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Substitute Teacher Certification

Term: 520261 CRN: 30002 Course Number: EDTC 1002.K001

Location: Starr D1-116 Date: Sep 20-21, 2025 Days: SU Time: 8am-2pm Instructor: J Rios

Prepares you to become a Substitute Teacher. This position is available at school districts/charter schools. Topics include class room management, understanding lessons plans and following rules/protocols of the schools.

Certificate not valid at La Joya, Weslaco, Hidalgo ISDs, and PSJA school districts.

Este curso está disponible sólo en inglés. Si no tiene un nivel de inglés adecuado, corre el riesgo de reprobar el curso. Reprobar el curso significa que no obtendrá un certificado y no será eligible para un reembolso.

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Substitute Teacher Certification

Term: 520254 CRN: 20310 Course Number: EDTC 1002.K04

Location: Pecan Plaza 1.805 Date: Aug 02-03, 2025 Days: SU Time: 8am-2pm Instructor: M. Reyna

Prepares you to become a Substitute Teacher. This position is available at school districts/charter schools. Topics include class room management, understanding lessons plans and following rules/protocols of the schools.

Certificate not valid at La Joya, Weslaco, Hidalgo ISDs, and PSJA school districts.

Este curso está disponible sólo en inglés. Si no tiene un nivel de inglés adecuado, corre el riesgo de reprobar el curso. Reprobar el curso significa que no obtendrá un certificado y no será eligible para un reembolso.

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Substitute Teacher Certification

Term: 520254 CRN: 20311 Course Number: EDTC 1002.K05

Location: Pecan Plaza 1.805 Date: Aug 16-23, 2025 Days: S Time: 8am-2pm Instructor: M. Reyna

Prepares you to become a Substitute Teacher. This position is available at school districts/charter schools. Topics include class room management, understanding lessons plans and following rules/protocols of the schools.

Certificate not valid at La Joya, Weslaco, Hidalgo ISDs, and PSJA school districts.

Este curso está disponible sólo en inglés. Si no tiene un nivel de inglés adecuado, corre el riesgo de reprobar el curso. Reprobar el curso significa que no obtendrá un certificado y no será eligible para un reembolso.

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Substitute Teacher Certification

Term: 520254 CRN: 20312 Course Number: EDTC 1002.K06

Location: Pecan Plaza 1.805 Date: Aug 30-31, 2025 Days: SU Time: 8am-2pm Instructor: M. Reyna

Prepares you to become a Substitute Teacher. This position is available at school districts/charter schools. Topics include class room management, understanding lessons plans and following rules/protocols of the schools.

Certificate not valid at La Joya, Weslaco, Hidalgo ISDs, and PSJA school districts.

Este curso está disponible sólo en inglés. Si no tiene un nivel de inglés adecuado, corre el riesgo de reprobar el curso. Reprobar el curso significa que no obtendrá un certificado y no será eligible para un reembolso.

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Child Development Associate – Center-Based

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Location: Online Date: Days: Time: Instructor: K. Welch

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE – CENTER-BASED

Online Child Development Training

Become a Child Development Associate (CDA)

Childcare development specialists play crucial roles in the education and development of many children. They are responsible to provide safe, nurturing environments, help children learn cognitive, emotional and physical skills and grow during their most formative years. This 100% online course prepares you for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) certification process via the Council for Professional Recognition. Upon successful completion, you will be ready to earn your early childhood education certification.

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Job Outlook for Child Development Associate - Center-Based

• The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts 8% growth for Childcare Workers between now and 2030, like the expected growth rates for all jobs. The BLS expects demand for early childhood education to remain strong due to its influence on a child's intellectual and emotional development.
• According to PayScale.com, childcare professionals with CDA certification earn $35,000 per year, on average. The site also notes that 80% of CDA's report that they are "very happy" with their profession.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE – CENTER-BASED FAQs

What is a Child Development Associate (CDA)?

The CDA is considered the most widely known and valued credential for early childhood development professionals. It provides a rigorous and proven framework for a child's personal, intellectual and social growth. CDA-certified professionals demonstrate abilities:

• To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
• To advance physical and intellectual competence.
• To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance.
• To establish positive and productive relationships with families.
• To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs.
• To maintain a commitment to professionalism.

Is the CDA Certification important for a Child Development Professional?

Education professionals are responsible to regulators, parents and the public for the quality and safety of the environments they create. The CDA signals to potential employers and the education community that you are a professional dedicated to the highest standards in child development.

Where do Child Development Associates work?

Providing a safe, healthy environment is among the highest priorities for excellent childcare. The CDA prepares you specifically to work within the structure of a childcare center. This course includes the procedures and materials required to prepare for a CDA-required site visit.

Course Objectives

• Evaluate and make recommendations for modifications of regulations regarding children's health, safety, and learning environments
• Identify typical stages of cognitive, linguistic, physical, social, and emotional development
• Develop a list of developmentally appropriate activities and materials that encourage physical, linguistic, cognitive, creative, social, and emotional development in children from birth to age five
• Implement appropriate guidance techniques for specific situations relating to children's behaviors
• Demonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation techniques, and recognition of growth and development patterns
• Apply the competency statements into practice in an early childhood setting
• Prepare to become a certified child development associate professional

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Prerequisites and Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Certification Requirements:

To be eligible for the CDA certification:

• You must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, or be a junior or senior in a high school career and technical program, and
• Complete 120 hours of formal early childhood technical education (this course meets CDA requirements)
• Complete a CDA professional portfolio (this course assists with portfolio preparation)
• Complete a CDA verification site visit where a PD Specialist observes you working with children
• Please Note: Within three years of submitting your application, you must also have 480 hours (about three weeks) of professional work experience at a center-based program with experience in all three age groups.
• For more information on the CDA requirements, please visit the CDA Council website.

Curriculum

1. Getting Started
2. How to Take This Course
3. Why Earn a Child Development Certification?
4. The Portfolio Introduction
5. Principles of Child Development and Learning
6. Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment
7. Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development
8. Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development
9. Building Productive Relationships with Families
10. Managing an Effective Program
11. Observing and Recording Children's Behavior
12. Achieving High-Quality Care
13. Final Portfolio Review
14. CDA Prep and Taking Your Exam
15. Employability
16. Final Exam
17. Resources

Instructors

Kerri Welch

Kerri Welch has over 20 years of extensive experience in the field of early childhood education. More specifically, with the CDA credential, she previously served as an instructor and field supervisor at Duchess Community College in New York and as a PD Specialist for the CDA Council. She is currently teaching child development classes at Houston Community College.

 Kerri has successfully trained a diverse population of students by helping them advance in their careers in early childhood development through implementing a child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum that uses positive guidance techniques. She has a Master of Science in early childhood education with a focus on students with disabilities, a bachelor's degree in elementary education, and an associate degree in early childhood education.

 Kerri is on the advisory board of Informed Green Solutions, a national non-profit that has pioneered environmental education on green cleaning products for early childhood programs. She is extremely passionate about children's health, nutrition, and safety, especially regarding children with special needs.

Registration and Enrollment

This course is open enrollment. You can enroll and begin at any time.

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Disponible en espanol para estudiantes de alto nivel de ingles: Aprede Mas

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Visitadores de hogares CDA

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La credencial de Visitadores de hogares CDA (asociado en desarrollo infantile)del Concilio respalda los resultados de las investigaciones acerca de que la calidad de las experiencias de los niños en sus primeros años de vida es fundamental para su desarrollo óptimo. Educar a padres y adultos sobre el desarrollo y éxito académico de los niños contribuye al impacto positivo en los niños en sus hogares.

Requisitos:

• Educación-Tener un diploma de secundaria o equivalente (GED) y 120 horas reloj de educación formal en las 8 áreas temáticas CDA.
• Experiencia: Poseer 480 horas de experiencia trabajando en un programa de Visitadores de hogares
• Documentación: Preparar un Portafolio profesional; y una vez que haya cumplido con todos los requisitos, presentar la solicitud

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