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20 paź 2023 · The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education. The CDA provides a foundation for building the essential competencies needed by entry-level early childhood professionals.
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and Quorum have partnered to provide free access to the coursework needed to meet the educational requirements of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for DC’s early childhood workforce. To obtain the CDA credential using the Quorum e-learning platform, candidates must: 1.
OSSE supports two programs, operated by CentroNía and Southeast Children’s Fund, that offer free, in-person and/or hybrid CDA training and preparation programs for early childhood professionals seeking an initial, renewal or non-cohort CDA credential.
The School of Education at American University offers a Child Development Associate ® Certification (CDA) program—for preschool or daycare educators looking to earn the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education.
The CDA Program is tuition-free. El Programa de Asociado en Desarrollo Infantil es gratis. Students must live in Washington, D.C., be at least 18 years old, and pass entrance exams in English or Spanish.
The CDA class prepares students to provide high quality care and education as an early childhood teacher. The components of the course meet the required Professional Development hours based on the study of the Principles of Child Development.
By providing free CDA coursework, supporting early educators to complete other CDA requirements and covering 100 percent of the costs, SCF’s program provides all the support you need to earn your CDA now!
