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.
Head Start doesn’t just prepare young children for school—it prepares them for life. From small towns to big cities, its reach is unmatched and results are undeniable.
Join us in celebrating this milestone by sharing your personal story, advocating for Head Start, and more: birthday.nhsa.org
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.
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
#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
From road-tripping to Panama in an RV to navigating life across continents, Thia’s story is a testament to the resilience, perspective, and leadership military children bring to every space.
📖 Read her story and join us in celebrating the strength and impact of military children: ow.ly/X9bC50VKUaR
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
At the Council, we're proud to see how organizations like NHSA are enhancing the pathway to the CDA credential, ensuring that early childhood educators are well-equipped to foster the development of our youngest learners.
🔗 Read more about NHSA's approach: www.articulate.com/resources/ca...
This innovative #program integrates interactive modules, real-time coaching, and multilingual support, making professional development more accessible and flexible for #educators nationwide.
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.
#SaveHeadStart #ProtectEarlyEducation #SupportHeadStart #ActForChildren #CDACommunity #HeadStartMatters #FundECE #EarlyLearningEquity #NoCutsToHeadStart #HeadStartWorks #InvestInOurFuture #ECEAdvocacy #SpeakUpForKids #SupportOurEducators #DefendHeadStart #ContactCongress
• Contact your local leaders: mayors, school board members, superintendents, local councils, and other officials to encourage them to speak out publicly and contact their federal counterparts.
Together, we can ensure the continuation of this vital program for our communities.
Act Today for Head Start:
• Contact your member of the U.S. House: www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
• Contact your U.S. Senators: www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
• Contact The White House: www.whitehouse.gov/contact
This would jeopardize access to early learning for nearly 800,000 children, force centers to close, and result in job losses for educators.
We encourage our community to contact their representatives and the White House to share their stories and express the importance of Head Start funding.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
#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
#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
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
