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Required Textbooks for CDA Course
Essentials Textbook
The third edition of the Essentials for Working with Young Children textbook is the go-to study guide and training tool for CDA candidates, early educators, trainers and instructors. This thoughtfully laid out textbook is based on the 13 CDA Functional Areas and has been expanded to include more information on equity, diversity and inclusion. It is full of helpful research, classroom scenarios, diagrams, charts, checklists and forms. The Essentials textbook has the knowledge and resources you need to succeed as an early educator working with young children and families.
Essentials Workbook
The third edition of the Essentials Workbook is the must-have preparation tool to accompany the Essentials for Working with Young Children textbook. The Essentials Workbook has been designed with reflection and test questions at the end of each chapter. The Essentials Workbook has been designed to help CDA® candidates to successfully prepare their CDA Professional Portfolio and study for the CDA Exam.
CDA Competency Books (Choose correct age level)
This book includes complete information on the credentialing process, including education and work experience requirements, how to complete the CDA Professional Portfolio and what to expect during the CDA exam and CDA Verification Visit®. In addition, you will find the Family Questionnaires, the official Comprehensive Scoring Instrument and more! All CDA candidates are required to purchase the CDA Competency Standards book in the setting of their work with children and families prior to applying for their CDA credential.
