CDA Essentials for Working with Young Children, 3rd Edition 2023

The third edition of the Essentials for Working with Young Children textbook is the go-to study guide and training tool for CDA candidates, early educators, trainers and instructors. This thoughtfully laid out textbook is based on the 13 CDA Functional Areas and has been expanded to include more information on equity, diversity and inclusion. It is full of helpful research, classroom scenarios, diagrams, charts, checklists and forms. The Essentials textbook has the knowledge and resources you need to succeed as an early educator working with young children and families.

The Council for Professional Recognition advances career pathways for early childhood educators through high-quality, competency-based credentialing. The Council recognizes and credentials professionals who work in all types of early care and education settings including Head Start, pre-k, infant-toddler, family childcare, and home visitor programs. As a nonprofit organization, the Council sets policies and procedures for assessment and credentialing. To date, over 1 million Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials have been issued around the world.