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Child Development Associate (CDA) New Renewal Requirements

Effective January 1, 1996, a CDA is expected to:

• Show proof of an American Red Cross or other agency First Aid Certificate (current during the year of renewal);
  
  
• Show proof of at least 4.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or a 3-credit hour course in early childhood education/child development (current within the past 5 years). The Council will not accept inservice training hours, conference attendance, or workshop hours unless they have been converted into CEUs. Documentation can be in the form of college transcripts or CEU certificates;
  
  
• Show proof of current membership in a local or national early childhood professional organization. This can be a copy of the membership card or a copy of a letter from the organization acknowledging receipt of membership dues;
  
  
• Show proof of at least 80 hours of work with young children during the year of renewal; and
  
  
• Submit a recommendation from an Early Childhood Professional (ECP) who meets education and experience requirements.

During the first year of the new renewal system, the Council will consider requests for waiver of the training criteria and the waiver committee will expect alternative documentation of training to accompany the waiver request. The waiver committee will not consider requests without supporting documents. (The new renewal process does not affect Home Visitor Associates who will continue to use the previous renewal system that requires self appraisal and two renewal reviews.)

The CDA credential is valid for three years, after which it may be renewed for five-year periods. CDAs who have never renewed will be given a two-year period of time (beginning January 1, 1996, through January 1, 1998) to renew their credential. CDAs who do not renew by January 1, 1998, will have to complete a new assessment.

For more information on CDA certification, renewal, waivers, or other services, contact:

Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition
1341 G Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005-3105
(202) 265-9090 -- (800) 424-4310 -- (202) 265-9161 Fax

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