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CDA Gold StandardSM
C O M P L E T I N G T H E C E C A Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E
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Thank you for downloading the
CECA Quick Reference Guide!
Once you complete Principle’s I and II, and submit the Assessment Fee, you will receive an
email with a link to complete the CECA form.
In this CECA Quick Reference Guide, we will review:
1. Section I - The Layout of the CECA Form
a) There are two sections of the CECA application:
(1) Course information; and (2) Attestation and Signature.
2. Section II – Steps to Complete the Application
Please review the tables in each section for additional information and instructions. If you
have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected].
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Label Description
Course Information: Requires
organizations to insert
information on the course
provided to CDA candidates.
Attestation and Signature:
Requires organizations to certify
that all information is accurate
and complete and officially sign
the form.
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Section I - The Layout of the CECA Form
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Label Description
Click the last tab to begin
populating your CECA form. This
tab is visible upon opening the
application in the Submittable
platform.
Review the instructions and
information to insert in section
one.
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Section II – Steps to Complete the Application
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Label Description
Select the appropriate CDA®
subject areas for which your
coursework aligns.
Note: Insert only the course
information that specifically
aligns to the subject area. The
application will allow you to
create another entry for other
subject areas.
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Label Description
Read the Subject Area number
and table that contains examples
of the information to insert in this
section.
Insert the course name here.
Write the name of the course
that covers the content expected
in the Subject Area.
Insert the course description in
this section. Insert one
paragraph to explain how the
subject matter aligns to the
Subject Area. Be sure to explain
how this course prepares the
CDA student in the setting type
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Section II – Steps to Complete the Application
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Label Description
Insert the course objectives in the
section. List at least two expected
course objectives that will be
accomplished.
Note: If you are listing one course
that covers more than one CDA
Subject Area, each course
description and objectives must be
different, pertinent and germane to
the content of each Subject Area.
Select the setting type for your
course. You can choose from:
Preschool, Infant and Toddler,
Family Childcare, and Home Visitor.
Insert the number of courses that
align to the identified subject area.
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Label Description
Select “Yes” if you have another
course to add for the subject area.
Calculate and insert the total
number of clock hours for the
subject area. Remember you must
have a minimum of 10 hours per
subject area and a total of 60 hours
for Select or 120 hours for
Comprehensive applicants.
Insert the course name for the next
Subject Area here.
Note: The application automatically
restarts with Course Name question
for the next Subject Area. Remain
mindful when completing the
application to prevent against
inserting the wrong information.
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Label Description
Select “Yes” if you completed
inserting all required information.
Read the Statement of Attestation.
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Label Description
Insert the job title of the
Organization’s primary contact here.
Insert the email address of the
Organization’s primary contact here.
Insert the Organization’s primary
contact phone number here.
Insert the Organization’s primary
contact name here, which serves as
a digital signature and confirmation
of the information contained in the
application.
Click submit to send your CECA
form to the Council for review.
Note: Only click Submit when your
CECA is final and ready for review
by the Council. Applicants have a
total of two opportunities to submit
their CECA for review
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Section II – Steps to Complete the Application
