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Professional Development Courses

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Introduction to the CDA Credential | Summer 2026
facilitated

Introduction to the CDA Credential | Summer 2026

July 6 - 27, 2026

The Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) is a nationally recognized entry-level credential in the field of Early Childhood Education. It is issued by the Council for Professional Recognition.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsCareer | Child Development

LocationOnline

Implementing Preschool STEM Practices Through Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes
on-demand

Implementing Preschool STEM Practices Through Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes

In this two-hour on-demand course, participants will explore how to support STEM learning for preschoolers and use strategies and teaching practices to help preschoolers develop reasoning, creativity, problem-solving skills, and language and communication skills.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development | STEM

LocationOnline

The Incredible Developing Brain in Early Childhood – CCDF 17
on-demand

The Incredible Developing Brain in Early Childhood – CCDF 17

This 2-hour on-demand course reinforces what research has taught us about brain development, as well as presenting the latest information about the crucial role the early childhood caregiver plays in helping to build and shape a young child's brain.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

The Impact of Poverty in Early Childhood - CCDF 14
on-demand

The Impact of Poverty in Early Childhood - CCDF 14

Childhood poverty is a tragic issue affecting over 11 million children in America. Children living in poverty experience a wide variety of risk factors, ranging from chronic health issues, and atypical brain development, to significant difficulties at school and beyond.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsCareer | Child Development | Mental Health

LocationOnline

Engaging Parents and Families for Children’s Positive Development- CCDF 16
on-demand

Engaging Parents and Families for Children’s Positive Development- CCDF 16

In this 2-hour on-demand training, participants will learn how to build strong, positive relationships with parents, families, and communities in culturally and linguistically appropriate ways to support their children’s positive development.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

LocationOnline

Growing Bodies: Promoting Physical Development for School-Aged Children - CCDF 13 & 19
on-demand

Growing Bodies: Promoting Physical Development for School-Aged Children - CCDF 13 & 19

In this 2-hour, on-demand training, early child care educators will learn the milestones of school-aged children's physical development and learn strategies for promoting healthy growth using PBS KIDS resources and activities.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator

LocationOnline

Caring for Our Children: Managing Infectious Diseases & Safely Administering Medications - CCDF 1 & 3
on-demand

Caring for Our Children: Managing Infectious Diseases & Safely Administering Medications - CCDF 1 & 3

This 2-hour on-demand training features health and safety guidelines for the prevention & control of infectious diseases as well as policies and procedures for administering medication in the child care setting.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

LocationOnline

Keeping Infants Safe: Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) & Shaken Baby Syndrome in the Child Care Setting - CCDF 2 & 6
on-demand

Keeping Infants Safe: Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) & Shaken Baby Syndrome in the Child Care Setting - CCDF 2 & 6

In this 2-hour on-demand training, educators will learn rules and regulations to best provide a safe environment for infants to prevent SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome in the early childcare setting.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator

LocationOnline

Maintaining a Safe Child Care Setting: Ensuring Building & Hazardous Materials Safety - CCDF 5 & 8
on-demand

Maintaining a Safe Child Care Setting: Ensuring Building & Hazardous Materials Safety - CCDF 5 & 8

This 2 -hour, on-demand training features health and safety guidelines for establishing and maintaining a safe child care setting, indoors and out.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Read, Read, Read: The Importance of Reading to Young Children
on-demand

Read, Read, Read: The Importance of Reading to Young Children

This free, 2-hour training also includes research-based guidelines for choosing developmentally appropriate books as well as literacy activities and resources.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development | Early Literacy

LocationOnline

School Readiness: Creating Life-Long Learners
on-demand

School Readiness: Creating Life-Long Learners

Join us to gain knowledge about best practices for preparing young children for kindergarten while exploring appropriate strategies for reaching developmental milestones.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Fostering Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
on-demand

Fostering Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood

This 2-hour on-demand training explores the ways in which caregivers can make a positive, life-long impact on the children in their care.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Ecology Explorers: Adventures in the Natural World
in-person-trainings

Ecology Explorers: Adventures in the Natural World

Learn ways to incorporate nature into everyday classroom activities in this 2-hour training.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator

SubjectsEnvironment | STEM

LocationOn-Site | Zoom

Kids and Allergies: What to Look For - CCDF 4
on-demand

Kids and Allergies: What to Look For - CCDF 4

This 2-hour training will identify what to look for and how to treat common food and environmental allergies.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

LocationOnline

Learning in Every Forecast
in-person-trainings

Learning in Every Forecast

Learn how to spark curiosity and build scientific thinking in this training.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsSTEM

LocationOn-Site | Zoom

Who is Taking Care of YOU?
on-demand

Who is Taking Care of YOU?

Who Is Taking Care of YOU? is a 2-hour training designed to highlight the benefits of self-care for YOU.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsMental Health

LocationOnline

Thriving Together
in-person-trainings

Thriving Together

Understand the stress, adversity, or trauma that families may face in this training.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator

SubjectsChild Development | Mental Health

LocationOn-Site | Zoom

Alabama Historical Heroes
on-demand

Alabama Historical Heroes

Spark children’s curiosity about the world in this free, on-demand training!

Educator GradeK-2 Educator

LocationOnline

Enrollment Opens July 31
Teaching Tech: Integrating Media, AI, and Technology into Education
on-demand

Teaching Tech: Integrating Media, AI, and Technology into Education

A 2-hour training focused on integrating media, technology, and the fundamentals of AI (Artificial Intelligence) into education.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator

SubjectsCareer | STEM

LocationOnline

Music to Our Ears: The Benefits of Music and Movement
on-demand

Music to Our Ears: The Benefits of Music and Movement

How can music stimulate infants’ and toddlers’ development (cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional)? Learn in this on-demand training.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Emotional Intelligence: Happy, Sad, and Everything In Between CCDF 13 & 15
on-demand

Emotional Intelligence: Happy, Sad, and Everything In Between CCDF 13 & 15

Through interactive activities, real-life scenarios, and practical tips, you'll leave equipped with tools to nurture the emotional growth of the children in your care.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development | Early Communication | Mental Health

LocationOnline

Challenging Behaviors: Where Do We Begin? - CCDF 15
on-demand

Challenging Behaviors: Where Do We Begin? - CCDF 15

In this two-hour on-demand course, participants will examine behaviors exhibited by toddlers and preschoolers that are often considered challenging while gaining an understanding of how to handle them.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Learning Through Action
in-person-trainings

Learning Through Action

What is active learning? This 2-hour training will teach what this means and how to incorporate it into their daily classroom experiences.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOn-Site

Foundations of Health & Safety in Early Child Care
on-demand

Foundations of Health & Safety in Early Child Care

Learn the best practices and standards for health and safety are the foundation of quality child care.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

LocationOnline

Leadership and Teamwork
in-person-trainings

Leadership and Teamwork

This collaborative training is designed to strengthen leadership skills and foster effective teamwork.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsCareer

LocationOn-Site

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Early Child Care - CCDF 11
on-demand

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Early Child Care - CCDF 11

This 2-hour course examines the roles and responsibilities of child care providers in recognizing, reporting, and responding to child abuse and neglect within the early child care setting.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

LocationOnline

Making Connections
in-person-trainings

Making Connections

This training is designed to build family connections in the infant and toddler classroom.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator

SubjectsChild Development | Early Communication

LocationOn-Site

Attachment Styles: How to Bond with Babies
on-demand

Attachment Styles: How to Bond with Babies

Learn the different attachment styles in this on-demand training.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Weather Wonders: Cloudy with a Chance of Fun!
on-demand

Weather Wonders: Cloudy with a Chance of Fun!

Chase rainbows and learn about the mysteries of weather wonders in this new 3-hour on-demand training for educators with school-aged kids!

Educator GradePreschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsEnvironment | STEM

LocationOnline

Addressing Homelessness: The Role of the Early Childhood Educator - CCDF 12
on-demand

Addressing Homelessness: The Role of the Early Childhood Educator - CCDF 12

Better understand homelessness and its impact on a child's physical and mental development in this on-demand training.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

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