CDA Fast Track
CDA Fast Track - Orlando
Location & Hotel
Drury Inn & Suites - Near Universal Orlando Resort7301 West Sand Lake RoadOrlando, FL 32819(407) 354- 1101Reservations: Book with the event hotel
Group code: 10156232
Call 602-476-1422 for assistance if rooms are not available through the reservation link.
Course Content & Schedule
Friday, November 13, 2026
Arrival and check-in: 6:45–7:00 AM Students must arrive and check in 15 minutes before class.
Class A
7:00 AM–12:00 PM5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs
- Introduction
- Overview of the Course
- Unit 1
- Keys to Writing Statements
- Competency Statement 1
- Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
- Unit 2 / Competency Statement 2
- Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development
Class B
12:30–5:30 PM5 Contact Hours / .5 CEUs
- Unit 3 / Competency Statement 3
- Supporting children’s social and emotional development
- Unit 4 / Competency Statement 4
- Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
- Unit 5 / Competency Statement 5
- Ensuring a well-run purposeful program
- Unit 6 / Competency Statement 6
- Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
- Professional Education
- Documenting the 8 CDA Subject Areas
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Class C
8:00 AM–3:00 PM7 Contact Hours / .7 CEUs
Arrivals are staggered; students may be scheduled as early as 8:00 AM.
Class D
4:00–7:00 PM3 Contact Hours / .3 CEUs
Dismissal is staggered throughout the evening.
Classes C & D Content
Directed Portfolio Lab: Individual consultation and one-on-one time with the instructor. Participants work on their portfolio and discuss their statements and professional-portfolio documentation.
- Portfolio
- The Professional Philosophy Statement
- Consultations
- Individual one-on-one time with instructors
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Class E
8:00 AM–3:00 PM7 Contact Hours / .7 CEUs
Class F
4:00–7:00 PM3 Contact Hours / .3 CEUs
Classes E & F Content
- Unit 7
- CDA Practice Exam
- Unit 8
- Instructions on completing the process
- Understanding the verification visit
- The application process
- Choosing your PD Specialist
- Finding a Pearson VUE testing site