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Child Development Associate (CDA) Scholarship FY2009 Program Expansion Board of Early Education and CareSeptember 9, 2008
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CDA Scholarship Program Expansion
The FY2009 Budget earmarks $250,000 for Child Development Associate (CDA) scholarships (line item 3000-6050).
CDA is a national credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition.
Credentials are issued for family child care, center-based (infant/toddler and preschool), and home visiting. CDA = Specialized training in early childhood
education and EEC Lead Teacher qualified
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CDA Scholarship FY2008 Program Information
EEC currently administers a scholarship program for eligible* educators to support CDA application costs.
Educators submit scholarship voucher to Council in lieu of payment.
171 applicants approved - 43% vouchers redeemed.
49% of applicants are FCC providers or approved FCC assistants.
~$21,975 paid to Council for vouchers/~$28,325 still outstanding.
*To be eligible for the CDA Scholarship applicants must be residence of Massachusetts, working in an EEC licensed or license-exempt program, and have a family income at or below 100% SMI.
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CDA ScholarshipExisting Program Challenges
Scholarship not well connected to other professional development initiatives, including academic support;
Educators seeking CDA may still have limited or no access to higher education institutions; and
Cost for the required education and observation components are not currently supported in the scholarship.
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FY2009 CDA ScholarshipRecommendation
EEC is proposing to:
Continue funding direct CDA Scholarships with enhanced outreach (~$50,000); and
Issue a competitive RFR to establish new or expand existing CDA Scholarship programs that can provide: a cohort model, college credit for CDA attainment, and direct links to further professional development opportunities (~$200,000).
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FY2009 CDA Scholarship Proposal: Recommendation
Proposal will: Facilitate access to college for ECE educators in
accordance with Governor’s Education Action Agenda; Provide a continuum of professional development for
ECE educators in agreement with EEC’s Workforce Development Plans
Promote college credit for CDA as recommended by the EEC/OST Workforce Task Force;
Enable educators to meet EEC child care center qualifications and CPC/UPK requirements for FCC;
Support non-traditional students; and Provide access to professional development
opportunities for ELL educators as legislatively required in EEC’s updated enabling statute.