What is the Indiana Youth Development (IYD) Credential?
The IYD Credential was created as a professional development option for people who work with school-age children and youth. Like the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, it is awarded after a person has some experience, has taken some prescribed training and is able to demonstrate competence in working with children and youth. The IYD Credential was created by the Indiana School-Age Consortium (ISAC) working with a broad-based group from across Indiana. In January of 2007, ISAC became Indiana YouthPRO Association (YouthPRO).