Minimum Education Requirements
Assistant teachers in child development centers licensed by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) are required to have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an associate degree (or higher) by Dec. 2, 2023.
See the bottom of this page for a planning guide template to help plan your pathway. More information on the regulations that outline the education requirement for assistant teachers can be found here.
Programs and Resources
The following is a list of programs and resources available in the Washington, DC area. This list is neither exhaustive nor an indication of endorsement by OSSE.
|
Organization |
Information on CDA Program |
Program Point of Contact |
|---|---|---|
| University of the District of Columbia-Community College | Workforce Development Program |
Crystal Randall |
| Southeast Children’s Fund | CDA Course |
Kamila Johnson |
| CentroNía | CDA Program Enrollment |
Jennifer Salgado |
| Briya Public Charter School and Mary’s Center | CDA Program |
Mau Castro-Trujillo |
| American University | CDA Program |
Gabrielle Harris |
Online Resources
OSSE offers free Quorum accounts to all staff in licensed child development facilities in DC. Individuals can complete CDA instructional hours online at quorumlearning.com. The Quorum CDA Guidebook can help guide instruction. This is the fastest way to earn your CDA if you are comfortable with online learning.
For information on opening a Quorum account, contact the ECE Help Desk at [email protected] or (202) 478-5903.
You can track your progress towards earning the CDA through the Quorum CDA Planner, available at quorumlearning.com.
Planning Guide
The following resource guides can help you create a plan for meeting the minimum education requirements for an assistant teacher.
