Council Blog
Read about what’s new and what’s important to you as a member of the ECE community.
Introducing CounciLIVE: Your live stream source on the most important issues & topics in early childhood education today
This summer, be inspired to grow, act and excel with the launch of CounciLIVE: the Council for Professional Recognition’s new live broadcast series! Join us to hear from special guest speakers on the most vital...
A Father’s Day Reflection: More Men are Needed in Early Education
Aaron “Buddy” Rhodes comes from a family of educators. He grew up with positive male educator role models in his life, such as his grandfather and uncle. He first discovered his passion for teaching while...
A New Website for a New Era: 7 Pathways Designed for You
In recent years, our CDA® community has taken leaps and strides in collective growth. At the Council, we have been honored to issue nearly 1 million Child Development Associate® (CDA) credentials to early childhood professionals....
Keep it Up: Why Renewing Your CDA® is Critical for Your Career Growth
SPONSORED BLOG The Child Development Associate® (CDA) is the most widely known credential in early childhood education. When a person earns their CDA®, it demonstrates that they possess the knowledge and skills needed to work...
Caring Across Generations
COVID-19 has called public attention to the impact of those who provide us with care. Working families have had to carry the crushing weight of care, whether it’s for their kids or aging parents as...
Recognizing Those Who Helped Get Us All Through
No one would argue that 2020 was the most devasting year that we can remember. I often found myself looking for glimmers of hope and rays of sunshine to get me through. I more often...
3 Reasons to Celebrate Earth Day with Young Children
by Savannah DiMarco on April 21, 2021 Each year, we honor Earth Day: a special day devoted to celebrating the wonder of the natural world and dreaming of ways to protect and cultivate it for years to...
Building Family Engagement through Education
SPONSORED BLOG We’ve all heard the proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” And as an ECE provider, you know firsthand how important it is for families, teachers and center staff to work...
35 Essential Questions to Ask When Choosing an ECE Program for Your Child
For parents of young children, few tasks are more stressful than choosing a child care program for your little one. Whether you are considering a preschool program at an early childhood education center or a...