CDA Modules

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CDA module training packages include access to the CDA Resources and Tutorials.

Module 1: Safe and Healthy Environment

10 Hours Total

Tuition: $105.00

1. Safety: Curriculum Development Tools (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

2. Reading Prescription Labeling (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

3. Nutrition: Curriculum Development Tools (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

4. Safety and Security Procedures (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

5. Health (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

6. Child Abuse: Physical Abuse Awareness  (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

7. Infant and Toddler: Health and Safety (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

Module 2: Advancement of Physical and Intellectual Development  

21 Hours Total

Tuition: $189.00

1. Using Visual Arts to Enhance Development (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

2. Teaching Science to Young Children (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

3. Teaching Preschool Math Using Manipulatives (.3 CEU/3 Hours)

4. Physical Activity for Children with Disabilities (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

5. Physical Activity (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

6. Methods for Enhancing Intellectual Development (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

7. Early Literacy (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

8. Discovery of Math (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

9. Using the Arts as a Teaching Tool (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

10. Use of Puppetry and Plays (.3 CEU/3 Hours)

11. Learning Through Play (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

12. Learning My A,B,Cs (.3 CEU/3 Hours)

13. Experiencing Music in the Classroom (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

14. Equipment, Activities, and Strategies for Promoting Physical Activity (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

Module 3: Principles of Child Growth and Development

15 Hours Total

Tuition: $150.00

1. Understanding Attention-Deficit Disorders (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

2. Stages of Social and Emotional Development in Toddlers (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

3. Stages of Social and Emotional Development in Preschoolers (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

4. Stages of Social and Emotional Development in Infants (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

5. Stages of Physical Growth and Development in Toddlers (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

6. Stages of Physical Growth and Development in Preschoolers (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

7. Stages of Physical Growth and Development in Infants (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

8. Stages of Cognitive Development in Toddlers (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

9. Stages of Cognitive Development in Preschoolers (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

10. Stages of Cognitive Development in Infants (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

11. Language Development (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

12. Toilet Training (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

Module 4: Enhancement of Social and Emotional Development

14 Hours Total

Tuition: $126.00

1. Teaching Basic Social Skills - 1 Hour

2. Supporting Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education (.3 CEU/3 Hours)

3. Stress in Young Children (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

4. Praise and Rewards (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

5. Guidance and Discipline (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

6. Childhood Anger and Anger Management (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

7. Child Self-Esteem (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

8. Social Skills for School-Age Children (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

9. Teaching Tolerance (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

Module 5: Observing and Recording Progress and Behavior of Children

15 Hours Total

Tuition: $150.00

1. Using Portfolios in Early Childhood Programs (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

2. Recognizing Levels of Social Play (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

3. Positive Solutions for Challenging Behaviors (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

4. Learning Styles (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

5. Children's Temperament (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

6. Behavior Management for School-Age Children (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

7. Assessing Children's Physical Development (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

8. Assessing Childhood Development (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

9. Assessing Preschoolers with Special Needs (.3 CEU/3 Hours)

Module 6: Positive Relationships with Families

13 Hours Total

Tuition: $117.00

1. Working and Communicating with Families (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

2. Surviving Toddlerhood (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

3. Relating with Parents (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

4. Overcoming Difficulties Communicating with Parents (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

5. Open House (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

6. Helping Children Cope with Grief (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

7. Encouraging Parental Involvement (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

8. Effective Written Communication (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

9. Cross-Cultural Communication (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

Module 7: Effective Program Operation

14 Hours Total

Tuition: $126.00

1. Staffing Child Care Programs (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

2. Environmental Safety (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

3. Development and Use of Individualized Education Plans (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

4. Creating Teachable Moments: The Value of Classroom Décor (.3 CEU/3 Hours)

5. Confidentiality (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

6. Assessing Child Care Programs (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

7. Assessing Child Care Business Practices (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

8. Transitioning to Kindergarten (.3 CEU/3 Hours)

Module 8: Commitment to Professionalism

18 Hours Total

Tuition: $162.00

1. Time Management (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

2. Stress Management (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

3. Managing Your Child Care Business (.3 CEU/3 Hours)

4. Introduction to Computer Technology (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

5. Ethics and Ethical Behavior (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

6. Early Childhood Program Accreditation (.3 CEU/3 Hours)

7. Disability Laws Pertaining to Early Child Care (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

8. Conflict Resolution for Adults (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

9. Autism Awareness (.2 CEU/2 Hours)

10. Anger Management for Adults (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

11. Workplace Communication (.1 CEU/1 Hour)