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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.
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
An assignment for Child Development Associate (CDA) Foundations is allowed with one of the following certificates: Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12.
COL Leadership Reporting Form (fillable) COL Legislation Reporting Form (fillable) COL Quality of Life Reporting Form (fillable) COL Spiritual Enhancement Reporting Form (fillable) COL Youth & JCDA Reporting Form (fillable) 2024 - 2025 Texas Contest Forms (also available in Texas Information Notebook) Texas Education Contest Flyer.
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
In order to be awarded the CDA®, she/he has taken on a significant professional challenge: She/he must have experience working with young children, must have a required amount of early childhood education, must prepare a Professional Portfolio, must be observed working by.
