{"id":785,"date":"2023-05-04T11:02:18","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T15:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstascentstaging.com\/ecic\/?page_id=785"},"modified":"2025-12-10T10:43:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T15:43:36","slug":"child-development-associate-cda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecic.desu.edu\/es\/child-development-associate-cda\/","title":{"rendered":"Asociado de Desarrollo Infantil (CDA\u00ae)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Child Development Associate\u00ae<\/sup> Scholarship <\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Child Development Associate\u00ae (CDA) credential is the only globally-recognized credential in early childhood education, and is an important step for an educator’s personal and professional growth. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Scholarship Applications are now OPEN <\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The CDA credential demonstrates a level of expertise and skill in delivering high quality, evidence-based learning to young children. Credentialed educators are trained in applying best practices to support the development of children\u2019s emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs. Program participants also develop skills in program management, professionalism, and building productive relationships with families. As the most widely recognized early childhood credential, the CDA provides opportunities for career advancement with the potential for higher wages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether a candidate is applying for their Infant\/Toddler, Preschool, Home Visitor, or Family Childcare Credential, the process and requirements are the same. The Council for Professional Recognition requires that applicants hold a high school diploma, <\/em>a GED, or are enrolled as a junior or senior in a high school career technical program in early childhood education. At the time of application, educators must have the necessary 480 hours of experience working with children in the age group of the credential they are applying for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CDA is offered in different languages, and the Council celebrates and supports diversity in the early childhood national and international community. If a candidate finds themselves in a program that requires the use of a language other than English or Spanish, including sign language, there is a process to support candidates with their CDA assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CDA\u00ae Comprehensive Scholarship Incentives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Technology
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$500<\/strong>
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$525
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$1000
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*after six months continuous employment in early care and education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

^<\/sup>technology support and support stipends are not included in the fee only model<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Resources for the Child Development Associate\u00ae<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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