The Only Child Development Associate Preparation Program Powered by CLASS®
Take control of your professional journey and enroll in a CDA with CLASS program that is right for you. Receive the comprehensive support, tools, and guidance to complete the required professional education and portfolio requirements while building your understanding of quality teacher-child interactions.
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CDA with CLASS® (On-Demand - CEUs)
The On-Demand CDA with CLASS is an affordable, convenient online program that supports educators seeking to fulfill the professional education requirements of the CDA. Our self-guided platform is simple and easy to navigate. Elements of CLASS are infused in the course to help you focus on the importance of interactions. Work through your 120-clock hours (12 CEUs) of CDA professional education on your own time and from any device.
Enroll today to receive access to the program for one year from your enrollment date. The cost includes your choice of Infant-Toddler, or Preschool, or the Family Child Care CDA Competency Standards book.
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Total Cost $329.00 |
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CDA with CLASS® (Facilitated - CEUs)
This 24-week online group course is facilitated by a friendly and helpful team of educators to guide you through the CDA process. Throughout the course, they will be available to answer questions, provide specific feedback and grade your assignments. They will also help you build your portfolio and coursework while growing your knowledge of CLASS. You will advance through the program with a community of other learners. Not only will you be prepared to earn the credential, you will learn skills for improving interactions with the children in your care. Work through your 120-clock hours (12 CEUs) of CDA training professional education on a guided, yet self-paced schedule from any device. The cost includes your choice of Infant-Toddler, or Preschool, or the Family Child Care CDA Competency Standards book.
Our 2021 Cohorts are:
- January 11, 2021 (Enrollment open December 8 – January 8)
- March 1, 2021 (Enrollment open January 5 – February 26)
- April 19, 2021 (Enrollment open February 23 – April 16)
- June 7, 2021 (Enrollment open April 13 – June 4)
- July 26, 2021 (Enrollment open June 1 – July 23)
- September 13, 2021 (Enrollment open July 20 – September 10)
- November 1, 2021 (Enrollment open September 7 – October 29)
- December 13, 2021 (Enrollment open October 26 – December 10)
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Total Cost $549.00 |
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NEW! CDA with CLASS® (Facilitated - 9 ECE college credits)
Like the facilitated program, this 24-week online group course is guided by a friendly and helpful team of educators to guide you through the CDA process and support your college credit goals too. Throughout the course, they will be available to answer questions, provide specific feedback and grade your assignments. They will also help you build your portfolio and coursework while growing your knowledge of CLASS. You will advance through the program with a community of other learners. Not only will you be prepared to earn the credential, you will learn skills for improving interactions with the children in your care. Work through your 9 college credit hours of CDA training professional education on a guided, yet self-paced schedule from any device. The cost includes your choice of Infant-Toddler, or Preschool, or the Family Child Care CDA Competency Standards book.
Our 2021 Cohorts are:
- June 7, 2021 (Enrollment open April 13 – June 4)
- July 26, 2021 (Enrollment open June 1 – July 23)
- September 13, 2021 (Enrollment open July 20 – September 10)
- November 1, 2021 (Enrollment open September 7 – October 29)
- December 13, 2021 (Enrollment open October 26 – December 10)
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Total Cost $1,299.00 |
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CDA Renewal with CLASS®: Interactions Matter Pre K (On-Demand)
Earn 4.5 CEUs with a CDA Renewal course that meets the requirements for renewing your CDA credential.
Educators with their CDA credential know that in order to grow, children need to be connected, engaged, and challenged. The CDA Renewal with CLASS course is an opportunity for you to expand your understanding of children’s developmental needs and how you can support them in partnership with colleagues, families, and community. The CLASS framework is at the center of all this learning. You will grow and refine your understanding of CLASS in ways that make you a better educator each and every day.
The CDA Renewal course includes the following units:
Unit 1: The Developing Child and CLASS
Unit 2: Your Interactions and CLASS
Unit 3: A Closer Look at CLASS
Unit 4: Planning with CLASS
Unit 5: Interacting with Family
Unit 6: Interacting with Colleagues and Community
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Total Cost $215.00 |
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CDA Renewal with CLASS®: Interactions Matter Infant / Toddler (On-Demand)
Earn 4.5 CEUs with a CDA Renewal course that meets the requirements for renewing your CDA credential.
Educators with their CDA credential know that in order to grow, children need to be connected, engaged, and challenged. The CDA Renewal with CLASS course is an opportunity for you to expand your understanding of children’s developmental needs and how you can support them in partnership with colleagues, families, and community. The CLASS framework is at the center of all this learning. You will grow and refine your understanding of CLASS in ways that make you a better educator each and every day.
The CDA Renewal course includes the following units:
Unit 1: The Developing Child and CLASS
Unit 2: Your Interactions and CLASS
Unit 3: A Closer Look at CLASS
Unit 4: Planning with CLASS
Unit 5: Interacting with Family
Unit 6: Interacting with Colleagues and Community
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Total Cost $215.00 |
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