The CDA is a national credential that is awarded by the Council on Professional Recognition. It is based on achieving 13 functional competencies. The application components are:
- 120 hours of documented training hours covering 8 subject areas (10 hours at least in each area). These can be for college credit or not.
- A resource file with specific documents included
- Completed parent questionnaires about your work with their children
- A portfolio with your autobiography and examples of your knowledge and skills in the competency areas
- Recorded observation by an approved advisor, of your work with young children
- A completed application, payment of the application fee and interview with the Council representative
The initial credential is for 3 years and it can be renewed every 5 years after that.
This a national credential for early childhood professionals, issued by the Council for Professional Recognition. It is based on being competent in 13 functional areas.
Credential holders receive a Certificate and may apply for an early childhood Level II certificate.
The Vermont Northern Lights Career Development Center works with many partners to unify and enhance the professional development system for early childhood and afterschool professionals in Vermont. It is funded by a grant from the Child Development Division of the Vermont Agency of Human Services. The Community College of Vermont (CCV) and the Vermont Child Care Industry and Careers Council (VCCICC) are co-grantees.
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