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Fri. 7 Nov, 2025

CDA Fast Track - San Antonio 1125 (Fri. 7 Nov, 2025 6:45 am - Sun. 9 Nov, 2025 7:00 pm)

CDA Fast Track 

Location/Hotel: 

Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak

801 North Loop 1604 East

San Antonio, TX  78258

(210) 404-1600

Reservations Drury.com 

Call for assistance if there aren't any available reservations on the link. 

Group Number 10111956

 

 

 

Click Here To Register Online Now!

                            

 

Course Content & Schedule: 

 
Friday, November 7th, 2025
 
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, November 8th, 2025
 
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)
 
 C & D Class Content
 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, November 9th, 2025

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

                          Understanding the verification visit

                          The application process

                          Choosing your PD Specialist

                          Finding a Pearson Vue testing site 

     

Click Here To Register Online Now!

 

 

       Call (602) 476-1422 for More Information 

  

NAC - San Antonio 1125 (Fri. 7 Nov, 2025 4:00 pm - Sun. 9 Nov, 2025 5:00 pm)

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

Location/Hotel:  

 

Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak

801 North Loop 1604 East

San Antonio, TX  78258

(210) 404-1600

Reservations Drury.com

Call for assistance if there aren't any available reservations on the link. 

Group Number 10111956

 

 

Click Here To Register Online Now!

 

 

Schedule:

 
Friday, November 7th, 2025   
 
Arrival and Check-In:  3:45pm-4:00pm  (Students must arrive and check-in at least 1 hour before class starts)
 
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, November 8th, 2025
 
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, November 9th, 2025   
 
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 an instructor to advise them during the completion of their project from home if they have questions. Students also have the option of registering for tutoring to complete their praxis during the event, at a future event or to get additional help from home on their praxis. 
 
 
Optional Tutoring $170 - includes tutoring binder  Students who elect to stay for tutoring will receive a list of documentation 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 before the event in order to arrive prepared for tutoring. Tutoring is usually offered on Saturday and Sunday of each event from approximately 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm.

Sat. 8 Nov, 2025

CDA Fast Track - San Antonio 1125 (Fri. 7 Nov, 2025 6:45 am - Sun. 9 Nov, 2025 7:00 pm)

CDA Fast Track 

Location/Hotel: 

Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak

801 North Loop 1604 East

San Antonio, TX  78258

(210) 404-1600

Reservations Drury.com 

Call for assistance if there aren't any available reservations on the link. 

Group Number 10111956

 

 

 

Click Here To Register Online Now!

                            

 

Course Content & Schedule: 

 
Friday, November 7th, 2025
 
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, November 8th, 2025
 
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)
 
 C & D Class Content
 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, November 9th, 2025

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

                          Understanding the verification visit

                          The application process

                          Choosing your PD Specialist

                          Finding a Pearson Vue testing site 

     

Click Here To Register Online Now!

 

 

       Call (602) 476-1422 for More Information 

  

NAC - San Antonio 1125 (Fri. 7 Nov, 2025 4:00 pm - Sun. 9 Nov, 2025 5:00 pm)

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

Location/Hotel:  

 

Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak

801 North Loop 1604 East

San Antonio, TX  78258

(210) 404-1600

Reservations Drury.com

Call for assistance if there aren't any available reservations on the link. 

Group Number 10111956

 

 

Click Here To Register Online Now!

 

 

Schedule:

 
Friday, November 7th, 2025   
 
Arrival and Check-In:  3:45pm-4:00pm  (Students must arrive and check-in at least 1 hour before class starts)
 
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, November 8th, 2025
 
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, November 9th, 2025   
 
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 an instructor to advise them during the completion of their project from home if they have questions. Students also have the option of registering for tutoring to complete their praxis during the event, at a future event or to get additional help from home on their praxis. 
 
 
Optional Tutoring $170 - includes tutoring binder  Students who elect to stay for tutoring will receive a list of documentation 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 before the event in order to arrive prepared for tutoring. Tutoring is usually offered on Saturday and Sunday of each event from approximately 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm.

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