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What is the CDA Professional Development Record? 
The CDA Professional Development Record is a tool to record your 120 hours of professional development needed to obtain your CDA credential.
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The PDR form is organized by the Competency areas developed by the Council for Professional Recognition:
CDA 1- To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment
CDA 2- To advance physical and intellectual competence
CDA 3- To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance
CDA 4- To establish positive and productive relationships with families
CDA 5 - To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs
CDA 6 - To maintain a commitment of professionalism
CDA 7 - Observing and recording children’s behavior
CDA 8 - Principles of child development and learning
Why use this form?
An up-to-date CDA/PDR will help you organize, plan, and know your professional development hours. CDA applicants need ten hours in each competency area, with a total of 120 hours of early childhood professional development education. (The Council of Professional Recognition sets policies and standards for the CDA credential and assessment www.cdacouncil.org )
How do I use the CDA/PDR form?
The CDA/PDR form is divided into a cover page, Competency Area pages, and extra pages for additional professional development. Each page lists a description of the CDA competency and provides space to record your completed professional development. Each page is organized by four areas:
Helpful Hint: Keep your CDA/PDR materials in a three-ring binder. Place pocket file folders (with 3-ring holes) behind each CDA/PDR page to hold the original certificates you receive after completing your professional development trainings.
* The Council will need to see original certificates or transcripts to show proof of your 120 hours of professional development.
