The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: Professional Portfolio and Self-Study (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
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 MoreAn Overview of The Montessori Method (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Identify and articulate the key tenets of the Montessori method including Montessori developmental theory, attributes of a Montessori classroom environment, and the role of the Montessori teacher.
Read MoreThe Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: Overview of the CDA® and Credentialing Process (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
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 (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
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 (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…
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