WDB: Professional Development Organizations (PDOs)

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Aug

CDA Coursework Textbook Updated: Essentials for Working with Young Children, Revised Third Edition

August 6, 2026

Check out the Revised Third Edition of Essentials for Working with Young Children.

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Aug

What are Professional Development Organizations (PDOs)?

August 6, 2026

Check out what a Professional Development Organization (PDO) is.

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Jul

Meaningful Updates on the CDA Process

July 29, 2026

Keep up with the latest updates to the CDA Process by reviewing this webpage periodically.

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Jul

ECEPDO Policies, Clarifications, and Guidance for the 2026-2027 FY

July 27, 2026

The NEW 2026-2027 PDO Policy document has been released!

Jun

CDA Renewal Amnesty Returns for 2026/27

June 17, 2026

The Council is pleased to announce the return of the CDA® Renewal Amnesty initiative. CDA Renewal Amnesty is a limited-time opportunity for past credential holders (whose CDA expired as far back as January 1, 2016) to renew their CDA and return with confidence to their profession.

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Feb

OCDEL Announcement #C-25-02; PDO 25-01: Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organizations (ECE PDOs): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training

February 19, 2026

Access to free FA/CPR is no longer available from the PDOs

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Jan

PDO Policy Communication #25-01: PDO Youth Pathway and Enrollment Prioritization

January 12, 2026

OCDEL PDO Policy Communication #25-01

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