NYC Public Schools Family Child Care Network Project
College Credit-bearing CDA in English
In partnership with
Credit Bearing Child Development Associate (CDA) Program
Candidates will have the opportunity to complete 12 college credits that lead to the Child Development Associate (CDA), which is a nationally-recognized credential within the early childhood education sector. The CDA is based on a core set of competency standards that guide early childhood professionals toward becoming qualified educators of young children. The program is offered in both English and Spanish. Candidates will have access to books, program materials, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid (FA) certification, exam vouchers, and exam completion support. Coursework can be articulated to eight CUNY and SUNY colleges and be used for Continuing Teacher and Learning Education (CTLE) requirements.
How would this help your program and who does it benefit?
- Providers or Network Leaders interested in obtaining 12 Early Childhood Education credits.
- Because this is a credit-bearing program, candidates can obtain additional credits and deepen their understanding within early childhood education.
- In a program providing services to 3-K children only, providers or full-time assistants (whoever is the primary person responsible for instruction) are required to have or be working toward a minimum of the Family Child Care or Preschool CDA credential within eighteen months from the start of services with the Network. Completion of the Credit Bearing CDA meets and exceeds the minimum requirement, however, providers may choose to pursue either the standard Family Child Care or Preschool CDA or the Credit-Bearing CDA option to fulfill the requirement.
Eligibility
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Currently affiliated with a NYCPS contracted Network
- Must commit to creating a Credly account and accepting and making the CDA credential public for employers and funders to see
Apply
Application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Seats are limited and will be honored on a first come, first served basis.
Meet with an advisor
If you have any questions regarding the program, please schedule a meeting.
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- Rescheduling, cancellations and missed appointments: If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please do so by going into your calendar and following the links to either cancel or reschedule. If you miss three appointments without giving your advisor prior notice, you'll no longer have access to the Acuity scheduling system. You'll need to request an appointment by emailing your advisor, who will determine availability based on their schedule.
- Please do not book more than one time slot for your appointment, which limits availability for other clients. "Holding" multiple time slots may result in your appointment being canceled or your email being blocked from the Acuity Scheduling system.
- Reprogramación, cancelaciones y citas perdidas: Si necesita reprogramar o cancelar su cita, hágalo ingresando a su calendario y siguiendo los enlaces para cancelar o reprogramar. Si falta a tres citas sin avisar previamente a su asesor, ya no tendrá acceso al sistema de programación Acuity. Deberá solicitar una cita enviando un correo electrónico a su asesor, quien determinará la disponibilidad según su horario.
- Por favor no reserve más de un horario para su cita, ya que limita la disponibilidad para otros clientes. "Reservar" múltiples horarios puede resultar en la cancelación de su cita o el bloqueo de su correo electrónico en el sistema de programación Acuity.
Frequently asked questions
CUNY SPS CDA program is unable to transfer CDA hours or college credits into the program.
For this project, you are required to earn a CDA if you do not have at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education.
Typically, individuals with degrees that have been translated and evaluated and determined to be equivalent to an early childhood degree in the United States do not need to enroll into a CDA. Please submit a copy of your ECE diploma to one of our advisors.
Yes. A copy should be submitted to an Institute Advisor.
Yes. Classes can be taken virtually via Zoom. Classes are held synchronously with set days and times.
This is up to the participant. There are four college courses. Students can take up to two courses per semester.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dr. EJ Jun