eCDA

In March 2009 the Council was excited to offer its very first online professional development opportunity! Partnering with Teaching Strategies, we were the first organization in New York State to offer eCDA. Teaching Strategies is a nationally recognized organization that specializes in publishing early childhood materials. eCDA is an online CDA program which was created with early childhood educators in mind. It is a great tool for staff who work in early care and education programs full time. The eCDA is the newest form of distance learning with many interactive modules. Our model is a hybrid version of the CDA and includes technical support from Master’s level professionals who conduct the in person portion of the eCDA on a monthly basis.  We now have a rolling enrollment process in place for this class, so we are able to accommodate students as soon as they are ready to enroll.  If you are interested in the eCDA, please contact Janine Duke who can assist you in completing an application and obtaining EIP funding to cover the cost of the course.