Early Childhood Education and Professional Development
Resource 1: The Council of Professional Recognition cdacouncil.org The Council of Professional Recognition allows early childhood professionals to receive their Child Development Associate certificate. It provides resources and classes that will help the early childhood professional complete CDA milestones. There are different programs, opportunities and resources that are available through the council from conferences to on-line training. Resource 2: Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA) occrra.org OCCRRA allows the early childhood professional to take accredited classes that must be met and approved by the Ohio Standards and a early childhood professional must register with OCCRRA before they can work in a daycare facility.