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Important Update: CDA® Process Changes Effective 2/2/2026  

Beginning February 2, 2026, the Council is implementing an enhanced CDA credentialing decision process. Candidates must now upload their CDA Professional Portfolio to their application in YourCouncil. Please note: This change is not reflected in the current CDA Competency Standards books. For more information on the process please click here.  
 
Actualización importante: Cambios en el proceso CDA® vigentes a partir del 2/2/2026 

A partir del 2 de febrero de 2026, el Concilio implementará un proceso mejorado para la toma de decisiones sobre la credencial CDA. Ahora, los candidatos deberán cargar/subir su Portafolio Profesional CDA a la hora de completar su solicitud en línea en YourCouncil. Importante: Este cambio no se refleja en los libros actuales de las Normas de Competencia CDA. Para obtener más información sobre el proceso, haga clic aquí.
  • Product Name: 2021 State of the Council
    Click here to download the 2021 State of the Council report to gain insight on the Council for Professional Recognition’s key achievements in the ECE sector.
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  • Product Name: 2022 State of the Council
    Click here to download the 2022 State of the Council report to gain insight on the Council for Professional Recognition’s key achievements in the ECE sector.
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  • Product Name: Partnering with Immigrant Parents: How to Connect Across Language and Culture
    Click here to download the Partnering with Immigrant Parents: How to Connect Across Language and Culture white paper for an inside look into the challenges faced by immigrant families and the educators who serve them.
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  • Product Name: CDA Handbook for High School: A Guide to Implementation and Advocacy
    The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Handbook for High School: A Guide to Advocacy and Implementation is for instructors, school faculty, and administrators interested in developing a high school CDA training program. The handbook provides templates, workbooks, budgets, and guides for engaging administrators, instructors, and students, and support in creating a sustainable high school program. It will also help you locate community resources that may provide students with training opportunities to receive their 480 hours of work experience. Digitally formatted, it is a comprehensive framework for informed planning and establishment of the CDA as a competency-based pathway to college and career readiness. Click here to download Please note: Contact information is required to download the handbook.
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    Click here to download The Invisible Children in Our Midst: Homelessness in the Early Childhood Classroom white paper for an inside look into the reality of homelessness for young children and families, and its impact on behavior in the classroom.
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  • Product Name: General Information Brochure
    Click here to download the General Information brochure to learn about the Council for Professional Recognition’s key programs and services, including the CDA® credential, CDA PD Specialist’s™ network, partnerships and the annual Early Educators Leadership Conference (EELC). Everything you need to know in one place!
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  • Product Name: Tech for Every Tot: Bridging the Digital Divide
    Click here to download Tech for Every Tot: Bridging the Digital Divide white paper for an inside look into technology in early childhood education. Explore challenges and gain tips for using technology with young learners.
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