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The Council for Professional Recognition is a leader in the credentialing of early childhood educators worldwide. We ensure that candidates who earn our Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential are well prepared to foster the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of young children.
The CDA® renewal process gives you the opportunity to reaffirm your competence as Preschool, Infant-Toddler, Family Child Care or Home Visitor Child Development Associate®. A CDA credential is valid for 3 years from the award date. Please note: You must renew your CDA credential before it expires.
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What is the CDA PD Specialist™ (PDS) Portal? The PDS Portal is now YourCouncil. In YourCouncil approved PD Specialists can update their contact information, review training, check to see if a candidate is Ready to Schedule and submit candidate scores to the Council.
Access the Council’s website at www.cdacouncil.org. At the top right corner, under YourCouncil, click CDA Candidate. yellow column, click RESET PASSWORD. reset password screen, enter the email address on file with the Council.
The CDA® national credentialing program is a professional development opportunity for early educators working in a variety of settings with children ages birth to 5 years old and their families to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the early childhood education field.
All eligible ECE professionals must complete the Council’s online PDS training to officially serve in the role of a CDA Professional Development Specialist. If you are eligible, you may fill out and submit an online PD Specialist application .
You will receive a Ready to Schedule notice via email and your status in your online application will also be updated. Once you receive the Ready to Schedule notice, you have Council approval to schedule your CDA Exam and Verification Visit. How do I submit a message to the Council? Login to the YourCDA online application system.
Within 6 months of submitting your application: Prepare your CDA® professional portfolio. This is a collection of reference materials related to your work with children and families. You will find detailed preparation instructions in the green Preschool edition of the CDA Competency Standards book.
CDA® Credentialing System for Home Visitors: Professionalizing your Work in the Field of Home Visitation.