Council Blog
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The Birth to Five CDA® Credential:
A Way to Expand Your Scope
Do you want to widen your career options in the early learning field and work with more than one age group of children? Many educators do, and the Council is giving you a new way...
Announcing the Child Development Professional™ (CDP) Concept: The Best Next Step
The Council for Professional Recognition is proud to present the Child Development Professional™ (CDP) concept paper—presenting a bold vision for a nationally recognized credential to elevate early childhood education (ECE) by expanding professional pathways beyond...
Nurturing Classroom Heroes: Showing Appreciation for Professionals Who Shape Our Future
The month of May is a time of heartfelt gratitude and thoughtful reflection. Not only is it the month we honor mothers, but we also celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9), Teacher Appreciation Day (May...
Honoring Resilience, Celebrating Identity: A Spotlight on Thia Fox During the Month of the Military Child
At the Council for Professional Recognition, we celebrate April as the Month of the Military Child—a time to recognize the resilience, adaptability, and global perspective that military-connected children carry with them throughout their lives. These...
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Ensuring the Protection and Well-being of Young Children
A Shared Responsibility in Protecting Children Children’s well-being has always been the focus of attention in the early childhood field. However, the abuse and neglect of children remains a threat in our country. At the...
Special Interview with Dr. Robert Lee
The Early Educators Leadership Conference (EELC) is an opportunity for ECE leaders to network and learn from one another. During EELC 2024, the Council engaged several trailblazers in the field to discuss the importance of...
Celebrating the Council for Professional Recognition’s 40th Anniversary: A Story of Impact and Leadership
March 2025 marks a milestone for the Council for Professional Recognition’s 40th anniversary. While we recognize early childhood educators’ invaluable contributions every day, this month is an opportunity to highlight key milestones, share inspiring stories,...
Honoring National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to highlight and celebrate inclusive early childhood programs where children and families are thriving. The Council for Professional Recognition’s CEO Dr. Calvin Moore, Jr. states, “All...
Special Interview with Dr. Kim Krzanowski
The Early Educators Leadership Conference (EELC) is an opportunity for ECE leaders to network and learn from one another. During EELC 2024, the Council engaged several trailblazers in the field to discuss the importance of...