Child Development Associates© (CDA) in Nebraska

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  1. Impact

    "The Nebraska Extension Early Childhood has been a great impact to the state’s efforts to streamline the Nebraska CDA Pathway. In our Phase I efforts of the NE CDA Pathway, Extension has mobilized efforts to ensure that candidates have Professional Development Specialist across the state."

    Jene' Chapman, Nebraska Department of Education Office of Early Childhood, Program Specialist

Explore your pathway!

Nebraska’s CDA Pathways

The Council for Professional Recognition administers the Child Development Associate®(CDA) National Credentialing Program. The CDA Program is designed to assess and credential early childhood education professionals. The CDA credential is based on a core set of competency standards. There are four types of credentials: preschool, infant/toddler, family child care, and home visitor. Looking for guidance in choosing the right CDA pathway for you?

Reach out to Nebraska’s CDA Navigator for personalized assistance!

Aimee Hoes
ahoes@esu3.org
402-853-1800

Nebraska's CDA Pathways
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Nebraska Extension's PD Specialists

  1. I'm ready for my verification visit!

    Are you in need of a PD Specialist?  Are you ready to schedule your observation and exam?  Do you need help scheduling?  Email earlychildhood@unl.edu to get started.

    ¿Necesita un especialista en desarrollo profesional? ¿Está listo para programar su observación? ¿Necesita ayuda para programar? Envíe un correo electrónico a earlychildhood@unl.edu para comenzar.

Impact and Media Highlights

CDA Direct Impact Report

40% of Nebraska's CDA verification visits in 2022 were completed by Extension.

RFD-TV Spotlight - Creative Solutions to Rural Childcare Shortage

Across the country, parents of young children face challenges in finding high-quality, affordable childcare. This is especially true in rural areas. In Nebraska, several rural communities have turned to the University of Nebraska to help find creative solutions to address their childcare needs.

Serving the Workforce Behind the Workforce

Nebraska’s Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ Professional Development Specialist initiative was developed to provide candidates with access to the PD Specialists they need to complete the CDA process. 

Filling a Need in Nebraska

The Nebraska CDA Roundtable has put together a plan to fling those doors open wide by knocking down the barriers that prevent people from earning a CDA®.

Nebraska Extension Helps Communities Find Childcare Solutions

Better, more quality-driven child care in rural communities makes for a better, stronger state.

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