It is National School Bus Safety Week! “Recognizing the critical importance of school bus operations in safely delivering students to in-person learning, Governor Larry Hogan issued a proclamation declaring School Bus Safety Week in Maryland, October 18-22. The proclamation celebrates school ... National School Bus Safety Week
The arts in early childhood education offer children a wealth of social-emotional, cognitive, and motor development opportunities. Through engagement with music, dance, and visual arts, children are able to learn social skills, emotional regulation, increased language skills, and improve gross and f... Wolf Trap Early Learning Programs
CDA Online It’s going to take me how long to earn my Associates Degree?!!!! There has to be a faster and easier way to advance my career!! No worries, there is! The Child Development Associate Credential will take less time (and money) to complete than earning an Associates Degree. Are you l... CDA Online
Your boss just came to you and reminded you that you are missing several of your required hours of continued training and the year end is quickly approaching. You roll your eyes and think to yourself, “Why do I have to do these hours? I never get anything out of these training sessions and I d... Online Childcare Courses
Child care employees have a monumental role in the care and support of children. While we often consider academic outcomes and developmental growth as the basis of this care, medication administration is a critical component of ongoing and essential care of children. In Maryland, child care employee... Medication Administration
Working with children has always been a passion for you and you would like to turn that passion into a career. You want an opportunity to mold young minds, support children’s growth, and help each child develop socially and emotionally. You want to stand out to potential employers and have the... How to become a preschool teacher and be in demand.
What is the CDA? The Child Development Associate (commonly known as the CDA) is a credential educators can earn that proves their competency in early childhood education, and is a great way to advance your career in the field. Developed in the 1970s, the CDA was to be the solution to improving... What to Know About the CDA
The sounds of children playing throughout learning centers as teachers circulate the room engaging in conversations around the children’s play fill the early childhood classroom. Laughter is a key ingredient here as teachers develop their curriculum around the children’s interests.... How to Become a Preschool Teacher
Candidates seeking a national CDA certification, must complete a suggested minimum sequence of modules to cover areas of training required by the National CDA. Candidates must also complete 480 hours of working with children in the age range for which they are being assessed. Our trainings ca... Organizing Your CDA Portfolio
Guide Spotlights Path To Early Childhood Education Careers The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has released “Careers in Early Childhood Education: A MARYLAND GUIDE,” providing guidance about the educational pathways available for potential and current early chil... Guide Spotlights Path To Early Childhood Education Careers