verification visit

The application process

Choosing your PD Specialist

Finding a Pearson Vue testing site

NAC - Houston 720 (Fri. 31 Jul, 2020 5:00 pm - Sun. 2 Aug, 2020 5:00 pm)

N.A.C. (National Administrator's Credential)

Location/Hotel:

Hampton Inn & Suites- Houston/Passadena

4741 East Sam Houston Parkway South

Passadena, TX 77505

(281) 998-3300

Click Here To Register Online Now!

Schedule:

Friday, July 31st, 2020

Arrival and Check-In: 4:00pm-4:15pm

Session A: 5:00pm-9:00pm 4 Contact Hours / .4 CEUs (For Sessions taken individually earn up to 5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs by completing 1 Praxis question)

Unit 1: Fiscal Management

Unit 2: Insurance for Your Center

Saturday, August 1st, 2020

Session B: 8:00am-12:00pm 4 Contact Hours / .4 CEUs (For Sessions taken individually earn up to 5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs by completing 1 Praxis question)

Unit 3: Hiring & Teacher Orientation

Unit 4: Employee Handbooks & Evals

Session C: 1:00pm-5:00pm 4 Contact Hours / .4 CEUs (For Sessions taken individually earn up to 5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs by completing 1 Praxis question)

Unit 5: Center Management

Unit 6: Child Development - The Essentials

Sunday, Ausgust 2nd, 2020

Session D: 8:00am-12:00pm 4 Contact Hours / .4 CEUs (For Sessions taken individually earn up to 5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs by completing 1 Praxis question)

Unit 7: Dealing with Difficult Employees

Unit 8: Administrative Leadership

Session E: 1:00pm-5:00pm 4 Contact Hours / .4 CEUs (For Sessions taken individually earn up to 5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs by completing 1 Praxis question)

Unit 9: The New Economy

Unit 10: Train the Trainer

Session F: Credential Praxis (25 Contact Hours / 2.5 CEUs)

When attending the full conference, each Session is worth 4 Hours/ .4 CEUs for a total of 20 hours for sessions A-E. Convert the 20 contact hours / 2 CEUs from attendance in sessions A-E into the NAC (which is worth 45 contact hours/4.5 CEUs) by completing the Praxis. Students will be assigned a mentor to advise them during the completion of their project from home.

Optional Tutoring ($150) Students who elect to stay for tutoring will receive a list of materials to bring with them. The presenter will provide individualized assistance to each tutoring participant in order to help them put together and complete their Praxis. Tutoring allows students the opportunity of completing their test and praxis at the event and leave having earned their certificate. Those who wish to participate in tutoring are advised to register for this service at least 3 days prior to the event to obtain a list of suggested documentation. Tutoring is usually offered on Saturday and Sunday of each event from approximately 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm.

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