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 they work toward becoming qualified teachers of young children. The Council works to ensure that the nationally-transferable CDA is a credible and valid credential, recognized by the profession as a vital part of professional development.
ABOUT The Council for Professional Recognition
The Council for Professional Recognition has been the leader in promoting improved performance and recognition of professionals in the early childhood education of children ages zero to 5 years old. The Council recognizes and credentials professionals who work in all types of early care and education settings – Head Start, pre-k, infant-toddler, family childcare, and home visitor programs. As a non-profit agency, the Council sets policies and procedures for assessment and credentialing, including the CDA® and the new CDA Gold Standard. The Council publishes the industry’s leading training books and workbooks, including its CDA Competency Standards and Essentials textbook and workbook. Visit: cdacouncil.org
ABOUT Extension Family and Consumer Sciences
Ohio State University Extension FCS helps people improve their lives and strengthen their communities. We serve thousands of people throughout Ohio every year, delivering high quality education programs developed from evidence-based research that focuses on building healthy people, healthy finances and healthy relationships. It offers Early Childhood Education programs throughout Ohio.
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