@@DanielleSchwerin how was the test ? My verification visit is tomorrow and my test is on the 18th of April what are some things to be on the look out for
@@lovelivelaugh I am getting ready for my verification. Presently my preschool is having summer camp and not regular classes. Can I still schedule a verification even though I am working at the preschool summer camp. I am not doing circle time or teaching. Just working with the children, overseeing, etc
@@4you2deb1 yes you surely can!! My observations I am doing around this time is during summer camp. Just make sure you read a book and have some type of hands on activity that coincides with the theme of the lesson. Then continue on as normal summer ⛺️! You will do great!!
I just heard you say that you are in Florida I would love to connect and see if you could assist me in any way with getting my CDA getting started point me in the right direction any assistant would be greatly appreciated
i hold the position of assistant director at my daycare . meaning i really don't have my own childrens room. My position is mostly running the daycare its well being ,paper work . Of course I've been in charge of my own room at some point in my years of daycare . Would you still be able to come in to do the visit ?
No all we take with us are the papers in the back of your book that we tear out to grade you with. You keep your book and philosophy. Thanks for watching.
I did use my candidates transcripts when they didn’t have a copy of their high school diploma or GED. When your PD Specialist do her precheck list verification with you, make sure you mention exactly what you asked me here.
@Love Live Laugh hi sis, I’m half way there w my portfolio. Since I have decades of experience in childcare I have the knowledge in terms of what’s required in the book, where I’m stuck is on the formatting of the reflective statements of competency? As long as I got the most important thing which is the statements does this formatting have to be perfect?
No ma'am! As long as you have them in your portfolio in sections, you should be fine! We are not looking at the format. I have seen many, many different formats.
@@lovelivelaugh thank you so much! I finally finished my portfolio and it came out beautiful but i won’t lie it was a lot of work! 🙌🏾 my biggest obstacle now, I’ve sent out like 6 request on the CDA council for a PD specialist here in Rochester NY and haven’t gotten not one response back. I am ready for the observation but cannot locate not one person to do it. And trying to get through to the Council over the phone is impossible, yesterday I was holding over a hour and still no customer service
@@honesty2476 I’m so happy for you to get one obstacle out the way. The best I could tell you to do is call them first thing in the morning and leave your number for them to call you back, because the hold is ridiculous! I tried before to see if I can complete zoom session, then I would have been able to conduct your observation, but they told me they don’t do that anymore. Keep trying, I have heard how hard it is to get one. I have started traveling to other cities to help different ones. Let me know how it turns out.
Thank you so much for this video. I’m in the process of getting my cda, but in my situation I’m not sure which book to get. I worked with toddlers ages 2 1/2-3 1/2. I did work in different rooms for the 5 years I worked in this daycare. Infants, toddlers, preschool and school age. But I was the lead toddler teacher. This was less than the 3 years required to apply for my cda and Im still close with my employers and coworkers there.Currently I have been a registered behavior technician for the last 2 years. But I have been preparing my home to start my own home daycare. I should be licensed by the time I finish my cda portfolio. My question is what book should I get since I’m starting a home daycare, should I get the home daycare edition or should I get the toddler? I just want to make sure my cda covers the daycare since that’s what I will be doing. But not sure if I have to get the toddler edition because that’s what I was doing. The ages of daycare I’m getting licensed for is 2-5. I know it’s a lot I just want to make sure I get the right book. I appreciate what your doing so much. Thank you 😊
I just became a pd specialist. I received an email requesting my availability for a candidate. How do I respond to let them know I’m available? Do I email the candidate directly?
@23:06 when you talk about the lesson plan in the booklet it says we are allowed to make one for children we may serve in the future, question is how will do guys use that example lesson plan to grade the class in person
Love Live Laugh how do you guys grade on lesson plan? Lesson plan is a little struggle for me and I’m not the main teacher of the class. So I’m a bit stressed out. So many things can go wrong
Hello, I am a pd specialist and I am conducting my first verification visit on Wednesday. I am really nervous because it is my first time. Is there any way I can speak to you personally (by email maybe) so I can ask you a few questions so that everything will run smoothly?
Yes the verification can be done if they are separated, or put together (3-5). There should not be any twos in the classroom on a preschool verification visit.
Yes the verification can be done if they are separated, or put together (3-5). There should not be any twos in the classroom on a preschool verification visit.
I am currently working at an in-home daycare but am looking to relocate so am having to leave my job but am looking to work in a center, which program should I do? I wish there was a broader program as far as CDA goes.. I am going to go for my family provider CDA but would that affect the center i go to if I don't even know which class I would catering for
How do you handle the visit with a classroom aide. I understand I have to act as a lead teacher on the day of the visit, but I am not in charge of the classroom. We are not a daycare, but a public preschool within a high school.
Yes, we understand that you may not be the lead teacher of the classroom, However, while doing the observation you will have to take lead for two hours. Before your observation, practice taking the lead, and let the main teacher know that you need to be able to take charge and manage the classroom for your observation. You will need to come up with a lesson and activities for your observation. The main teacher will not be able to teach the children during the two hours.
HI my name is Amy and \i am watching your video now. I just have a question. Currently I work with infants and toddlers. In the past I have worked with 2s, 3s, and 4s. If I am working toward my CDA and will use the infant/toddler portfolio. Will that limit me in the future, if- I choose to change age groups? thank you for all the information
Hello TFW, If you get your CDA in infants/toddler, your CDA is only for that. Say that later you want to teach VPK, then you will need to get your CDA for preschool which covers ages 3 to 5 in a daycare setting. I hope that answer your question. You can still teach the 3, 4, ad 5 year old but not under the infant /toddler CDA.
so basically one needs a CDA for each group? doesn't honestly make a whole lot of sense to me since all the items necessary are judged under same standards** just the age group changes. I know you are not the one controlling this... but I dont plan to stay with one age group throughout my teaching career. Super Sad right now! amy
I took my test last month and I just had my visit on Thursday. I woke up this morning to an email saying that I received my credential! 💕
Congrats
congrats how long it took
how many questions were on the state test?
@@honesty2476 65.
@@DanielleSchwerin how was the test ? My verification visit is tomorrow and my test is on the 18th of April what are some things to be on the look out for
Thank you! You are very sweet to do this video. Much appreciated.
Great videos I swear I watched these videos about 10 times this month lol and now my visit is this Thursday !!😳 now I’m not so nervous thank you 🥰
I'm so glad to hear that you are not nervous! You'll do Great!!
You made my day as and I just feel like am going to have a very successful verification visit. Thank you so much for this video
Glad it helped!
Omg I would love for you to do my visit. I’m in Florida as well. I love your videos
Thank You! If you are in the Orlando area.
The PDA specialist loved my class and she said I did a great job . Thanks again. ❤️
I am sooo glad to hear that!!
In Orlando too! Hello!
Hello, moved to Winter Haven FL now.
@@lovelivelaugh I am getting ready for my verification. Presently my preschool is having summer camp and not regular classes. Can I still schedule a verification even though I am working at the preschool summer camp. I am not doing circle time or teaching. Just working with the children, overseeing, etc
@@4you2deb1 yes you surely can!! My observations I am doing around this time is during summer camp. Just make sure you read a book and have some type of hands on activity that coincides with the theme of the lesson. Then continue on as normal summer ⛺️! You will do great!!
Tomorrow is my verification visit in a center-based preschool room. Watching this to ease my nerves.
I hope that all went well on your visit!
Thanks so much for this video it really helped. I had my visit yesterday. It went really good.
Great job!
Thank you for making this video, this is so helpful!!! Wonderful information!!
You are sooo welcome!!
I just cant wait until June, thank you!
Have fun!
This is so helpful. Thank you so so much!
It can be about the money girl!!! It is okay : )
Thank you this helps me out ❤
Your videos are very helpful. Thank you. Is there any way to get more practice questions. I have my test Monday.
I need more about infant observation. If you can help. : )
I just heard you say that you are in Florida I would love to connect and see if you could assist me in any way with getting my CDA getting started point me in the right direction any assistant would be greatly appreciated
Thank You!
You're welcome!
This very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you ❤❤❤
You're welcome 😊
How do I ask open ended questions if I work in the infant room?. I'm getting my cda I'm almost done. I finished February 13
I passed my verification visit thanks to you! Do you have any videos on how to prepare for the CDA exam?
Not yet!
What if you want to become a CDA but you do not work in a facility?
You’d have to work on a child care setting
how do you become a pd specilist
i hold the position of assistant director at my daycare . meaning i really don't have my own childrens room. My position is mostly running the daycare its well being ,paper work . Of course I've been in charge of my own room at some point in my years of daycare . Would you still be able to come in to do the visit ?
Yes, a Pd specialist will be able to get your observation done. Where do you live?
I am a director as well applying for the CDA currently....how did your visit go...any advice is greatly appreciated
Yes, any Specialist would be able too.
Hi...how much do assistant director make?
May I email please, for a few questions I have?
Yes
@@lovelivelaugh perfect. Where can I find your email?
Now what if you don’t have your own daycare your just starting to get your cda how would you do your verification
Find a daycare to do your verification out of.
Do I have to give them my competencies and philosophy for them to take so they can send them to the council?
No all we take with us are the papers in the back of your book that we tear out to grade you with. You keep your book and philosophy. Thanks for watching.
Where are you located
Orange County
Would you judge if someone used there phone to turn music on?
No I will not if the music is for the children.
Podria hacer un video en español:) Por favor
Do you have a video about the 7 essays that need to be written beside the portfolio?
no sorry
Do you travel ?
Only to Orlando.
Hello how are you I was wondering if I could use my college transcripts because I do not have a copy of my GED in my portfolio
I did use my candidates transcripts when they didn’t have a copy of their high school diploma or GED. When your PD Specialist do her precheck list verification with you, make sure you mention exactly what you asked me here.
@@lovelivelaugh I will and thanks
This was so helpful! Thank you!!
@Love Live Laugh hi sis, I’m half way there w my portfolio.
Since I have decades of experience in childcare I have the knowledge in terms of what’s required in the book,
where I’m stuck is on the formatting of the reflective statements of competency?
As long as I got the most important thing which is the statements does this formatting have to be perfect?
No ma'am! As long as you have them in your portfolio in sections, you should be fine! We are not looking at the format. I have seen many, many different formats.
@@lovelivelaugh thank you so much! I finally finished my portfolio and it came out beautiful but i won’t lie it was a lot of work! 🙌🏾
my biggest obstacle now, I’ve sent out like 6 request on the CDA council for a PD specialist here in Rochester NY and haven’t gotten not one response back.
I am ready for the observation but cannot locate not one person to do it.
And trying to get through to the Council over the phone is impossible, yesterday I was holding over a hour and still no customer service
@@honesty2476 I’m so happy for you to get one obstacle out the way. The best I could tell you to do is call them first thing in the morning and leave your number for them to call you back, because the hold is ridiculous! I tried before to see if I can complete zoom session, then I would have been able to conduct your observation, but they told me they don’t do that anymore. Keep trying, I have heard how hard it is to get one. I have started traveling to other cities to help different ones. Let me know how it turns out.
Are you still offering this service?
yes
How hard is it to get your principal to approve an interview? What exactly do I need to do or show my schools principal?
Thank you so much for this video. I’m in the process of getting my cda, but in my situation I’m not sure which book to get. I worked with toddlers ages 2 1/2-3 1/2. I did work in different rooms for the 5 years I worked in this daycare. Infants, toddlers, preschool and school age. But I was the lead toddler teacher. This was less than the 3 years required to apply for my cda and Im still close with my employers and coworkers there.Currently I have been a registered behavior technician for the last 2 years. But I have been preparing my home to start my own home daycare. I should be licensed by the time I finish my cda portfolio. My question is what book should I get since I’m starting a home daycare, should I get the home daycare edition or should I get the toddler? I just want to make sure my cda covers the daycare since that’s what I will be doing. But not sure if I have to get the toddler edition because that’s what I was doing. The ages of daycare I’m getting licensed for is 2-5. I know it’s a lot I just want to make sure I get the right book. I appreciate what your doing so much. Thank you 😊
Sorry so late, but did you find out what book to buy?
I just became a pd specialist. I received an email requesting my availability for a candidate. How do I respond to let them know I’m available? Do I email the candidate directly?
Yes
If you received an email saying that you can schedule a visit, then you will go into your portal and request a time and date.
can i use a passport instead of ID for my visit?
I’m not sure, but you could call the Council of recognition, to see. I never had a candidate to use one.
would they take a birth certificate as a id?
No, sorry.
@@lovelivelaugh what if u don’t have ur drivers license:(
@@belindagalvan9815 It has to be a state Issued ID or passport.
Try to go and get an ID from your DMV.
@@lovelivelaugh i finished my observation as of yesterday. ☺️
do they check your essential workbook or only portfolio?
Only portfolios
How long is a typical visit time for a PD Specialist?
4 hours
Is it possible to be a PD specialist if you are a foreigner who is not living in the United States (but is planning to migrate in the future?)
I'm not sure.
@23:06 when you talk about the lesson plan in the booklet it says we are allowed to make one for children we may serve in the future, question is how will do guys use that example lesson plan to grade the class in person
We want to see if you know how to make a lesson plan.
Love Live Laugh how do you guys grade on lesson plan? Lesson plan is a little struggle for me and I’m not the main teacher of the class. So I’m a bit stressed out. So many things can go wrong
Can you schedule a visit before taking your proctored exam?
Where I live you can.
Hello i have a question i work with two’s but my CDA is for preschool is still valid my visit?
no you will have to call and change it with the council.
Can the verification take place in a public school prekindergarten classroom?
I don't think so.
Yes, your principal, of course, has to approve of it.
I am in a classroom that is 4-5 year olds, and my boy says preschool. will the verification visit still be able to happen?
Yes ages 3 to 5 uses the preschool book. Your class will fall under the preschool book.
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Hey I have a question what's the family questionnaires
S.R.G It’s a form that you will give out to parents to fill out what they see about you that you do well or need to improve.
@@lovelivelaugh I thought so thanks I been in childcare for 5 years I should of been did this
Hello, I am a pd specialist and I am conducting my first verification visit on Wednesday. I am really nervous because it is my first time. Is there any way I can speak to you personally (by email maybe) so I can ask you a few questions so that everything will run smoothly?
Yes you can email me
@@lovelivelaugh Just did! thank you
So if The Daycare separates, 3 's and 4's the verification wont be able to be done?!
Are you getting you CDA for preschool?
Yes the verification can be done if they are separated, or put together (3-5). There should not be any twos in the classroom on a preschool verification visit.
Yes I am!
Yes the verification can be done if they are separated, or put together (3-5). There should not be any twos in the classroom on a preschool verification visit.
I am currently working at an in-home daycare but am looking to relocate so am having to leave my job but am looking to work in a center, which program should I do? I wish there was a broader program as far as CDA goes.. I am going to go for my family provider CDA but would that affect the center i go to if I don't even know which class I would catering for
Call the council in your area, because sometimes it varies in different states.
ace
You are so welcome!!
Question?
I have ages 2-5 so which competency standards book should I have. I have preschool edition and infant-toddler edition.
How do you handle the visit with a classroom aide. I understand I have to act as a lead teacher on the day of the visit, but I am not in charge of the classroom. We are not a daycare, but a public preschool within a high school.
Yes, we understand that you may not be the lead teacher of the classroom, However, while doing the observation you will have to take lead for two hours. Before your observation, practice taking the lead, and let the main teacher know that you need to be able to take charge and manage the classroom for your observation. You will need to come up with a lesson and activities for your observation. The main teacher will not be able to teach the children during the two hours.
HI my name is Amy and \i am watching your video now. I just have a question. Currently I work with infants and toddlers. In the past I have worked with 2s, 3s, and 4s. If I am working toward my CDA and will use the infant/toddler portfolio. Will that limit me in the future, if- I choose to change age groups?
thank you for all the information
Hello TFW, If you get your CDA in infants/toddler, your CDA is only for that. Say that later you want to teach VPK, then you will need to get your CDA for preschool which covers ages 3 to 5 in a daycare setting. I hope that answer your question. You can still teach the 3, 4, ad 5 year old but not under the infant /toddler CDA.
so basically one needs a CDA for each group? doesn't honestly make a whole lot of sense to me since all the items necessary are judged under same standards** just the age group changes. I know you are not the one controlling this... but I dont plan to stay with one age group throughout my teaching career. Super Sad right now!
amy
So sorry!