Jefferson Parish Early Childhood Collaborative



After January 1, 2018, coursework for the Child Development Associate (CDA) 

certificate, technical diploma and certificate of technical studies must be earned 

from a Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) 

approved provider in order for an individual to be eligible for the Louisiana Early

 Childhood Ancillary Certificate.



Beginning July 2019, all lead teachers working in publicly funded early learning

 centers must hold, at a minimum, a Louisiana Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate. For additional information about the Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate, click here .

Apply now to enroll in the Jefferson Parish Early Childhood Collaborative’s CDA 

program, a unique educational opportunity for early childhood educators to earn an 

Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate!



Apply Now

Application Deadline: Thursday May 31, 2018




What makes our program unique?

• 

Partnered with Teachstone and Penn State Extension Better Kid Care
• 

Blended web-based modules with once a month face-to-face instruction
• 

Job-embedded coaching and field-based experiences
• Use of CLASS 

concepts and CLASS scores, as well as Teachstone coaching strategies to

 translate knowledge gained through coursework into classroom practices



Apply Now

Application Deadline: Thursday May 31, 2018



Questions you may be asking yourself.

What is the CDA credential?



The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ is based on a core set of

 competency standards, which guide early care professionals as they work toward

 becoming qualified teachers of young children.



Teachers with a CDA credential have knowledge of how to put the CDA Competency 

Standards into practice and understanding of why those standards help children move

 with success from one developmental stage to another. Put simply, teachers with a

 CDA know how to nurture the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social development

of children.



What is the cost?



Candidates who have gained admission to an Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Program, and

 who meet the qualifying criteria for LA Pathways Scholarships, may apply for a scholarship totaling 

the approved amount of scholarship tuition. Therefore, CDA candidates who receive LA Pathways

 scholarships attend free of charge.



Benefits of an Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate:



• Advance your career


• Meet LA Department of Education requirements for lead teachers in Type III centers


• Reinforce your commitment to early childhood education


• Provide parents with peace of mind


• Learn more about CLASS and effective instructional interactions


• Increase your confidence



Apply Now

Application Deadline: Thursday May 31, 2018



Minimum eligibility requirements for Applicants:



• At least 18 years of age


• Have a high school diploma / GED


• Work at a type III center
• Must currently work part-time (at least 16 hours/week) or full-time in the early

 learning center as the lead teacher** (**Lead teachers will be prioritized for enrollment)
• Have less than 80 CDA hours registered through Louisiana Pathways


• Have less than 12 college credit hours in early care and education


• Applicants/recipients may not already hold a degree or certificate that qualifies 

the individual for the Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate



More information on qualifying degrees can be found in the Early Childhood

 Ancillary Certificate FAQs

Apply Now! Limited spots available

Application Deadline: Thursday May 31, 2018



Classes will begin mid August 18, 2018!

 If you have any questions, please email ec_cda@jppss.k12.la.us