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Alignment

EduWorkforce CDA Gold training program aligns directly to four areas. During the enrollment in the CDA Gold program, candidates are informed about the areas and certifications. CDA courses are build to respond to all four areas. CDA Training will have the opportunity to learn about all areas and can decide anytime to start their specialization in one or more areas.

I- CDA Center-Based: Preschool - Work with children ages three to five years old.

A state approved child development center where a candidate can be observed working with a group of at least eight children, all of whom are ages 3 to 5 years. In addition, a center-based program must have (1) at least 10 children enrolled in the program (not necessarily in the Candidate's group); and (2) at least two caregivers working with the children on a regular basis.

II- Center-Based, Infant-Toddler -Work with children ages birth—36 months

A state-approved child development center where a Candidate can be observed working with a group of at least three children, all of whom are aged birth through 36 months. A Candidate may work/be observed with all sub-groups or with one or two sub-groups. In addition, a center-based program must have: 1) at least 10 children enrolled in the program (not necessarily in the Candidate's group); and (2) at least two caregivers working with the children on a regular basis.

III- Home-Based, Family Child Care Work with children ages birth to five years

A state-approved child development center where a Candidate can be observed working with a group of at least three children, all of whom are aged birth through 36 months. A Candidate may work/be observed with all sub-groups or with one or two sub-groups.In addition, a center-based program must have 1) at least 10 children enrolled in the program (not necessarily in the Candidate's group); and (2) at least two caregivers working with the children on a regular basis.

IV- Home Visitor - Work with families of children ages birth to five years old.

An established program of Home visits (to families with children 5 years old or younger) that supports parents in meeting the needs of their young children, and where Candidates can be observed conducting home visits. In this setting, regular home visits are the primary methods of program delivery.

CDA trainees can specialized in all CDA areas.

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