Child Development Associate Training Series - Deadline to Apply: Oct. 16, 2023

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Welcome!

Congratulations on your interest in furthering your professional development in the early childhood field!

The Child Development Associate (CDA) training series facilitated by thread will provide the instruction, materials, and support required for eligible early educators to apply for and earn a CDA credential.

This training opportunity is funded by the Cook Inlet Tribal Council for 15 early educators in Mat-Su Valley/ Knik, Chickaloon, Eklutna, Kenaitze/Kenai Peninsula, Ninilchik, Seldovia or Tyonek as part of Cook Inlet Tribal Council’s efforts to advance the quality of early childhood education programs in these communities.

Each participant has the opportunity to earn up to $1,400.00 by completing all sessions and achieving their CDA certification. No partial credit or partial compensation will be given. Participants must complete all sessions and achieve their CDA to receive payment.

To take advantage of this opportunity, please read the CDA eligibility requirements, process, and course schedule, and complete the enrollment form (on page 2).

Deadline to apply is October 16, 2023.

CDA Eligibility Requirements

The Council for Professional Recognition administers the CDA credential which is a nationally recognized program created to standardize the qualifications of early educators. For more information about the Council for Professional Recognition and the CDA credential, click here.

The CDA candidate must meet the following eligibility requirements prior to starting the application process with the Council for Professional Recognition:

Education

Earned a high school diploma or GED.
Completion of 120 hours of formal early childhood education covering the growth and development of children, with no fewer than 10 hours in each of the eight CDA subject areas.

Experience – within three years of application

Obtain 480 hours of professional work experience in a center-based setting with children.

Documentation – within six months of application

Prepare the CDA professional portfolio, which is a collection of reference materials related to working with children and families within six months of application.

CDA Training Series Schedule to Receive your 120 Hours!

thread is offering the following schedule of classes for participants to meet the 120 hours of formal early childhood education, with no fewer than 10 hours in each of the eight CDA subject areas, along with the development of the CDA professional portfolio.

These classes will be facilitated by distance using Zoom.

Additional support will be provided in May, June, and July 2024 to participants to successfully apply for the CDA credential and complete the Verification Visit and Exam.

The CDA training series schedule is:

Class #	Date	Time	Topic
1	11/2/2023	6 – 9 pm	Welcome to your CDA
2	11/7/2023	6 – 9 pm	Planning a safe and healthy learning environment. Keeping Children Safe: SIDS, SBS, & Child Abuse
3	11/9/2023	6 – 9 pm	Drop, Cover and Hold on
4	11/14/2023	6 – 9 pm	Classroom Foundations
5	11/16/2023	6 – 9 pm	Let’s Play Outside
6	11/21/2023	6 – 9 pm	Portfolio Work & Wrap Up
7	11/28/2023	6 – 9 pm	Language/Communication Development
8	11/30/2023	6 – 9 pm	Connecting Literacy to Learning Center
9	12/5/2023	6 – 9 pm	Let it Grow!
10	12/7/2023	6 – 9 pm	Creating Learning Spaces
11	12/12/2023	6 – 9 pm	Portfolio Work & Wrap Up
12	12/14/2023	6 – 9 pm	Supporting children’s social and emotional development.
13	12/19/2023	6 – 9 pm	Connecting the Arts with Infants and Toddlers
14	12/21/2023	6 – 9 pm	Pyramid Model Part 1
15	1/2/2024	6 – 9 pm	Pyramid Model Part 2
16	1/4/2024	6 – 9 pm	Portfolio Work & Wrap Up
17	1/9/2024	6 – 9 pm	Building productive relationships with families.
18	1/11/2024	6 – 9 pm	Strengthening Families
19	1/16/2024	6 – 9 pm	Advocacy
20	1/18/2024	6 – 9 pm	Concrete Supports
21	1/23/2024	6 – 9 pm	Portfolio Work & Wrap up
22	1/25/2024	6 – 9 pm	Managing an effective program operation.
23	1/30/2024	6 – 9 pm	Creating Positive Culture
24	2/1/2024	6 – 9 pm	Culturally Responsive Practices and Implicit Bias
25	2/6/2024	6 – 9 pm	Managing an effective program
26	2/8/2024	6 – 9 pm	Portfolio Work & Wrap up
27	2/13/2024	6 – 9 pm	Maintaining a commitment to professionalism.
28	2/15/2024	6 – 9 pm	Discover your inner Super Teacher
29	2/20/2024	6 – 9 pm	Strengthening Business Practices
30	2/22/2024	6 – 9 pm	Strengthening Business Practices
31	2/27/2024	6 – 9 pm	Portfolio Work & Wrap up
32	2/29/2024	6 – 9 pm	Do you see what I see & creating child portfolios
33	3/5/2024	6 – 9 pm	Creating Child Portfolios cont. & ASQ
34	3/7/2024	6 – 9 pm	Effectively Guiding Children’s Behavior
35	3/12/2024	6 – 9 pm	Effectively Guiding Children’s Behavior
36	3/14/2024	6 – 9 pm	Portfolio Work & Wrap up
37	3/19/2024	6 – 9 pm	Understanding the principles of child development and learning.
38	3/21/2024	6 – 9 pm	ELG/CKC
39	3/26/2024	6 – 9 pm	TBD
40	3/28/2024	6 – 9 pm	Introduction to Autism
41	4/2/2024	6 – 9 pm	Portfolio Work & Wrap up
42	4/4/2024	6 – 9 pm	CDA Wrap up & Next Steps

To enroll in this opportunity, please complete the Enrollment Form on the next page.

Enrollment Form

First Name:

Last Name:

Mailing Address:

Program Name (if applicable):

City:

Zip:

Email:

Phone number:

Which credential are you seeking?

Infant/ToddlerPreschoolFamily

My current employment status is (choose one):

I am employed in an early childhood education facility which is licensed by the State of Alaska, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) or regulated by a tribal entity.I am employed in an early childhood education facility which isn’t licensed or regulated.I volunteer in an early childhood education facility which is licensed by the State of Alaska, Child Care Program Office or regulated by a tribal entity.I volunteer in an early childhood education facility which isn’t licensed or regulated.I am not currently employed in the early childhood education field but am interested in entering this profession.

Signature

By checking this box and signing below, I agree to the following:

I live and/or work in in Mat-Su Valley/ Knik, Chickaloon, Eklutna, Kenaitze/Kenai Peninsula, Ninilchik, Seldovia or Tyonek.
I have reviewed the CDA training series schedule and can commit to attending all classes.
I acknowledge that thread may share my progress in the CDA training series with the Cook Inlet Tribal Council.

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