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Apply Now: Fall 2025 Non-Formal CDA Courses
Early childhood educators have an exciting opportunity to advance their skills this fall through the Indiana Non-Formal CDA Course. These live, 14-week classes meet three evenings a week for three hours per session. Specific days and times may vary by course.
Attendance and active participation are required for all enrolled students. To be eligible, you must:
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Be employed in a child care center, child care home, or child care ministry that is licensed, registered, or certified as a Legally Licensed Exempt Program (LLEP) Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) provider by the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL)
- Be an Indiana resident, age 18 or older
- Work 20+ hours per week in Indiana
- Hold a high school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE)
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Have a current criminal history/background check on file with OECOSL
These courses are designed to strengthen professional practice, meet licensing and quality standards, and prepare educators for the national CDA credential — boosting both career growth and program quality. Early application is encouraged as space is limited and classes begin soon.
If you're ready to take the next step in your professional journey, email pd@inaeyc.org to learn more and start the application process. Don't miss this chance to build your knowledge, connect with peers, and elevate the learning experiences you provide for Indiana's youth.
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Gain Support and Grow with INAEYC
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Attend SPARK's Pay by Enrollment Training
Accurate attendance tracking is essential for maintaining compliance and ensuring smooth operations in child care programs.
Find out how to correctly use each of the attendance codes for children and providers. Keep accurate attendance records for Child Care and Development Fund and On My Way Pre-K vouchers. Register for the training:
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Find Peace with Calm
SPARK Learning Lab and the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning have partnered with Calm, the #1 ranked mental health app, to offer premium subscriptions to Indiana's early childhood education programs.
Individuals who own, work at, or volunteer in an Indiana-based early childhood or out-of-school program are eligible. Enjoy a premium subscription until February 2026.
Redeem your subscription in 5 easy steps:
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Visit IndianaSpark.com/calm
- Click the 'Get Started Here!' button
- Complete the interest form
- Use the unique code on the confirmation page to redeem your premium subscription
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Follow the instructions on the next page to get started with Calm
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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 session descriptions and find registration instructions at IndianaSpark.com/training.
The upcoming schedule includes:
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