Management
The Management track is intended for beginning Managers serving in center based child development and school-age programs. This track is designed to aid managers and provide best practices for implementing program policy and supporting staff members in their centers. The track offers training and professional development resources, including written narrative, video, skill building activities and tools. The Management track consists of courses that mirror the core Child Development Associate (CDA) competencies plus a course on preventing child abuse and one on recognizing and reporting child abuse
Safe Environments
Provide oversight and accountability for the safety of children and youth in your program.
Healthy Environments
Support professionals in creating healthy environments through program policies and supervision practices.
Learning Environments
Create a program environment that meets the needs of all children and families.
Physical Development
Create a safe, appropriate program environment that promotes physical activity.
Cognitive Development
Implement leadership practices that support children’s learning and cognition.
Communication & Language Development
Learn how to effectively communicate with professionals and families.
Self & Cultural Understanding
Promote a positive sense of self in professionals, children, and families.
Family Engagement
Model leadership practices that support professionals in their work with families.
Professionalism
Examine leadership practices that contribute to professionals' sense of professionalism.
Child Abuse: Identification & Reporting
Recognize and support professionals in identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
Child Abuse: Prevention
Learn staffing and management practices that prevent child abuse and neglect.