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Opinion: Creating an Inclusive and Joyful Environment While Celebrating the Holiday Season with Young Children
The holiday season is an exciting time of year for me, filled with lights, traditions, family time, and joy. I always look forward to the magic and positivity that’s in the air as people begin...
Expert Speaks: Toy Safety with Nancy Cowles
Early childhood educators play a critical role in the lives of young children and their families around the world. Those who have earned their Child Development Associate® (CDA) are specially equipped to provide the highest...
Kickstart your New Year’s Resolutions: Put Earning your CDA at the Top!
SPONSORED BLOG As 2024 winds down and we approach a new year, it’s natural to start thinking about goals and resolutions. For early childhood educators, one of the best resolutions you can make is to...
The Council Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2024
The Council for Professional Recognition is excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) on November 17- 23, 2024! Commissioned by the U.S. Department of Labor, the 2024 NAW theme, 10 Years...
Elevating the CDA® Credential: Building Trust and Value with the Council for Professional Recognition
The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™, under the stewardship of the Council for Professional Recognition, has long been a cornerstone of the early childhood education sector. The Council is deeply committed to elevating the CDA®...
Evaluating the Impact of the CDA® Credential™: A Study by Stanford 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...