A monthly resource for early childhood professionals in the Miami Valley
 Aug. 21, 2019
Is your CDA credential expired?    
CDA Renewal Amnesty Program in 2020!  
 
The Council for Professional Recognition will offer a limited-time CDA Renewal Amnesty Program from Jan. 1 through March 31, 2020. This means that anyone with a CDA credential expiration date as far back as Jan. 1, 2010, will have the opportunity to complete the renewal process and make their credential active again.

All applications and payments ($125) must be submitted online by March 31, 2020. Per the Council, no exceptions or extensions will be granted.

The following eligibility rules apply:
  • Have an expiration date as far back as Jan. 1, 2010
  • Meet all current renewal requirements
You can apply online using YourCouncil (click here to learn how to access your account)

The Council encourages participants to allow for enough time to obtain the requirements needed to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity. Visit the Council's CDA Renewal Amnesty Program web page to download helpful resources and keep up-to-date on resources that are available.

Have questions? Need help understanding the requirements or obtaining training? 4C CDA specialists can help you get ready to take advantage of this offer. Contact Karen Bundy at 513-758-1313 or email [email protected] today! 

We want to honor YOU!         
Early childhood award nominations open      
 
4C for Children has created the following awards to recognize individuals who make a difference in the lives of young children and families:

The June Sciarra Early Childhood Leadership Award is presented annually to one child care program administrator for outstanding service on behalf of young children and families.

The Early Childhood Educator Award recognizes an educator who impacts children on a daily basis. This includes those who work directly with children in the following settings: family child care programs, preschool programs (public or private), child care centers, school-age programs, or Head Start.

Both awards will be presented during the October 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference. The June Sciarra Award will be celebrated on Oct. 25 and the Early Childhood Award will be presented on Oct. 26, 2019.

The deadline for nominations for both awards is Sept. 3. Have a coworker, parent, teacher or community representative nominate you, or you may nominate yourself. Visit our website for more information about the award criteria and to find nomination forms.  

Don't forget to register for the 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference, presented by Positive Leaps, Oct. 25-26, at the Sharonville Convention Center.
CDA...The Best First Step!         
Upcoming orientation       
 
To participate in the next 4C Child Development Associate (CDA) Preparation Program, you are invited to attend "All About the CDA: Orientation to the CDA Process." During the orientation you will be given valuable information regarding the process of obtaining your CDA, scholarship opportunities, the fee structure and answers to any other questions you may have.  

Orientation for the next CDA class will take place at our Dayton Office (Kroc Center). Click on the date below to register:
Contact Linda Lockhart at 937-723-2725 with questions.


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Workshops
Sept. 6: The Psychology Behind Challenging Behaviors

Sept. 6: You Can't Come to My Birthday Party! Enhancing Social Competence

Sept. 14: Communicable Disease Recognition and Prevention (Initial Training)

Sept. 26-27: Taking the Lead: Ohio's Program Administrator CKC
Save These Dates
Sept. 3: Early bird pricing for 4C Conference ends!

Sept. 5: CDA Orientation

October 25-26: 4C for Children Leadership & Early Childhood Conference at the Sharonville Convention Center
About Us
4C for Children offers training and coaching for teachers, administrators, and family child care providers at all levels. 4C believes that when a child gets a solid foundation in those crucial early years, they'll be successful throughout their life.

Learn how to achieve a quality rating for your program, find new professional development opportunities and more at 4cforchildren.org/providers.