Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow
Get CDA and Louisiana Ancillary Certified!
Find Out How You Can Qualify for a FREE Scholarship!
CONTACT US TODAY!
Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow
Get CDA and Louisiana Ancillary Certified!
Find Out How You Can Qualify for a FREE Scholarship!
CONTACT US TODAY!

We Offer Training and Workshops for Adults Pursuing a Career in Child Development

Children First Professional Development is an education and career development center for adults wishing to pursue a career in child development. We provide training and workshops for adults to receive their CDA Certification and Louisiana Ancillary Certification. This program have been approved by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).

We are family owned and operated and have been in business for over 17 years. Our instructors have all obtained master’s degrees in early education, and have a passion for educating adults and starting them on their path to a career in child development. Louisiana Pathways, a career development organization for Louisiana adults, also provides free scholarships for candidates who qualify.

We Offer Training and Workshops for Adults Pursuing a Career in Child Development

Children First Professional Development is an education and career development center for adults wishing to pursue a career in child development. We provide training and workshops for adults to receive their CDA Certification and Louisiana Ancillary Certification. These program have been approved by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).

We are family owned and operated and have been in business for over 17 years. Our instructors have all obtained master’s degrees in early education, and have a passion for educating adults and starting them on their path to a career in child development. Louisiana Pathways, a career development organization for Louisiana adults, also provides free scholarships for candidates who qualify.

Children First Professional Development Center Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Program

We are in Partnership with the Following:

  • University of Florida
  • CDA Council for PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
  • Calcasieu Parish Lead Agency/Early Childhood Director
  • Childcare Directors
  • Headstart Directors
  • Resource and Referral Technical Assistants
  • Retired Early Childhood Administrators
  • Calcasieu Parish Police Jury/Louisiana Workforce Commission

Candidate's Professional Development Process:

  • 8-month program
  • 8 online courses (9 college credits)
  • 4 Terms - Each Term is 9 weeks with 2 weeks off in between
  • 2 courses per term
  • Receive Louisiana Ancillary and CDA Certification
Louisiana Ancillary Program — Daughter Holding Her Mom's Face In Lake Charles, LA

We are in Partnership with the Following:

  • University of Florida
  • CDA Council for PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
  • Calcasieu Parish Lead Agency/Early Childhood Director
  • Childcare Directors
  • Headstart Directors
  • Resource and Referral Technical Assistants
  • Retired Early Childhood Administrators
  • Calcasieu Parish Police Jury/Louisiana Workforce Commission

Candidate's Professional Development Process:

  • 8-month program
  • 8 online courses (9 college credits)
  • 4 Terms - Each Term is 9 weeks with 2 weeks off in between
  • 2 courses per term
  • Receive Louisiana Ancillary and CDA Certification
Louisiana Ancillary Program — Daughter Holding Her Mom's Face In Lake Charles, LA
CDA — Group Of Teenagers Smiling  In Lake Charles, CA

Facilitated Instruction:

  • Face-to-Face time with instructor / coach twice a month
  • Opportunities for reflection, feedback and peer collaboration within facilitated community of practice sessions

Coaching/Mentoring Support:

  • Embedded throughout the course work
  • Target 3 times per course
  • On-site program coaching
  • Support with CLASS tools and curriculum
  • On-site media center with access to free WIFI and computers
Coaching is all about having someone believe in you and encourage you, about getting valuable feedback, about seeing things from new perspectives, and setting your sights on new horizons.
Author: Elena Aguilar

Sista, "We got your back!"

CDA — Group Of Teenagers Smiling  In Lake Charles, CA

Facilitated Instruction:

  • Face-to-Face time with instructor / coach twice a month
  • Opportunities for reflection, feedback and peer collaboration within facilitated community of practice sessions

Coaching/Mentoring Support:

  • Embedded throughout the course work
  • Target 3 times per course
  • On-site program coaching
  • Support with CLASS tools and curriculum
  • On-site media center with access to free WIFI and computers
Coaching is all about having someone believe in you and encourage you, about getting valuable feedback, about seeing things from new perspectives, and setting your sights on new horizons.
Author: Elena Aguilar

Sista, "We got your back!"

Applied Practice Experiences:

  • 4 hours per course
  • Each course includes job embedded strategies for practicing learned skills

Cost to Candidates:

  • Tuition may be paid for by Louisiana Pathways Scholarship for qualifying candidates
  • Candidates must remain in good academic standing
  • For students paying out of pocket, we accept one payment, or payments in 4 installments. We accept VISA, Mastercard, cash, and check for payments.

Candidates understands and agrees to the following to be successful in the program:

  • Face-to-face meetings are scheduled twice a month
  • Students are recommended to attend 80% of all scheduled face-to-face meetings to get the full benefit of the program
  • Mastery of 80% of coursework through forum post, reflection post, strategy planning forms, and final mastery project.
  • 100% completion of applied practice experience.  
  • Candidate agrees to complete the 8-month program. 
Upon completion of program, you will meet all requirements for Ancillary Certificate and we will guide and prepare you for the CDA process and national exam. We encourage your educational degree.

Welcome to the best steps to changing and advancing your life while moving your career forward.

Once you receive your Ancillary Certificate/CDA, you can receive over $1,600.00 each year on your Louisiana tax return, possibly receive more money on your job, get a promotion, become a director of a early learning program or return back to college.

For more information, or to sign up for a workshop, call us at 337-965-0424!

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