The Council for Professional Recognition is a nonpartisan organization that promotes improved performance and recognition of professionals in the early childhood education of children aged birth to 5 years old. We work to ensure that all professional early childhood educators and caregivers meet the developmental, emotional, and educational needs of our nation’s youngest children.

The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential
is designed to assess and credential early childhood education professionals.

The Council recognizes and credentials professionals who work in all types of early care and education programs - Head Start, pre-K, infant-toddler, family child care, and home visitor programs.

The Council sets policies and procedures for assessment and credentialing, publishes the Competency Standards and other materials used for CDA credentialing, and administers the assessment.

Interested in early childhood education? Get your CDA. �������� at cdacouncil.org.  

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The Council for Professional Recognition

The Council for Professional Recognition's headquarters in Washington, DC, United States

The Human Resources and People Operations team at The Council for Professional Recognition is responsible for managing employee relations, recruiting, and retention efforts, and fostering a positive organizational culture. They develop and implement HR policies, provide training and development opportunities, and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. This team also plays a strategic role in planning and developing initiatives to enhance workplace culture and drive overall employee engagement and satisfaction.

Human Resources and People Operations

The Leadership Team at the Council for Professional Recognition drives the strategic vision and overall management of the organization. This team oversees operations, information technology, financial health, brand experience, marketing initiatives, and human resources, ensuring that the Council effectively promotes and administers the Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential and supports early childhood education professionals.

Leadership Team

The Marketing and Brand Experience Team at The Council for Professional Recognition is responsible for promoting the organization's mission, enhancing its brand image, and driving engagement with early childhood education professionals. This team develops and executes marketing strategies, manages digital and print communications, and creates compelling content to boost the visibility and adoption of the Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential. Through digital marketing, graphic design, and strategic brand management, they ensure the Council's resources and opportunities are effectively communicated to the target audience.

Marketing and Brand Experience Team

The Project Management and Development team at The Council for Professional Recognition oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects related to enhancing the CDA credentialing process. This includes strategizing for growth, improving business development, integrating IT solutions, providing customer support, and ensuring ongoing professional development for early care and education practitioners. The team's goal is to streamline operations and expand the reach and impact of the CDA credential, thereby elevating standards in early childhood education.

Project Management and Development

The Community Development and Engagement team at The Council for Professional Recognition focuses on building and nurturing relationships with early childhood education professionals and stakeholders. They manage initiatives to support community learning, facilitate engagement and collaboration, and promote the CDA Credential. The team also develops resources and programs to enhance professional development and recognition within the early childhood education community.

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