We give early childhood teachers the certification (CDA) and support they need to give all young children the quality care and education they deserve.
The Child Development Associate® (CDA) is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE) and is a key stepping stone on the path of career advancement in ECE. The CDA credential is based on a core set of Competency Standards, which guide early care professionals as they work toward becoming qualified teachers of young children. CDAs have knowledge of how to put the CDA Competency Standards into practice and understanding of why those Standards help children move with success from one developmental stage to another. Over 275,000 educators have received their CDAs in Preschool, Infant/Toddler, Family Child Care and Home Visiting to date!
Mission: The Council promotes improved performance and recognition of professionals in early childhood care and education of children ages birth to five years old. The Council works to ensure that all professional early childhood educators and caregivers meet the developmental, emotional and educational needs of our nation’s youngest children.
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In 1968, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. encouraged his hearers to not lose heart, even amidst extreme adversity: "we shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." As we remember Dr. King's life on this day in 2021, may we honor his legacy through an enduring commitment to hope, to equity and to compassion for all.
"The past year has made it clear that child care is an “everyone” issue: the pandemic has shown just how much we rely on child care to enable working parents to support their families." Learn from Child Care Aware of America how we can begin to transform ECE in 2021: ↪️ http://ow.ly/itMJ50D9Ol0
We can no longer pretend that child care exists in a vacuum; it is vital to all of society. This year, let's raise our voices & create the change we desire.
Even in the virtual/hybrid ECE environment, children continue learning every day. 🧠 As educators and families who seek to fill what is missing, it's important to: 1️⃣ maintain awareness of each child's development & 2️⃣ devote lots of time to reading together. 📚 #ChildDevelopment
Has your CDA expired? 🤔 Ready...set...renew! We recognize that this year has been difficult for many. For this reason, we have listened to the needs of our community and have extended our Renewal Amnesty deadline to June 2021. 📅 Learn how to apply here: http://ow.ly/HCSz50D9LD9
Congratulations to 3 of the newest members of our CDA community! 🎉 Hear why Taylor O., Taylor B. & Kianie earned their CDAs. ⭐ "I overcame it by thinking of all the great things that would come. [By earning] my CDA I would be able to impact each child's life."
📸 Child Care Aware of Missouri
Studies show that quality early education improves higher ed. attainment, including in American Indian & Alaska Native communities when children are taught by members of the local community.🎓 Learn more: ➡️ http://ow.ly/4E5050D9AGI #ECE #HigherEducation
In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating Black early educators! ⭐ Nominate a standout ECE professional by telling us what makes your nominee a phenomenal educator. Select nominees will receive a gift and spotlight feature in our social media & newsletter. ↪️ https://forms.gle/xsZFMv95kB6bK9276
✨ Good news: the newly-passed Global Child Thrive Act will help children age birth to 8 worldwide. 🌎 The act strengthens foreign assistance programs in ECE and children's physical, cognitive, social & emotional development across the globe. Learn more: http://ow.ly/no9n50D8L2w
UNICEF USA welcomes the recent passage of the Global Child Thrive Act as an amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), elevating and integrating early childhood development in U.S. foreign assistance.
📰 PRESS RELEASE: The Council endorses COVID-19 vaccines for early childhood educators and staff. We encourage educators & child care staff to be vaccinated when offered the opportunity. 🏥 Read more: http://ow.ly/CEQw50D8vAX
Quality educator training is key to quality early education. 🔑 In their recent study on supporting ECE degree attainment, New America underscores the value of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™. Learn more in our latest blog: ↪️http://ow.ly/3YLa50D7VNL
Teachers are the unsung heroes in our communities. 🌍 Throughout the pandemic, educators have sacrificed so much to bring stability and care to children. Hear the challenges 4 educators (including 1 ECE) are facing and why they say helping students is worth it: http://ow.ly/XErX50D7GLS
Vicki Rossi, a public charter school teacher in Austin, Texas, Kirstin Roberts, a pre-K teacher in Chicago, Lisa Esparza, a teacher in Orange, California, and Alex Clark, a teacher in Washington, D.C., talk with TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones about the challenges COVID-19 has presented for them as they t...
What is *really* missing in the ECE virtual environment? Hear our CEO, Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr's take in a clip from yesterday's webinar. 🔊⬇️ Thank you to the Campaign for Grade Level Reading and all panelists for this vital conversation on pandemic-era education. 💻🍎
Join us today @ 3PM ET for the Learning Loss Recovery Challenge, hosted by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. 📚Featuring:
🔷Jeimee Estrada & Evan Stone, Educators for Excellence
🔷Priscilla Forsyth, Teach For America
🔷Sanford Johnson, Teach Plus
🔷Calvin Moore, CDA Council for Professional Recognition
🔷Jessica Tang, Boston Teachers Union
Sign up here: ➡️ http://ow.ly/smTA50D6mQC
Are you ready to take a professional step in your early childhood career? Advance your career by earning your CDA. Learn how to apply: http://ow.ly/NKCH50D5vKc
There is hope for child care. And the new administration can play a significant role in shoring up the sector. Learn more: ➡️
http://ow.ly/bzxl50D5qgz #ChildCare #ECE
President-elect Biden’s $775 billion proposal to invest in the caregiving economy and expand access to childcare is projected to add 5 million new jobs.
Welcome to our latest series: "Meet The Council"! This week, we’re featuring Katorra Enoch-Longshore, our Credentialing Academy Manager. Katorra has over 10 years’ experience in the ECE field, including 4 years at the Council.
In the past decade, Katorra has worn many hats, including both teaching young children and training ECE professionals. At present, her work focuses on content development, community engagement and producing events to promote best practices for the professional development of early educators.
In addition to her role at the Council, Katorra runs a D.C.-based personal brand and creative style consultancy that celebrates fashion, art and culture. She looks forward to connecting with members of our ECE community at EELC and through our Council Alumni Network (C.A.N.) Say "hello" if you see Katorra at an ECE event! #MeetTheCouncil
How will change in Washington, DC impact child care❓ Tune in tomorrow for Child Care Aware of America's "New Year, New Policymakers" webinar for an overview of the new landscape and resources for conversations with policymakers as we advocate for #ECE. 🗽➡️ http://ow.ly/2bux50D5dEA
What will educators navigate in 2021? 🗺️ See the forecasted top 8 trends & challenges here: ↪️ http://ow.ly/WtHT50D3Nne
With the effects of multiple crises likely to linger at all levels for years to come, these key factors will influence the direction of schools in the coming year.
As an educator, how can you break the burnout cycle? 🔃 Learn everyday practices such as building understanding, actively addressing issues & more in HiMama's latest webinar: ➡️http://ow.ly/Jvfb50D3NC9
Set yourself up for success in 2021 with this inspring webinar about breaking your burnout and creating healthy habits!
Promoting diversity in the ECE workforce is an important aspect of providing high-quality services for children from diverse ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. 🌎 In particular, refugee children may bond more quickly with teachers who share their cultural background. Learn more: http://ow.ly/JndU50D3zX9
¿Se ha vencido su CDA? ¡Aún hay tiempo para solicitar la Amnistía para la Renovación! Hemos escuchado las necesidades de nuestra comunidad y hemos extendido el plazo de la Amnistía para la Renovación hasta junio del 2021. Aprenda cómo solicitarla: ↪️ http://ow.ly/3JII50D3q1z
In ECE, "when children are excluded... they assume that they are not wanted...not capable of succeeding in school. What a devastating message to communicate to any young child." Learn why advocates are calling for equitable change: ➡️http://ow.ly/xZRe50D3nUL
Harsh discipline at such an early age can have lasting consequences.
Not sure how to talk with children about scary events in the news? Start with: "What have you heard and how are you feeling?" Learn more from NPR ➡️http://ow.ly/C2i050D2pEX
Whether a school shooting or a deadly tornado, scary events in the news can leave parents struggling to know when — and how — they should talk with their kids about it. Rosemarie Truglio of Sesame Workshop and Tara Conley, a media studies professor at Montclair State University, give us tips.
In uncertain times, families and child care professionals can come alongside young children by limiting exposure to frightening videos and images. Learn more from Child Care Aware of America: ➡️ http://ow.ly/8MAu50D1U7s
Are you an ECE lead teacher? Apply to share your expertise in our upcoming virtual workshop panels! Applications will be open until 1/10/21. Selected participants will receive a stipend. Apply here: ⬇️ https://survey.clicktools.com/app/survey/go.jsp?iv=prn9md3ymc7g #ECE
Investment in #ECE begins with local leaders who recognize that accessible, equitable early education bolsters child development, communities and our economy. 📈 Learn more: http://ow.ly/AtQN50D1qwZ
Looking for ways to help children grow in spatial learning? Check out these 3️⃣ ideas from The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): ⬇️ http://ow.ly/X7p650D0FGl
Children deepen their learning through music, dance, painting & more— which is why Head Start fosters the arts in #ECE. 🎨 Learn more: http://ow.ly/u2gg50D0Edf
For nearly two decades, Rutland County Head Start has worked with Vermont arts organizations to bring art and music to its preschool population.
Our ECE community dreams big about changing the world! ⭐ In honor of the new year, we invited you to share your ambitions for #2021. Here's what you said. ⬇️
How will children process the grief of 2020? Through play. Learn 3 steps to foster child growth with acceptance & empathy:➡️ http://ow.ly/Hx7V50CZK9f #Grief #Loss #PlayBasedLearning
Young children will likely process the tumultuous events of 2020 in the only way they know how—through play. Here’s how adults can be supportive.
Heartbreakingly, child refugees may have experienced danger and trauma before arriving in the #ECCE classroom. Learn how to come alongside migrant/refugee children in our recent white paper, available now: ↪️ http://ow.ly/svce50CY82E #PreK
Do you have your CDA ❓ Sign up for the CAN (Council Alumni Network) for access to special events, networking, discounts and more. 💯 Register here: http://ow.ly/MNTs50CY82z
Happy New Year! We wish our community a wonderful first day of 2021. Cheers to the #NewYear. 🎉 #2021
2020 has been a year like no other. It is a year that future generations will study in history books. A year marked by loss and grief; strength and resilience. 2020 proved our community's capacity to navigate rapid change. As you reflect on 2020, how have you grown? 🌱 On the last day of the year, we encourage you to look back and to celebrate your growth as we look toward 2021. 📆 #2020
In 2021, together, we can cultivate even more joy in #ECE environments. How do you usher joy into your work as an educator— and beyond? ⭐↪️ http://ow.ly/ZrL650CX67z
"I get my joy and my energy from being with the kids, and I know that they thrive off the same thing, so it's about bringing that joy factor,” teacher, mentor and philanthropist Azel Prather, Jr. tells Yahoo Life about bringing dancing into his lessons.
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Has your CDA® expired? You have more time! Apply for Renewal Amnesty today. http://ow.ly/1SqD50BqjdD Español: ¿Ha expirado su credencial CDA®? Participe en el programa de Amnistía de Renovación CDA® hoy: http://ow.ly/1vJd50Bqjfs #Childcare #CDA #ChildDevelopmentAssociate #ECE
We're looking forward to the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe Children First Virtual Conference this Saturday! Join keynote speaker Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr. as we re-imagine the future of early childhood education together. Register here: http://ow.ly/WmfB50BnsHX.
Looking for a gift for an educator in your life? Shop our 45% off Anniversary Sale! http://ow.ly/OFe150Bg3p7 [Click "Council Store" -> "Merchandise"] #AnniversarySale #45Years
Has your CDA® expired? Apply for Renewal Amnesty today: http://ow.ly/c3dc50BfVun Español: http://ow.ly/DxKt50BfVwT
Don't miss the celebration! Register for our CDA® 45th Anniversary event today: http://ow.ly/cMT250Bdypf.
This month's CounciLINK newsletter is live! See the latest on the Home Visitor CDA®, child care program selection guidance, a moment with Dr. Moore, & more: http://ow.ly/Ar8550Bb3On
Did you know that early voting begins in Sept. in many states? Register to vote here: http://ow.ly/Vgtg50B9B02. #ECEVotes ¿Sabía usted que el voto adelantado (temprano) comienza en septiembre en muchos estados? Inscríbase para votar aquí: http://ow.ly/GuY350B9CIu.
This June, we invited you to nominate outstanding men in Early Childhood Education. Today, meet the #MenofECE: http://ow.ly/xtwH50AGpU0 Español: http://ow.ly/3MEz50AGqaa #MenwhoTeach #EarlyChildhoodEducation Featured nominees' organizations include: Cadence Academy Preschool, Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies, Southwest Ohio AEYC, The Campagna Center, Empowering YOUNG Lives Early Childhood Academy, Theoria Technical College, Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy, The Lynda A. Cohen Center for the Study of Child Development, University of Nevada, Reno, & Municipio de Guayama.
It is not too late to renew your expired CDA®! Apply for Renewal Amnesty today. We are #hereforyou. http://ow.ly/KEA550Az9SA
¿Ha expirado su credencial CDA®? Estamos aquí para usted. Participe en el programa de Amnistía de Renovación CDA® hoy: http://ow.ly/1EC750Atbgy
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