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Register for CDA Credential Course
The Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (INAEYC) is pleased to announce the availability of the Child Development Associate (CDA®) credential course through the Indiana Non-Formal Project for the 2025-2026 calendar year. Classes will begin in August and September.
Apply today and include the following with your completed application packet:
- Copy of center license or early childhood program license
- Copy of the most recent 30 days of income or equivalent two paystubs from the last 30 days. (Family child care owners only need to submit the first two pages of 2024 1040 Tax Form and the 2024 Schedule C Tax Form)
- Copy of driver's license or State issued ID card (Indiana)
- Copy of high school diploma or HSE certificate/GED certificate
Please submit the complete application packet as one PDF to NFCDAApps@inaeyc.org. Do not send individual pictures or emails with each document.
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Join SPARK's Pay by Enrollment Lunch & Learn Workshop
Improve your knowledge of the Pay by Enrollment system by attending SPARK's quick and informative Lunch & Learn session. Get guidance on using attendance codes accurately for children and providers. Ensure proper records for Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) and On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK). You can also ask questions and troubleshoot common challenges in real-time with the SPARK team.
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Gain Support and Professional Development with INAEYC
The Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (INAEYC) has several upcoming opportunities for child care providers. Join INAEYC's Workforce Systems Team for the following opportunities:
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Register for SPARK Group Coaching
SPARK Learning Lab is offering 11 new group coaching opportunities starting the first week of July. Collaborate in groups on topics like Paths to QUALITY™, Infant Toddler, Active Supervision, and more.
These virtual coaching sessions last 2-3 months and provide an excellent opportunity to grow skills for your program. Register for SPARK Group Coaching.
Upcoming sessions:
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PTQ Level 2 Advancement for Homes: Mondays at 1:30 p.m. ET from July 7 to August 11
- Bebés y niños pequeños (en español): jueves a la 1:30 p.m. ET 10 de Julio a 7 de Agosto
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Infant Toddler for Homes: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. ET from July 8 to August 12
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PTQ Nivel 2 (en español): martes a las 5:30 p.m. ET de 8 de Julio a 12 de Agosto
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NAFCC: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. ET from July 9 to September 10
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NAEYC: Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. ET from July 9 to September 10
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Active Supervision for Homes: Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. ET from July 10 to August 14
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Infant Toddler for Facilities: Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. ET from July 10 to July 31
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PTQ Level 2 Advancement for Facilities: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. ET from July 15 to August 12
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Active Supervision for Facilities: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. ET from July 15 to August 19
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NECPA: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. ET from July 16 to August 27
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Enroll in SPARK Provider Support Groups
A new round of Provider Support Groups is coming soon with updated times and dates. These 90-minute virtual sessions will begin the week of July 21 and continue for 10 weeks. Participants will have the opportunity to share challenges and successes they face as program leaders in a confidential setting with peers and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Group sessions schedule is listed below:
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Tuesdays from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET
- Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. ET
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Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET
Have questions about SPARK Provider Support Groups? Reach out to the SPARK Help Desk at 1-800-299-1627, help@indianaspark.com, or use the 'Chat with an Expert' feature on IndianaSpark.com.
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Attend Upcoming SPARK Learning Lab Trainings
Explore upcoming training opportunities through SPARK Learning Lab. See a full list of upcoming face-to-face training, live webinars, and live resources, plus read training descriptions and find registration instructions at IndianaSpark.com/training.
This week's training schedule includes:
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