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CT01613 - Child Development Associate

Course Description

Child Development Associates effectively care for and educate young children in homes, centers, or school settings.  The credentialing process is a powerful tool to help you gain the knowledge to put competency standards into practice and understand how to help children move with success from one developmental stage to another.  The goal of this class is to help you develop your competency. 

**This course is a rigorous, online, year-long course where students will receive 1 credit by completing all the requirements:  120 hours of coursework 480 hours of work experience (past experience will be accepted), and portfolio.  The student will be eligible to apply for the CDA exam once they complete the course. 

 

Course Code
19051
Content Area
Career & Technical Education
Provider
DIAL
Instructor
Suzanne Skinner
Prerequisite

None

Technology
Online
Course Materials
Hard copy - Course is in Google Classroom with textbook provided by DIAL.
Appropriate Grade Levels
11, 12
When Offered
2 Semesters/Year-long
Credit
Full
Cost
No cost to DIAL member districts, $325 per semester/$650 full year for non-DIAL schools.
Registration Contact
Name: Karen Peters
Phone: (605) 337-3178
Email: karen.peters@k12.sd.us
Registration Period
Registration is open until 8/30/2024 05:00 PM.