The CDA is the best first step on a larger career ladder in the ECE field. 👟 As Congress continues to discuss ways to address the child care crisis, we are advocating that the CDA be embedded into federal regulations as the preferred entry-level credential for early childhood professionals. Learn how from our CEO, Dr. Calvin E. Moore ⬇️ #advocate #ChildDevelopmentAssociate
The Council for Professional Recognition
Education Management
Washington, DC 10,026 followers
We give teachers the certification & support they need to give young children the quality care & education they deserve.
About us
The Council for Professional Recognition is a nonpartisan organization that promotes improved performance and recognition of professionals in the early childhood education of children aged birth to 5 years old. We work to ensure that all professional early childhood educators and caregivers meet the developmental, emotional, and educational needs of our nation’s youngest children. The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential is designed to assess and credential early childhood education professionals. The Council recognizes and credentials professionals who work in all types of early care and education programs - Head Start, pre-K, infant-toddler, family child care, and home visitor programs. The Council sets policies and procedures for assessment and credentialing, publishes the Competency Standards and other materials used for CDA credentialing, and administers the assessment. Interested in early childhood education? Get your CDA. Learn more at cdacouncil.org.
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http://www.cdacouncil.org
External link for The Council for Professional Recognition
- Industry
- Education Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- Early Childhood Education, Credentialing, Professional Development, Child Development Associate, education, and Goldstandard
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2460 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009, US
Employees at The Council for Professional Recognition
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A recent AP article explores the growing preschool options across the U.S., highlighting how states are expanding early learning programs. Discover key factors to consider when choosing a high-quality preschool for your child. Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/yg2F50TJZ99 . . . #earlylearning #preschooloptions #earlychildhoodeducation #qualitypreschool #childcarechoices #prekexpansion #ECEadvocacy #parentresources #earlylearningmatters #preschoolprograms #bestpreschool #earlychildhooddevelopment #childcareproviders #earlyyears #preschoolquality #parentingtips #earlyeducationmatters #preschoolselection #choosingpreschool #childcareoptions
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“Three years ago, the CDA wasn’t a formal pathway to higher education at Montgomery College, but Dr. Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez and I convinced the curriculum committee to count the credential for six credits toward an associate degree. That encouraged a lot of CDA students to continue with their education." Montgomery College’s Program Director Nelida Andres shares how her passion for early childhood education has guided her to help Spanish-speaking students earn their CDA® and navigate career pathways. Read her story here: https://ow.ly/jK5E50TJXVf . . . #earlychildhoodeducation #CDAcredential #careerpathways #montgomerycollege #highereducation #earlychildhoodadvocacy #spanishspeakingstudents #educationjourney #cdatocollege #empoweringstudents #ECEleadership #supportingstudents #teachereducation #educationpassion #earlychildhoodsuccess #latinxeducators #careerdevelopment #educationstory #inspiringeducators #educationaccess #ece #cda #mycda
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What an awesome event filled with insightful conversations and excellent company.
A sincere thank you to all who joined us for last night's book talk with Dan Wuori. Your presence made the evening truly memorable as we listened to Dan share his insights, enriching our discussion on early childhood education. We are grateful to the University of the District of Columbia for opening their doors to this wonderful event. It was inspiring to see a diverse group of attendees, including students, professors, teachers, early childhood program directors, advocates, and leaders from various early childhood organizations including National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and The Council for Professional Recognition. Your passion, commitment to education and our collective efforts are what move us forward. #thedaycaremyth #powertotheprofession District of Columbia Association for the Education of Young Children (DCAEYC)
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Congratulations to a recent Preschool CDA® recipient, Dianna! We are so excited for this next chapter in your career and wish you the best of luck as you continue educating young children. . . . #myCDA #CDA #ECE #teacher #educator #education #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhood #childdevelopment #congratulations #congrats #infant #toddler #school #inspiration #career #professionaldevelopment #professional #credential #certification #teachersfollowteachers #childcare #childcareprovider #success #achieve #prek #youngchildren #earlylearning #playmatters
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Get to know the Council ✨ Meet Jonathan, Revenue Manager “I would encourage any early childhood professional to pursue the CDA® . It is a first step on a successful and enlightening career path in early childhood education.” Read more about Jonathan here: https://ow.ly/Gshr50TIi0x . . . #meetourteam #councilforprofessionalrecognition #earlychildhoodeducation #cdacredential #revenuemanager #careerpath #gettoknowus #cdacouncil #earlychildhoodprofessionals #teamspotlight #supportforeducators #educationaljourney #successinstories #cdastories #earlyeducationcareer #professionaldevelopment #inspireearlylearning #earlychildhoodimpact #teamintroduction #supportingteachers #ece #mycda
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Times Union Online shares how the Community Foundation, funded by Lilly Endowment Inc., is working with LaunchPad to increase access to early learning for infants to 3-year-olds. Scholarships are now available for CDA® credentials to build a stronger early childhood workforce. Learn more: https://ow.ly/z63H50TIhr3 . . . #earlylearning #cdacredential #communityfoundation #endowment #strongworkforce #accessibilityineducation #childdevelopmentassociate #educationfunding #earlychildhoodworkforce #scholarshipopportunity #infantsandtoddlers #partnershipforchange #buildingfutures #supportforeducators #launchpad #educationaccess #investinchildren #cdaawards #childcareaccess #earlyeducationfunding #news #article #mycda #ece
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🐥 "Make Way for Ducklings" has inspired MaryEllen Lyles's journey from childhood to her impactful role at Bright Horizons, where she's paving the way for early educators to thrive! From a beloved children's book to leading a program that offers no-cost CDA® credentials and degrees, MaryEllen’s story showcases the power of education and lifelong learning. Read the full article in our CDA® Impact Series to learn more about how Bright Horizons is removing barriers and supporting educators in their journey to success. https://ow.ly/ofEz50TIgSv . . . #cdaimpactseries #brightfutures #earlychildhoodeducation #cdacredential #lifelonglearning #supportforeducators #childhoodinspiration #no-costdegrees #brightbeyond #educationforall #earlyeducatorjourney #supportingteachers #breakingbarriers #investineducation #successinstories #careergrowth #makewayforducklings #empoweringeducators #cdaprogram #educationalimpact #cdastories #mycda #ece #cda
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𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐂! 🔥 If you are joining us in DC, download our event app! https://lnkd.in/e35XsgAr To further enjoy the pre-, during, and post-conference experience, all attendees should download the Early Educators Leadership Conference (EELC) app, powered by Yapp App, on your mobile device or tablet. Yapp App provides everything you need to know about EELC at your fingertips, including the 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆𝘀, 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲. This years app is designed to keep you engaged, up-to-date with sessions and events, and promote networking with other conference attendees. Be a part of the EELC app experience! https://lnkd.in/e35XsgAr . . . #2024eelc #earlyeducators #leadershipconference #conferenceapp #eventpreparation #networkingopportunities #yappapp #professionaldevelopment #earlychildhoodleaders #conferenceexperience #stayconnected #community #downloadtheapp #educationconference #earlychildhoodeducation #mobileconference #attendeeresources #engagementtools #conferencenetworking #eventnotifications #conferenceprogram #mycda #cda #ece #conference #countdown #threeweeks #ignite #innovation #passion
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A recent EdNC article outlines the 'already fragile state' of child care programs in Western NC and how the devastations brought on by Hurricane Helene have furthered accessibility for families in need. Read the article here: https://ow.ly/qXxW50TGgPN . . . #childcarecrisis #hurricanehelene #westernnc #earlychildhoodeducation #childcareaccessibility #supportfamilies #childcareprograms #ncchildcare #disasterimpact #familiesinneed #educationnc #communitysupport #childcareadvocacy #hurricanerecovery #earlylearning #childcarechallenges #nceducation #fragilestate #supportearlyeducation #childcareawareness