Early Childhood

Lastinger Learning CDA® Pathways

These professional learning pathways available in English and Spanish support early childhood educators in completing the courses required to qualify for a CDA®.

Program Overview

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The Lastinger Learning CDA® Pathway is a combination of online professional learning, job-embedded practice, communities of practice and technical assistance to support early childhood educators to earn their CDA®.

Over the course of 10 months, early childhood educators will:

Participate in Communities of Practice

Complete six online courses aligned to CDA® standards

Receive technical assistance support on creating a professional portfolio

Este programa también está disponible en español:

Programa para la CDA en español

Eligible Participants

Early childhood educator in School Readiness and/or Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten contracted programs who:

Work in infant, toddler or preschool classrooms within childcare centers

Are referred by a participating Early Learning Coalition, RCMA or FLAEYC

Have a high school diploma or GED

How to Enroll

We are partnering with select Early Learning Coalitions to enroll participants in the Fall 2025 term.

To indicate interest in future CDA® Pathway offerings and to receive updates about other Lastinger Learning programs, please fill out the Program Interest Form.

Fill Out the Program Interest Form

Stipend Information

Please visit the Stipends Hub for information about the 2025-26 stipends.

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Benefits

Learn strategies to improve kindergarten readiness

Implement learning through job-embedded, competency-based practice

Further education knowledge and credentials in early childhood education

The CDA® credential satisfies the requirements needed to earn the Florida Child Care Staff Credential

Earn a $2,000 stipend after successful completion of the six courses in the pathway

Timeline

Term duration: August 11, 2025 – June 9, 2026

Connect With Us

Fill out our Program Interest Form to stay up to date on Lastinger Learning course offerings, or contact us to bring Lastinger Learning programs to your district or organization.

Program Interest Form