What are the benefits of having a CDA Credential in Texas?
According to the CDA Council, over 83,000 CDA Credentials have been awarded in Texas. Having a CDA certification is a great achievement!
In Texas,
- having a CDA (plus additional training and experience) qualifies you to work as a director in a child-care center.
- having a CDA (plus additional training and experience) qualifies you to work as a primary caregiver in a licensed childcare home.
- having a CDA (plus additional training and experience) qualifies you to work as a director in a school-age or before- or after-school program
What is a CDA?
The Child Development Associate (CDA) is a credentialing program developed to provide opportunities for #teachers and providers to demonstrate their abilities, skills, and understanding of #early-childhood #development and instruction. The CDA Credential is issued by The Council for Professional Recognition. Candidates are assessed through their preparation of multiple sources of evidence, which includes training, a professional portfolio, resources, and competency statements, as well as undergoing observation and assessment.
Why should I earn a CDA?
Earning your CDA Credential is the best way to advance your #career in the field of #early-childhood-education. The CDA national credentialing program is a professional development opportunity for early #educators working in a variety of settings with children ages birth to 5 years old and their families to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the #early-childhood-education field. The program is designed to assess and credential #early-childhood education professionals using multiple sources of evidence, including an exam, observation, and a professional portfolio. CDA Certification in any of the settings demonstrates a commitment to career advancement and professionalism.
Once you have obtained your CDA Credential in Preschool, Infant/Toddler, Family Child Care, or Home Visitor, you will be highly qualified and valued in the field of early childhood education. The beauty of the CDA Certification is that it is recognized nationally. This means that you will be able to work in any state as a highly qualified early educator.
