This manual is designed to provide assistance to Head Start grantees and training institutions involved in the administration of Child Development Associate (CDA) training programs. Specifically, the manual is intended to (1) provide basic information on the CDA training program as well as an overview of basic program features and administrative requirements, (2) describe practices and methods for grantee-administered CDA programs, (3) define methods for administering institutional/contractor-funded programs, and (4) increase grantee/contractor knowledge of general management principles and concepts. A bibliography of management and training resources is appended, and copies of related contractual documents are provided. (MP)