The Council for Professional Recognition

The Council for Professional Recognition is the only organization that awards the CDA Credential. Their website provides a great deal of information for candidates.

Here are some quick links to important pages of their website:

• View the Council's FAQs.
• Learn about the role of the Professional Development Specialist or sign up to become one here. *PD Specialists will be part of the credentialing process beginning June 1, 2013.
• Stay informed and join the Council's e-mail list by signing up here. Updates are typically sent out on a monthly basis.
• Visit the Council's bookstore to purchase application materials, renewal materials, and other publications.
• Find information for high school early childhood vocational programs teaching CDA content.

Feel free to contact the Council with specific questions or to check on the status of your application:

1-800-424-4310
Office Hours 8am-5pm EST
2460 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20009