The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: Professional Portfolio and Self-Study (DCYF) (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
Examine what to include in the CDA professional portfolio and how to organize it. Learn about the value of conducting a self-study and gain insight on how to provide quality learning experiences, books and accommodations to children in your program.
Read MoreThe Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: Overview of the CDA® and Credentialing Process (DCYF) (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
Explore the history of the CDA credential and the Council for Professional Recognition. Examine the value of and steps to earn the credential as well the qualifications and role of the PD Specialist. Investigate the importance of the first five years of a child’s life and begin to formulate a professional philosophy about early care…
Read MoreThe Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: Reflecting on the Family Questionnaires and Writing the Professional Philosophy Statement (DCYF) (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
Explore the basics of the professional portfolio and the CDA self-study. Review family questionnaires and prepare competency statement IV. Understand family perspectives, how to respond to ethical dilemmas and prepare to write their professional philosophy statement.
Read MoreThe Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: CDA Exam and The Verification Visit (DCYF) (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
Examine the CDA application, portfolio structure and prepare for a self-study and exam. Practice CDA exam questions and reflect on professional strengths and areas for growth.
Read MoreCapstone for Program Leaders #35 (08/12/25 - 01/07/26)
Building and Maintaining Program Quality – The Director’s Role #35 (09/01/25 - 10/08/25)
Mission, Goals and Strategy – Aligning for Business Success #35 (06/30/25 - 08/06/25)
Ethics – From the Director Perspective #35 (05/26/25 - 06/25/25)
Interpret the NAEYC Code of Ethics to determine the core values, ideals and principles in your program. In addition discover how the Code of Ethics and Power to the Profession can help understand dilemmas in your program.
Read MoreDeveloping Human Resources in Early Childhood Programs #35 (04/14/25 - 05/21/25)
Identify and illustrate knowledge of each step in the employee life cycle – recruitment; selection; orientation (on boarding); supervision and development; and retention. Through reading, video, discussion, and practical application activities participants development skills needed to manage the most important program resource – the center staff.
Read MoreCommunity Engagement for Early Childhood Programs #35 (03/10/25 - 04/09/25)
Discover how active involvement in a local community is key to carrying out a mission of community service. Determine how through community involvement, collaborating, partnering and clearly developing and interpreting their brand, child care programs can strengthen their organizations, build enrollment and build support for early education in their communities.
Read MoreFinding Balance: Prioritizing The Endless To-Do List Of Adulthood-ONLINE* (03/11/25 - 03/11/25)
Moving and Grooving – ONLINE* (03/10/25 - 03/10/25)
Handle with Care: Overcoming Challenges with Families-ONLINE* (02/18/25 - 02/18/25)
Knock Knock Who’s there – Bringing Family Culture To Our Program (Online)* (02/03/25 - 02/03/25)
*** Engaging and Communicating with Families (E2E) (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
Explore the value of helping families become more involved and engaged in child care programs and learn specific techniques for accomplishing this. Practice a variety of techniques for strengthening communication with the families of the children you care for.
Read More*** Understanding Biting: Prevention Strategies (E2E) (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
***Terrific Transitions (E2E) (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
This course is designed to provide practitioners with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with transition times between activities and spaces. The course addresses the developmental challenges associated with smooth transitions as well as methods for implementing transitions that minimize challenging behavior and take advantage of learning opportunities.
Read More***Family Child Care Marketing (E2E) (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
This training provides family-based child care providers with information to promote, advertise and market their business services to ensure sustainability and business growth. This is an online course through the Anytime Learning Program
Read More***Assessment: Deepening Your Practice (E2E) (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
Explore a variety of methods of creating interactive assessment documentation such as portfolios and Learning Stories. Utilize assessment documentation to increase child engagement and learning. Examine methods for actively engaging families in the assessment and goal setting process.
Read More***Assessment: An Overview (E2E) (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
Consider the importance of using assessment in early childhood settings. Explore the steps of the authentic assessment cycle and how to embed them in your practice. Compare the ideas discussed with the best practice recommendations from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
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