Training for Early Childhood Professionals

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Dianne Nielsen on NAEYC

Clip of our Director speaking about the National Association for the Education of Young Children

CDA Class Begins August 24, 2024

120 Clock Hours Training

Includes classroom coaching and preparation of professional portfolio.

Cost: $400 for Course
             $50 for Books

Call 361-255-3000 or email: edchildrenscoalitionac@gmail.com for more inf

CDA Training Program

We are offering CDA training for early childhood professionals in our community!

For more information or to apply contact: 
Dianne Miller Nielsen, Executive Director
361-255-3000 or email: dianne.nielsen@childrenscoalition.org

What is CDA?

CDA stands for “Child Development Associate”.  This is a competency based credential that is issued by the Council for Professional Recognition.  CDA candidates attend classes in order to earn 120 clock hours of training in 8 specific subject areas.  They create a professional portfolio, pass a written exam and have a validation visit from an early childhood professional development specialists in order to earn the CDA credential.

Looking for a great resource for your professional library?

We are delighted to offer the must-have classic book authored by our own executive director, Dianne Miller Nielsen.

Learn how to plan your early childhood curriculum, teaching through learning centers and just about everything else. Order your copy today!

Just send an email to edchildrenscoalitionac@gmail.com or stop by our office to pick up your copy. Our special discounted rate is only $20.00 + shipping.