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CDA COHORTS

Join a CDA Cohort and complete the CDA 120-hour portfolio between July 1st, 2021 and June 15th, 2022. If eligible you could earn $500!

A CDA cohort can help you complete your requirements and provide a supportive community. Completing a CDA typically takes an average of 6 months. CDAs are offered in Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Family, and Home Visitor concentrations.

Our cohorts provide:

• Coaching
• Networking
• Support for your CDA portfolio including (the 6 competency statements)
• Meetings once a month

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?

All Idaho child care providers working towards their CDA can join a CDA cohort. If you are eligible for incentives in RISE, you can also apply for the CDA cohort incentive award.

 

CDA INCENTIVE AWARDS

Anyone who completes, renews, or already has a CDA certificate and records it in the RISE database can apply for the $500 beginning October 1st. You can earn multiple CDA certificates but will only be eligible once for the incentive award.

Apply for an award here: https://forms.gle/3oEvwGBWJBWH5Vkz9

For more information about getting your CDA, visit:  https://www.cdacouncil.org/en/

If your CDA has expired, learn more about the amnesty program here:  https://www.cdacouncil.org/en/cda-renewal-amnesty- program/

Register for a cohort by contacting your IdahoSTARS regional office

Call 2-1-1 and they will connect you!