Georgia Department of Education



Program Concentration Area: Education

|Career Pathway: |Students must successfully pass the following three courses in order to sit for the End-of-Pathway Assessment: |

|Early Childhood Education |20.52510 Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education |

| |20.42320 Human Growth & Development for Early Childhood |

| |20.52610 Health, Safety & Nutrition for the Young Child |

|Credentialing Exam: |Child Development Associate (CDA) - Preschool |

|Testing Agency: |CDA Council |

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|Exam Blueprint: |To view competencies associated with the CDA (Preschool) Credential , go to the following link: |

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|Exam Cost: |$325.00 Exam Fee |

| |$25.00 Application Fee |

|Duration of Exam: |2-3 hours for Verification Visit |

|Number of Questions: |60 multiple choice test items on written portion |

|Exam Cut-Score: |Score is comprised of all required activities (including written exam) and will be determined by successful completion of |

| |all required activities. |

|Test Ordering Information: |Schools wishing to offer the CDA Preschool Credential to Early Childhood Education pathway completers classified as a |

| |junior or senior will need to ensure that students follow six steps to certification. |

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| |Step 1: Students should Explore the CDA Preschool Credential by reviewing information found at the following link: |

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| |Step 2: Prepare for the Credentialing Process |

| |Formal Training: 120 hours of formal Early Childhood Education Training |

| |Professional Experience: 480 hours of professional experience |

| |Formal Observation: by CDA Advisor (ECE High School Instructor) |

| |The Professional Resource File: a collection of reference materials |

| |Parent Opinion Questionnaires: candidates must distribute and collect Parent Opinion Questionnaires |

| |Go to the following link to find see all guidelines for Step 2: |

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| |Step 3: Apply for Direct Assessment |

| |Guidelines for completing and submitting an application are at the following link: |

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| |Upon receipt of the correctly completed Direct Assessment Application, a $325 assessment fee, and the official |

| |documentation of training, the Council will assign a Council Representative to conduct the Verification Visit. The |

| |Verification Visit can be held in a high school lab setting (but must be deemed a private location for test security |

| |purposes). |

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| |Step 4: Demonstrate Your Skills |

| |During the Verification Visit, the Council Representative will: |

| |Check the content of the candidate’s Professional Resource File |

| |Collect copies of candidate’s Statements of Competence |

| |Collect a copy of candidate’s Autobiographical Statement |

| |Collect Parent Opinion Questionnaires and the Observation instrument |

| |Administer the Early Childhood Studies Review (a two-hour multiple choice exam |

| |Conduct an Oral Interview |

| |Go to the following link for all details regarding Step 4: |

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| |Step 5: Receive Credentialing Decision |

| |A Council Committee will review documentation and render a decision. Go to the following link to see additional details |

| |regarding Step 5: |

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| |Step 6: Renew Credential |

| |See renewal details at: |

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|Proctoring Guidelines: |All Verification Visit activities will be conducted and proctored by a CDA Council Representative. |

|Testing Format: |Written, Oral and Required Documentation |

|Required Computer Software |N/A |

|Specifications: | |

|Test Availability: |Year round availability |

|Testing Agency Contact: |Name: Vivian Oxford |

| |Title: Early Childhood Education Specialist |

| |Telephone: 1-800-424-4310 ext. 238 |

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| |Name: Marybeth Johnson |

| |Title: Early Childhood Education Specialist |

| |Telephone: 1-800-424-4310 ext. 300 |

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| |Customer Service: 1-800-424-4310 OR 202-265-9090 |

| |Email: webmaster@ |

|GaDOE Contact for |Name: Mamie Hanson |

|Credentialing: |Telephone Number: (404) 657-6279 |

| |Email: mhanson@doe.k12.ga.us |

|GaDOE Contact for Curriculum |Name: Laura Ergle |

|Area: |Telephone Number: (404) 463-6406 |

| |Email: lergle@doe.k12.ga.us |

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