The and Washtenaw Community College are partnering to bring high-quality training to meet the needs of early care and education providers in Southeast Michigan.
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A mandatory CDA practicum meeting/orientation will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4 in Room 129 of the Occupational Education Building on the 蘑菇视频 campus (see map/directions).
The program begins at the onset of 蘑菇视频's Winter 2023 semester, which starts Monday, Jan. 9, with classes running through April 29. Fall semester classes will run from August 28 through December 16.
Classes offer:
- Weekly, online classes facilitated by 蘑菇视频 faculty member.
- The 120 hours required by the Council for Professional Recognition while earning 10 college credits ( in the Winter 2023 semester and in Fall 2023 semester) that will apply toward a Child Development Associate Degree.
- 240 hours practicum experience in a child care program ( in Winter 2023 and in Fall 2023) with coaching by a 蘑菇视频 Faculty member
- T.E.A.C.H. scholarships cover most or all of the cost for the college credits, books and the CDA credential fee for eligible participants
Participants in the CDA training program must first apply to become students at 蘑菇视频 and apply for a T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Michigan scholarship prior to attending.
The 蘑菇视频 application can be found at and must be completed no later than January 3, 2023. Set up your student ID, transfer credits to 蘑菇视频, establish your academic levels and complete an orientation either virtually or in-person.
Submit your T.E.A.C.H. scholarship application at and select "Associate Degree/CDA Training" for scholarship type. Applicants must submit a financial aid application at prior to applying for a scholarship. Contact T.E.A.C.H. for information about the application process and scholarship eligibility at [email protected] or 866-648-3224, ext. 312.
CONTACTS
CDA Course Questions: Beth Marshall, Department Co-Chair, [email protected]
Academic Advising: Call 734-677-5102 and make an appointment with Niki Lee. You must speak with Niki before registering for classes.
蘑菇视频 Application Support: 蘑菇视频 Admissions Office, 734-973-3543
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Support: [email protected] or 866-648-3224. ext. 305
蘑菇视频 Financial Aid Office: 734-973-3523
Additional information about the CDA classes . There is a tab in the upper right corner: CDA Classes.
This project is supported by funding provided from the Michigan Department of Education utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Tags: Child Development, Community enrichment, community involvement