Child Development Associate (CDA)

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08
Oct

The CDA Council Announces Several Changes To The Child Development Associate (CDA)

October 8, 2025
The CDA Council, the Council for Professional Recognition, has announced several changes to the Child Development Associate (CDA) including new Birth to Five Credential, exam sequence, streamlined requirements for renewal, digital credentials, pricing update, and ending paper applications.
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15
Sep

CDA Council Professional Development Specialist (PDS) – View Recorded Zoom Session from September 10, 2025

September 15, 2025
On September 10, 2025, a meeting was held for CDA Council Professional Development Specialists (PDSs). A recording of this session is available via Zoom and is accompanied by the corresponding slide deck and an slide deck on becoming a CDA Council PDS.
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10
Jul

The Council for Professional Recognition Celebrates The Child Development Associate (CDA)’s 50th Anniversary And Provides Updates

July 10, 2025
Check out new learning opportunities from The Council for Professional Recognition and updated requirements to CDA attainment beginning August 1st, 2025!
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12
Mar

Available Now: View Recorded Informational Recruitment Session on Becoming A CDA Council Professional Development Specialist (PDS)

March 12, 2025
On February 12, 2025, the Council for Professional Recognition held an informational session for those interested in becoming a Professional Development (PD) Specialist™.
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03
Feb

Informational/Recruitment Session About Becoming A CDA Council Professional Development Specialist (PDS)

February 3, 2025
If you enjoy mentoring, coaching, meeting new people, and observing educational environments, becoming a Professional Development (PD) Specialist™ may be for you.
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