Role of the Program Administrator in the CDA

CDA: What Do I Have to Do with It? Role of the Program Administrator in the CDA Credentialing Process by Debra Pierce



Wednesday, May 11, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

The session:
In addition to the myriad of responsibilities you have as the administrator of a child care program, you must ensure licensing and professional development for your staff. In many states, the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential plays a crucial role in this process. In fact, in some programs, the CDA is often the backbone of minimum standards for staffing. If you have asked your teachers to get the CDA Credential, your responsibility has really only just begun. As the administrator, you must be a source of support and help to your staff as they earn a CDA. In this session, you will learn:

- The steps involved in the CDA process.

- Why your center must meet the standards required by the Council for Professional Recognition.

- The best ways to be an advocate, mentor, and active participant in the CDA process.
- The top 5 mistakes a director can make that can derail the credentialing process.

Everybody wins in the CDA process... Why not let it begin with you?

Debra Pierce is a professor of Early Childhood Education at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. She is a registered CDA Council Advisor and also a Council Representative. She has dedicated the past 12 years to the success of those pursuing the CDA Credential, providing help and support through her website (http://www.easycda.com) blog, and materials. She is the author of “The CDA Prep Guide: The Complete Review Manual for the Child Development Associate Credential," which is used across the country by individuals, trainers and agencies, and as a textbook in colleges and universities.

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