Council Blog
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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...
Celebrating Career and Technical Education Month 2025
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®, a time to celebrate the transformative impact of CTE programs on students, communities, and industries. Hailing as its theme, “Celebrate Today. Own Tomorrow.” CTE Month shines a...
Spotlight: EELC Scholarship Recipient Darrell Brown Shares His Journey of Passion and Purpose in Early Childhood Education
Darrell Brown, Director of Teaching Learning & Quality Practice at It Takes A Village Family of Schools (ITAVA) in Chicago, was recently selected from hundreds of applicants to receive a scholarship from the Council for...
Jumpstart your 2025 Goals:
Time Management Tips for Earning your CDA®
SPONSORED BLOG The new year is right around the corner, filled with new opportunities to grow as an early childhood educator. Maybe you’ve set your sights on earning your CDA credential this year. If so,...
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...