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Join us at RIVHSA 2025 Leadership Summit on June 11th at 8:00 AM for an Opening General Session featuring the launch of The Council Table, the new podcast hosted by our CEO Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr.
For those not attending, be on the lookout later this fall for the release of The Council Table.
For those not attending, be on the lookout later this fall for the release of The Council Table.
June 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Join us at RIVHSA 2025 Leadership Summit on June 11th at 8:00 AM for an Opening General Session featuring the launch of The Council Table, the new podcast hosted by our CEO Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr.
For those not attending, be on the lookout later this fall for the release of The Council Table.
For those not attending, be on the lookout later this fall for the release of The Council Table.
60 years of Head Start. 60 years of results and impact. 🎂 🥳
What began in 1965 as a bold step in President Johnson’s War on Poverty has grown into a powerful movement—one that’s helped generations of children and families break the cycle of poverty through education, health, and family support.
What began in 1965 as a bold step in President Johnson’s War on Poverty has grown into a powerful movement—one that’s helped generations of children and families break the cycle of poverty through education, health, and family support.
May 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
60 years of Head Start. 60 years of results and impact. 🎂 🥳
What began in 1965 as a bold step in President Johnson’s War on Poverty has grown into a powerful movement—one that’s helped generations of children and families break the cycle of poverty through education, health, and family support.
What began in 1965 as a bold step in President Johnson’s War on Poverty has grown into a powerful movement—one that’s helped generations of children and families break the cycle of poverty through education, health, and family support.
Congratulations to a recent Preschool CDA® recipient, Ashley, from Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.! We are so excited for this next chapter in your career and wish you the best of luck as you continue educating young children. #MyCDA
May 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Congratulations to a recent Preschool CDA® recipient, Ashley, from Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.! We are so excited for this next chapter in your career and wish you the best of luck as you continue educating young children. #MyCDA
Congratulations to a recent Preschool CDA® recipient, Ashley, from The Academy at National Head Start Association. We are so excited for this next chapter in your career and wish you the best of luck as you continue educating young children.
#MyCDA #CDACouncil
#MyCDA #CDACouncil
May 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Congratulations to a recent Preschool CDA® recipient, Ashley, from The Academy at National Head Start Association. We are so excited for this next chapter in your career and wish you the best of luck as you continue educating young children.
#MyCDA #CDACouncil
#MyCDA #CDACouncil
#ICYMI: our April 2025 CounciLINK is available! Read it here, and subscribe to future newsletters for up-to-date Council and ECE news! conta.cc/3S4ipfv
#CounciLINKNewsletter #AprilEdition
#CounciLINKNewsletter #AprilEdition
May 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
#ICYMI: our April 2025 CounciLINK is available! Read it here, and subscribe to future newsletters for up-to-date Council and ECE news! conta.cc/3S4ipfv
#CounciLINKNewsletter #AprilEdition
#CounciLINKNewsletter #AprilEdition
As we close out Month of the Military Child, we’re honored to spotlight Thia Fox—a valued member of our team whose journey as a military child shaped her worldview and lifelong passion for connection and culture.
April 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
As we close out Month of the Military Child, we’re honored to spotlight Thia Fox—a valued member of our team whose journey as a military child shaped her worldview and lifelong passion for connection and culture.
Congrats to recent Renewal CDA® recipient, Melva! Your dedication to the field and the young children you serve is inspiring. We wish you all the best as you continue your #education journey.
Is your #CDA renewal coming up? Follow in their footsteps and begin the process today: ow.ly/oXeZ50VH1nT
Is your #CDA renewal coming up? Follow in their footsteps and begin the process today: ow.ly/oXeZ50VH1nT
April 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Congrats to recent Renewal CDA® recipient, Melva! Your dedication to the field and the young children you serve is inspiring. We wish you all the best as you continue your #education journey.
Is your #CDA renewal coming up? Follow in their footsteps and begin the process today: ow.ly/oXeZ50VH1nT
Is your #CDA renewal coming up? Follow in their footsteps and begin the process today: ow.ly/oXeZ50VH1nT
The National Head Start Association (#NHSA) has partnered with Articulate to revolutionize access to the Child Development Associate® (#CDA) credential™ by launching a 120-hour online course.
April 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The National Head Start Association (#NHSA) has partnered with Articulate to revolutionize access to the Child Development Associate® (#CDA) credential™ by launching a 120-hour online course.
The Council for Professional Recognition is urging immediate action to protect the Head Start program, which faces potential budget cuts that could eliminate funding entirely according to recent media reports.
April 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The Council for Professional Recognition is urging immediate action to protect the Head Start program, which faces potential budget cuts that could eliminate funding entirely according to recent media reports.
For immediate release: the Council for Professional Recognition's Board of Directors have issued a statement regarding threats being made to Head Start funding. Read the full statement here and learn how you can act today to support Head Start: ow.ly/uNPz50VEZPH
#SupportHeadStart #CDABoardStatement
#SupportHeadStart #CDABoardStatement
April 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
For immediate release: the Council for Professional Recognition's Board of Directors have issued a statement regarding threats being made to Head Start funding. Read the full statement here and learn how you can act today to support Head Start: ow.ly/uNPz50VEZPH
#SupportHeadStart #CDABoardStatement
#SupportHeadStart #CDABoardStatement
Congratulations to a recent Family Child Care Bilingual CDA® recipient, Leslie! We are so excited for this next chapter in your career and wish you the best of luck as you continue educating young children. #MyCDA
April 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Congratulations to a recent Family Child Care Bilingual CDA® recipient, Leslie! We are so excited for this next chapter in your career and wish you the best of luck as you continue educating young children. #MyCDA
Join us in just 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒓 for the Council Alumni Network's webinar, EQUITY: Unifying A Framework to Eliminate Barriers When Establishing Equitable Opportunities.
📅 April 17, 2025
⏰ 1:00PM ET
🔗 councilcan.org/networks/eve...
Can't make it? All registrants will receive a link to the recording.
📅 April 17, 2025
⏰ 1:00PM ET
🔗 councilcan.org/networks/eve...
Can't make it? All registrants will receive a link to the recording.
April 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Join us in just 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒓 for the Council Alumni Network's webinar, EQUITY: Unifying A Framework to Eliminate Barriers When Establishing Equitable Opportunities.
📅 April 17, 2025
⏰ 1:00PM ET
🔗 councilcan.org/networks/eve...
Can't make it? All registrants will receive a link to the recording.
📅 April 17, 2025
⏰ 1:00PM ET
🔗 councilcan.org/networks/eve...
Can't make it? All registrants will receive a link to the recording.
What makes the Early Educators Leadership Conference so special?
Watch this video to get Executive Director of the Early Childhood Innovation Center Kim Krzanowski's take on EELC, and discover for yourself why so many attendees return year after year. Learn more and register here: ow.ly/sL4H50VC27E
Watch this video to get Executive Director of the Early Childhood Innovation Center Kim Krzanowski's take on EELC, and discover for yourself why so many attendees return year after year. Learn more and register here: ow.ly/sL4H50VC27E
April 16, 2025 at 11:23 PM
What makes the Early Educators Leadership Conference so special?
Watch this video to get Executive Director of the Early Childhood Innovation Center Kim Krzanowski's take on EELC, and discover for yourself why so many attendees return year after year. Learn more and register here: ow.ly/sL4H50VC27E
Watch this video to get Executive Director of the Early Childhood Innovation Center Kim Krzanowski's take on EELC, and discover for yourself why so many attendees return year after year. Learn more and register here: ow.ly/sL4H50VC27E
The CDA® 50th Anniversary Sale is LIVE! 🥳 From April 14 through June 30, 2025, you can save 20% on all publications and merchandise* in the Council store. Use code CDA50 to receive your discount.
Shop our store #sale now! 👉 www.cdacouncil.org/store
*Note: bundles and clearance items are excluded.
Shop our store #sale now! 👉 www.cdacouncil.org/store
*Note: bundles and clearance items are excluded.
April 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The CDA® 50th Anniversary Sale is LIVE! 🥳 From April 14 through June 30, 2025, you can save 20% on all publications and merchandise* in the Council store. Use code CDA50 to receive your discount.
Shop our store #sale now! 👉 www.cdacouncil.org/store
*Note: bundles and clearance items are excluded.
Shop our store #sale now! 👉 www.cdacouncil.org/store
*Note: bundles and clearance items are excluded.
Music is a powerful tool in ECE, helping children develop language skills, coordination, and self-expression. For WOYC’s Music Monday, we’re providing resources to help educators and families use music to support children’s development.👇
In English: ow.ly/AK1O50Vw9py
En español: ow.ly/h7ty50Vw9pz
In English: ow.ly/AK1O50Vw9py
En español: ow.ly/h7ty50Vw9pz
April 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Music is a powerful tool in ECE, helping children develop language skills, coordination, and self-expression. For WOYC’s Music Monday, we’re providing resources to help educators and families use music to support children’s development.👇
In English: ow.ly/AK1O50Vw9py
En español: ow.ly/h7ty50Vw9pz
In English: ow.ly/AK1O50Vw9py
En español: ow.ly/h7ty50Vw9pz
It's Week of the Young Child™! 🎉 Tune in all week for fun themes, activities, and resources to celebrate early learning, young children, and the teachers, families, and communities supporting them.
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#WOYC2025 #WeekOfTheYoungChild #CelebrateECE #EarlyLearningMatters #EarlyChildhoodEducation
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#WOYC2025 #WeekOfTheYoungChild #CelebrateECE #EarlyLearningMatters #EarlyChildhoodEducation
April 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
It's Week of the Young Child™! 🎉 Tune in all week for fun themes, activities, and resources to celebrate early learning, young children, and the teachers, families, and communities supporting them.
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#WOYC2025 #WeekOfTheYoungChild #CelebrateECE #EarlyLearningMatters #EarlyChildhoodEducation
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#WOYC2025 #WeekOfTheYoungChild #CelebrateECE #EarlyLearningMatters #EarlyChildhoodEducation
Get to know the Council ✨ Meet Wilnara, Graphic Designer
“It’s okay to be yourself. It’s okay to be courageous, confident and fun-loving, too.”
Read more about Wilnara here: ow.ly/tOkU50VuUol
#MeetTheTeam #CDAteam #CouncilSpotlight #GraphicDesigner #CreativeTeam #BehindTheScenes #WomenInDesign
“It’s okay to be yourself. It’s okay to be courageous, confident and fun-loving, too.”
Read more about Wilnara here: ow.ly/tOkU50VuUol
#MeetTheTeam #CDAteam #CouncilSpotlight #GraphicDesigner #CreativeTeam #BehindTheScenes #WomenInDesign
April 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Get to know the Council ✨ Meet Wilnara, Graphic Designer
“It’s okay to be yourself. It’s okay to be courageous, confident and fun-loving, too.”
Read more about Wilnara here: ow.ly/tOkU50VuUol
#MeetTheTeam #CDAteam #CouncilSpotlight #GraphicDesigner #CreativeTeam #BehindTheScenes #WomenInDesign
“It’s okay to be yourself. It’s okay to be courageous, confident and fun-loving, too.”
Read more about Wilnara here: ow.ly/tOkU50VuUol
#MeetTheTeam #CDAteam #CouncilSpotlight #GraphicDesigner #CreativeTeam #BehindTheScenes #WomenInDesign
Congratulations to a recent Infant Toddler CDA® recipient, Jenny! We are so excited for this next chapter in your career and wish you the best of luck as you continue educating young children.
#myCDA #CDA #ECE #teacher #educator #education #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhood #congratulations
#myCDA #CDA #ECE #teacher #educator #education #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhood #congratulations
April 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Congratulations to a recent Infant Toddler CDA® recipient, Jenny! We are so excited for this next chapter in your career and wish you the best of luck as you continue educating young children.
#myCDA #CDA #ECE #teacher #educator #education #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhood #congratulations
#myCDA #CDA #ECE #teacher #educator #education #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhood #congratulations
#ICYMI: our March 2025 CounciLINK is available! Read it here, and subscribe to future newsletters for up-to-date Council and ECE news! conta.cc/4j4CkXb
#CounciLINK #ECEnews #StayInformed #ECEupdates #EarlyChildhoodEducation
#CounciLINK #ECEnews #StayInformed #ECEupdates #EarlyChildhoodEducation
April 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
#ICYMI: our March 2025 CounciLINK is available! Read it here, and subscribe to future newsletters for up-to-date Council and ECE news! conta.cc/4j4CkXb
#CounciLINK #ECEnews #StayInformed #ECEupdates #EarlyChildhoodEducation
#CounciLINK #ECEnews #StayInformed #ECEupdates #EarlyChildhoodEducation
#ICYMI: The Pathway to Equity Scholarship to attend the #EELC2025. 🥳 Early childhood professionals who have dedicated their work to focus on JEDIB are encouraged to apply by April 18th.
Learn more about the application requirements below!
English: ow.ly/UrTQ50ViqoV
Español: ow.ly/kguc50ViqoT
Learn more about the application requirements below!
English: ow.ly/UrTQ50ViqoV
Español: ow.ly/kguc50ViqoT
April 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
#ICYMI: The Pathway to Equity Scholarship to attend the #EELC2025. 🥳 Early childhood professionals who have dedicated their work to focus on JEDIB are encouraged to apply by April 18th.
Learn more about the application requirements below!
English: ow.ly/UrTQ50ViqoV
Español: ow.ly/kguc50ViqoT
Learn more about the application requirements below!
English: ow.ly/UrTQ50ViqoV
Español: ow.ly/kguc50ViqoT
In this month's Moment with Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr., our CEO reflects on how Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHSA) programs support farmworker families by providing bilingual services, flexible care, and nurturing early learning environments. Read more here: ow.ly/t9kg50VquaB
March 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
In this month's Moment with Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr., our CEO reflects on how Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHSA) programs support farmworker families by providing bilingual services, flexible care, and nurturing early learning environments. Read more here: ow.ly/t9kg50VquaB
📢 Join us for the 2025 Early Educators Leadership #Conference (#EELC2025) in #Orlando, FL, Oct. 8-11, 2025! 🎉 Celebrate 50 years of the CDA® with engaging #sessions on #policy, credentialing, #leadership & inclusion. Don’t miss this milestone #event! ➡️ Learn more: ow.ly/c1Bc50Vq3lc
March 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
📢 Join us for the 2025 Early Educators Leadership #Conference (#EELC2025) in #Orlando, FL, Oct. 8-11, 2025! 🎉 Celebrate 50 years of the CDA® with engaging #sessions on #policy, credentialing, #leadership & inclusion. Don’t miss this milestone #event! ➡️ Learn more: ow.ly/c1Bc50Vq3lc
Congratulations to recent Infant Toddler CDA® recipients, Dawn and Hannah! This mother-daughter duo got their CDA together! We are so excited for this next chapter in your career and wish you both the best of luck as you continue educating young children. #MyCDA
March 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Congratulations to recent Infant Toddler CDA® recipients, Dawn and Hannah! This mother-daughter duo got their CDA together! We are so excited for this next chapter in your career and wish you both the best of luck as you continue educating young children. #MyCDA