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CDA SummitYou are invited to a statewide CDA Summit, hosted by T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® IOWA and the Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children, on March 28, 2013. CDA is the best first step to help our current early care and education workforce move on a path towards higher education involvement. The CDA credentialing process is changing this year – do you know everything you need to know about it? CDA is recognized or required across many systems, across the country and even internationally. How do YOU fit into this system? This one-day event will be held at the West Des Moines Learning Resource Center from 9:00am-3:00pm. SPECIAL GUEST: Brocklin Qualls, Manager of Domestic and International Partnerships, will be joining us from the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington D.C. He will be leading much of the day to help Iowa develop a stronger support system for the national CDA credentialing program as well as learn from what others are doing across the country. Who should attend? -Trainers and instructors teaching classes to meet CDA education requirements -Consultants and advisors who may provide technical assistance on the CDA process -Program administrators with staff required to earn CDA credentials -Policymakers and funders who support the CDA credentialing program -Early childhood professionals wishing to become Professional Development Specialists -Others in the early childhood field interested in joining this effort! *Note: This day is NOT designed to teach a candidate how to earn a CDA credential.
Overview of the day: Throughout the day, information will be shared about current systems in place in Iowa to support the CDA as well as on a national level. We will review the changes coming to the credentialing process this summer with the transition to CDA 2.0. There will also be some guided work time in smaller groups focused on infusing CDA into existing Iowa systems and promoting the credential as part of professional development and career pathways.
Agenda items include: -How CDA Supports Program Quality -What’s New with CDA 2.0 -Iowa’s Successful CDA Initiatives -Creating a System of Supports and Partnerships -Role and Responsibilities of the Professional Development Specialist -Infusing CDA into Iowa’s Current Systems -Articulation of the CDA credential Pre-registration is required for this event, as lunch and materials will be provided. Please submit the CDA Summit Registration Form and payment no later than Wednesday, March 20, 2013. If you have further questions about the CDA Summit, or desire to have training credit awarded for your attendance, please contact Dara Madigan with IAEYC: Dara Madigan T.E.A.C.H. Counseling Specialist Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children 5525 Meredith Drive, Suite F, Des Moines, IA 50310 515-331-8000 ext.14 or 800-469-2392 or Fax: 515-331-8995 |
