Hi Jennifer, In many states the CDA does meet the requirements for lead teacher certification but each state has their own regulations. I am not familiar with Colorado's regulations but by googling determined that the Colorado Office of Early Childhood is the right government agency. It looks like they issue a qualifications letter that can expire (rather than a license as in other states) and that the letter expires on the date that the CDA expires. The website lists the phone number of the department as 303 866 4091.
As a PD specialist I would recommend that you download the free Renewal Procedures Guide from the CDA Council for Professional Recognition website. Renewing your CDA is a different process than the initial application and I think you might find that it is the best way to keep your lead teacher certification.
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Margery Heyl
Chicago IL
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-09-2021 09:01 PM
From: Jennifer Skinner
Subject: Convert lead CDA to a lead ECE
Has anyone converted their lead CDA certification to a lead ECE?
I am wondering if I need to take more college classes or new training in order to avoid having to renew my CDA every three years and what the next step up is?
Any one know where I can look or contact to get this info? My director said I may have to take two training type classes like the Pyramid Plus class and one other one.. i have plenty of work hours as I have been teaching for 3 years and a lead for another 3 years. Total of 6 years going on 7. My director is going to find my and calculate my hours for me but I may be waiting all summer to find out.
I am curious to see if there is any other ways since I have my CDA? I think I need just the next step up. I cannot afford college or several classes. Just want to do the next level up.
Thanks for any guidance and help.
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Jennifer Skinner
Teacher
Waterstone Preschool
Littleton CO
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