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Get to Know the Council

For more than four decades, the Council has pivoted to respond to evolving best practices in early childhood education, advances in technology, and the growing diversity of individuals who are pursuing ECE as a career

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Leveraging the CDA® to Enhance ECE Registered Apprenticeship Programs

The relationship between the CDA® and ECE registered apprenticeship is strong. Apprenticeships are an “earn and learn” model in which participants earn wages while learning on the job. Participation in child care apprenticeships is popular—and

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Crosswalk of the CDA® Competency Standards and the NAEYC Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators

Council Flyers & Brochures

The following chart illustrates the correlation between the CDA® Competency Standards and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators. These standards represent a core

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Relationship Between the CDA® Competency Standards and 8 CDA® Subject Areas

Council Flyers & Brochures

A relationship that brings together theory, practice and demonstration. The 8 CDA® Subject Areas represent the body of knowledge (theory) CDA candidates are required to learn and apply in their daily work (practice). The CDA®

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The CDA® Competency Standards and 8 CDA® Subject Areas: What is the difference?

Council Flyers & Brochures

All CDA® candidates are assessed based on their understanding of the CDA® Competency Standards. To demonstrate understanding of the CDA® Competency Standards, early educators aspiring to earn the CDA credential must meet specific education and

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CDA Credentialing Process Overview

Initial CDA Process

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Publication Order Form

Other Forms and Documents

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CDA PD Specialist™ Recruitment Brochure

Council Flyers & Brochures

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CDA Competency Standards and Eight CDA Subject Areas

Council Flyers & Brochures

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CDA PD Specialist™ Recruitment Flyer

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PDS Program & Training Information

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Council Alumni Network (CAN) Flyer

Council Flyers & Brochures

How to join and benefits of the Council Alumni Network (CAN)

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Get a CDA® in High School – How It Works

Council Flyers & Brochures

Earning a Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential in high school jump-starts successful careers and channels faculty expertise. If you are a student interested in working in early childhood education, earning a CDA® can initiate a

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Home Visitor CDA Process Overview

Council Flyers & Brochures

Overview of the revised Home Visitor CDA® program and requirements

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General Information Brochure

Council Flyers & Brochures

Primary Brochure with an overview of all Council programs

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Candidate Credentialing Checklist

Initial CDA Process

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CDA Renewal Process Overview

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Family Questionnaire

Initial CDA Process

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Request Form for Monolingual Assessments

Assessments in Other LanguagesFormsInitial CDA Process