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Offers advice for Local Education Agencies that want to prepare high school students for a career in early childhood education by using existing CTE Programs of Study to help students obtain a nationally recognized CDA credential. Earning a CDA Through CTE Document (PDF)
CDA Certification Requirements. High school or GED certificate; 480 hours of professional work experience in a center-based or home-based setting working with children birth to 36 months. Complete 120 hours of formal education (covered in the CDA course) Prepare professional portfolio (developed during the CDA course)
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.
Locate online child care training courses to complete state-mandated training requirements, professional development, CDA Training and CDA Renewal requirements. Visit the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension webpage to learn more.
CDA Credenti aling Process Overview Step 3 Within six months before application Step 2 Within three years before application Step 1 Anytime before application Minimum of high school diploma/GED or enrolled in a high school career and technical program* 120 hours of education in 8 Subject Areas
Here's how the CDA Credential can help child care providers in Texas meet these requirements: Education and Training Hours: Texas licensing requirements often include a specified number of training hours in early childhood education.
What is the CDA®? The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE) and is a key stepping-stone on the path of career advancement in ECE. The CDA credential is based on a core set of competency standards, which guide early care professionals as