Registration Open for Trying Together’s Spring CDA Cohort
Trying Together has begun enrolling students in spring Child Development Associate (CDA) cohorts that begin in early January.
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Participants have the option to participate in one of two cohorts. The first cohort is hybrid and will run from Thursday, January 8 through Thursday, June 18. It meets virtually over Zoom Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and one Saturday per month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trying Together’s office in Squirrel Hill (5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh).
The second cohort will run from Saturday, January 10 through Saturday, June 20 and will meet in person every other Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trying Together’s office.
To enroll, participants must complete two applications:
Those with questions about the program should reach out to Patty McGee at patricia@tryingtogether.org.
About the CDA Credential
A CDA credential is the most widely recognized credential in the early childhood field and is a key stepping stone on the path to career advancement. The CDA Credential is based on a core set of competency standards that guide early learning professionals in their work to build on their professional experience and expertise.
As a nationally recognized credential, a CDA Credential enables early learning professionals to work in Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms in addition to early learning programs across the United States. Several topics are studied in a CDA program, including, but not limited to:
A healthy and safe learning environment
Physical, cognitive, language, and creative development
Social and emotional development
Positive guidance
Creating positive relationships with families
Program and classroom management
Observation and assessments
Professionalism in early childhood education
By earning a CDA Credential, early learning professionals strengthen their professional skill sets, gain opportunities to advance their careers, increase their confidence in the classroom, and reinforce their commitment to support young children and families.