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 childhood educators to apply for and earn a CDA credential.
This training opportunity is funded by the Cook Inlet Tribal Council for 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.
Eligibility For This Application:
This opportunity is open to 10 educators who:
- Are currently employed or volunteering at a licensed child care program in Alaska
- Are active/current in the Alaska SEED Registry
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED
- Live in in the Cook Inlet Tribal Council areas of Mat-Su Valley/ Knik, Chickaloon, Eklutna, Kenaitze/Kenai Peninsula, Ninilchik, Seldovia or Tyonek
This cohort is designed to be more hands-off and asynchronous, allowing participants to work at their own pace. It requires a significant amount of independent time and self-motivation to successfully complete the coursework and meet deadlines.
In addition to online CDA courses, some verification visits may be conducted virtually. Participants will need access to a stable internet connection.
What Participants Receive
Participants will receive a free, 1-year membership to ProSolutions Training to complete CDA training on their own. All participants will receive financial support to cover the CDA application fee ($425) and have the opportunity to earn a minimum of $1,000 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.
thread requires a copy of the 120-hr CDA training certificate, and the detailed transcripts from ProSolutions, to be uploaded to the participant's SEED Registry account & emailed to thread to complete incentive payments.
To take advantage of this opportunity, please read the CDA eligibility requirements, process, and course schedule, and complete the enrollment application (on page 2).
Applications will close when all 10 spots are filled.