The positive impact adults have on children’s growth, learning and development is enhanced when they continue their own learning through professional development. Professional development is available for early care and education professionals working in centers, schools, and Family Child Care homes.
Action for Children provides a wide variety of professional development opportunities through classes, special training events, networking opportunities, study groups and more. Information about professional development scheduled by Action for Children can be found on the Ohio Professional Registry. Nearly all trainings offered through Action for Children are Ohio approved through Step Up to Quality (SUTQ). Explore Action for Children’s new course catalog, filled with information on trainings and events designed to support your growth and success. Discover our offerings and register with ease!
Action for Children’s professional development trainings often require registration via OCCRRA or Eventbrite.
Training participants are expected to adhere to basic policies and guidelines when attending classes at Action for Children. Learn more below.
Action for Children has a catalog of over 80 Ohio Approved (OA) trainings to meet the needs of your program. These courses can be scheduled as private trainings at your program for a customized PD day.
A CDA is a national credential that educators working with children birth to 5 and their families can earn by demonstrating their knowledge, skills and abilities in the early childhood education field. Action for Children offers a highly respected program to both center-based staff and home providers, which prepares child care professionals to apply to the Council for Professional Recognition and earn their CDAs. Earning a CDA allows you to:
Advance your career
Demonstrate your commitment to the ECE field
Understand developmentally appropriate practices
Increase your confidence
Meet job and statewide requirements such as SUTQ
Have access to scholarships
Have the potential to earn more money through POWER Ohio
-Bachelor of Science in Education, Creative Pedagogies specialization (non-licensure)
-Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education (licensure)
Free parking is available at 1105 Schrock Avenue. Visitors are encouraged to park at the lot closest to the main entrance for easy access to the AFC office.
Visitors may enter through the reception area in Action for Children’s office.
To learn more about professional development programs, visit the Ohio Professional Registry or contact Action for Children today.