The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: CDA Exam and The Verification Visit (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
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 MoreLa Credencial de Asociado en Desarrollo Infantil (CDA)®: El examen del CDA y la visita de verificación/The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: CDA Exam and The Verification Visit (Spanish) (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Examine la solicitud del CDA, la estructura del portafolio y prepárese para el estudio independiente y el examen. Practique preguntas del examen del CDA y reflexione sobre sus fortalezas profesionales y las áreas en las que desea seguir creciendo.
Read MoreSupervising for Safety Legal Nonlicensed (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Learn effective practices for legal nonlicensed childcare providers to promote a safe and healthy environment. Explore health and safety standards and best practices related to medication administration, allergy response, standard precautions, food safety, physical premises safety, hazardous materials handling, risk reduction, mandated reporting, emergency preparedness, active supervision, all within the context of understanding children’s developmental…
Read MoreLa credencial de Asociado en Desarrollo Infantil (CDA)®: Visión general de la credencial CDA® y del proceso de acreditación (The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: Overview of the CDA® and Credentialing Process) (Spanish) (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
La Credencial de Asociado en Desarrollo Infantil (CDA)®: El examen del CDA y la visita de verificación/The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: CDA Exam and The Verification Visit (Spanish) (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Examine la solicitud del CDA, la estructura del portafolio y prepárese para el estudio independiente y el examen. Practique preguntas del examen del CDA y reflexione sobre sus fortalezas profesionales y las áreas en las que desea seguir creciendo.
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Discover guidelines to establish effective policies and practices within the family child care program, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for children. Explore Minnesota Rule 2 health and safety licensing standards along with best practices related to standard precautions (including infectious disease), medication administration, allergy response, food safety, physical premises safety, hazardous materials safety, risk…
Read MoreSelecting Staff For Your Early Childhood Program (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Explore skills and strategies needed to navigate the selection and hiring processes that are needed to build and maintain a high-quality workforce in an early childhood program. Identify the benefits of continuous and strategic staff recruitment and selection processes, essential aspects of a strong job posting, and selection practices consistent with the development of the…
Read MoreResource Conscious Lesson Planning (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Explore conversations around using food and other sensitive materials in sensory tables, using resources such as water and seeds respectfully, using natural and long-lasting materials in classrooms instead of plastic or single use items, and how to choose materials that provide open-ended opportunities for exploration and growth for children from a variety of cultures. Gain…
Read MorePursuing an Early Childhood Education Degree: Being Successful (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Explore the resources and strategies to be successful in a higher education program in the early childhood field. Discover the benefits of higher education, how it can be affordable, and various degree options.
Read MorePursuing an Early Childhood Education Degree: Is It For You? (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Explore options for higher education in the early childhood field by assessing personal short and long-term goals. Discover the benefits of higher education, how it can be affordable, and various degree options.
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