The Indiana Non-formal CDA Project
- Is designed to assist early care and education providers in meeting the requirements needed to attain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- Seeks to improve the quality of child care by increasing the education and skills of providers.
- Is provided throughout the state by local agencies, like Childhood Connections, with experience in training for the CDA credential.
- Provides participants with training courses and books (for four courses), advising, and direct eligibility for the CDA Assessment. Those completing the 120 hours of training receive a $100 bonus.
- Is funded by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Family Resources, Bureau of Child Care, and is a project of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (AEYC).
To inquire about CDA classes, contact Childhood Connections directly at 866-693-0672 or contact IAEYC at 800-657-7577 or nonformalcda@iaeyc.org.
For more information on the CDA credential, please visit the Council for Professional Recognition.
Do you need assistance paying for your education?
T.E.A.C.H.® stands for Teacher Education And Compensation Helps. The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® INDIANA Project is a unique scholarship opportunity that links training, compensation, and commitment in order to improve the quality of early care and educational experiences for young children and their families.
Who Is Eligible for a Scholarship?
Any teacher, director, or family child care owner or employee living in Indiana and meeting the following criteria is eligible for a scholarship:
- Is employed at least 30 hours per week in a licensed, registered, or legally exempt early childhood center, family child care home, or registered ministry
- Earns a wage of $15.00 or less per hour (teachers) or $18.00 or less per hour (directors & owners)
- Has the support of the early childhood program where employed
- Has a high school diploma or GED
