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Evaluating the Impact of CDA® Credential: A Study by Standford Center on Early Childhood.
Introduction The Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential, awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition, is a foundational credential for early childhood educators across the United States. While the CDA® has long been recognized as a...
Achieve your CDA® Training Certification in Just One Year or Less: A Fast-Track Guide to Credential Success
SPONSORED BLOG If you’re looking to boost your career and make a bigger impact in the lives of the little ones you teach, earning your Child Development Associate®(CDA) credential is a fantastic step forward. And...
The Value of the Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ in Building a Quality Early Childhood Education Workforce
As professionals dedicated to the advancement of early childhood education, we understand the critical role that a highly skilled and well-trained workforce plays in the development and success of young children. At the Council for...
Expanding Research and Psychometric Expertise at the Council for Professional Recognition
The Council for Professional Recognition has long been a leader in quality in early childhood education, ensuring that educators meet the highest standards of competence and professionalism through the Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential. As...
Commitments and Constraints: Roadblocks to Certification in ECE
The Council wants to give our early childhood teachers a chance to tell their stories. So does Usma Mohamed, the Council’s VP of Brand Experience and Marketing, and she conveys what they have to say...
Why continuing education is a must for early childhood educators
SPONSORED BLOG As summer winds down and back-to-school season approaches, preschool teachers everywhere are gearing up for another exciting year of guiding littler learners! Amid the hustle and bustle of adorning bulletin boards with colorful...
Scaling Up the CDA: Q&A with Council Leaders
What inspired you to launch the Reimagine project? Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr. (CM), Chief Executive Officer: I joined the Council when we were in the middle of the pandemic and needed to rebuild the...
Experts Speak: Autism and Apraxia
Experts Speak Autism and Apraxia with Elizabeth Vosseller Early childhood educators play a critical role in the lives of young children and their families around the world. As the administrator of the Child Development Associate®...
Celebrating National Children’s Day: A Guide for Families with Young Children
National Children’s Day is a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the joys and innocence of childhood. For parents with young children under the age of 5, it’s an opportunity to spend quality time together, creating...