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In cooperation with the Ocean Affiliate of NAEYC,
Every Child First offers an all-inclusive C.D.A. Seminar Program!
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       Now you can get the 120 hours of training required for the CDA in just
  
6 months with the brand new CDA Seminar Program from Every Child First!
             Online courses that you complete at your convenience are combined with monthly seminars –
                                  it’s the perfect pairing of flexible scheduling & hands-on interaction! 
       You just choose the track you need:
The Infant/Toddler CDA or The Preschool CDA!
E-courses will be emailed to you monthly. Just  download the materials to review them on  your computer or print them out – then read  them at your convenience!  These practical  training courses on topics like “Building  Literacy” and “Effective Parent Communication” are written by experienced  teachers – full of tips to help you provide the best environment for your students!
Local monthly seminars provide hands-on activities to help round out your understanding of each month’s topics. Brainstorming sessions & discussion groups allow you to ask questions and share your ideas. Every seminar also reviews different aspects of the CDA portfolio & application process.
Director Discount Plan:
  Receive a
$50 discount per participant
  when you register 3 or more staff members
  at the same time and prepay in full with a
  company check.  Simply register each staff
  member but leave the credit card info.blank
  on the application, and put coupon code
  "Director" in the comments section along
  with your phone number.  We will call you
  with mailing instructions for your check.
Each seminar will also highlight a component of the CDA portfolio and you will begin to create your own portfolio, which is required when you are ready to apply for your CDA credential.  The final seminar will feature practice sessions for the  required early childhood examination and oral interview.  You will also create a customized CDA completion plan, and  review the entire CDA application process.
This one of a kind complete program supports you from start to finish!
    The next session of this unique program begins SEPTEMBER 19,2009!
     Limited class size, so register today -
register by August 15th and receive a free personalized CDA binder!

Highlights of the CDA Seminar Program:
 
Part 1: Monthly Seminars - (total of 40 clock hours of training)
      
Dates: One Saturday a month, seven seminars total, September 19 - April 24th
                    9/19, 10/17, 12/12, 1/16, 2/20, 3/27, 4/24
      
Time: 9:00-3:00 (free tutoring sessions 3:00-3:30)
      
Location: St. Andrew Church
                        1528 Church Road  Toms River, NJ
      
Seminar Instructor: Lisa Lockwood, CDA Instructor at Ocean County College
Part 2: E-courses - (total of 80 clock hours of training)
   New course books will be emailed to you monthly.  After reading the book you will complete a quiz
   for each e-course.
Part 3: Portfolio Preparation -
  Each seminar highlights a component of the CDA portfolio and helps you create your own portfolio. 
Part 4: CDA Application -
   The final seminar will feature practice sessions for the  required early childhood examination
   and oral interview.  You will also create a customized CDA completion plan, and  review the CDA
   Application process.

  When you complete the program, you will receive a CDA Training Certificate documenting the complete
  120 hours required for your CDA application!  Total cost for this all-inclusive fast paced six month CDA
  preparation program is only $125 a month for a total of $825, with over $800 in scholarship applications
  provided in class and Director discount plans available.

  Now you CAN earn your CDA
this school year- register online at everychildfirst.com today!
Prepayment Discount Plan:
   Pay in full at time of registration with
   your credit card and receive a
$25
 
discount!  Complete tuition will be only
   $850 instead of $875. Simply put
   coupon code "
prepay" in the comments
   section of your application and your
   credit card will be charged $850.
Tuition Payment Schedule:
  
Your tuition includes your course materials, the CDA
   application packet, all e-courses, and all seminars. 

  The first tuition payment of $125 must be paid with a credit
  card when you register.   Monthly tuition payments of $125
  will be due at each seminar January through July, for
  a total tuition of $875.  These payments can be made via
  credit card or check.
No partial credit will be given for seminars not paid in full.
Scholarship applications will be distributed at the first class.
Register now!
Register now!