Finding informative and trusted early childhood educator resources online can be a challenge. That’s why the CDA® Advisory Committee met virtually to learn more about the nonprofit, The Source for Learning (SFL) and its ECE webinar program that puts valuable knowledge within easy reach. They’re designed for early childhood educators working with children from birth to Pre-K and are presented by seasoned educators and subject matter experts.
SFL CEO Lynn Rejniak and Kamna Seth, Senior Director of ECE Initiatives, provided the committee members with an in-depth overview of their offerings for educators. Kamna has a particularly strong understanding of the CDA® process as she has served as a CDA PD Specialist™.
Webinar participants can earn professional learning certificates to document their professional growth. Recent topics have included:
The sessions are live during typical nap times in ECE centers and recorded for later viewing.
The committee was also made aware of SFL’s Early Childhood Administrator Professional Credential, VA-ECAP, that’s currently offered only in Virginia but may soon expand to other states It allows CDA® credentialed educators to build their professional portfolio with new skills in early childhood education, management and leadership.
Committee member Charvella McKaye is assistant professor for Early Childhood Development and Education at Columbus State Community College in Ohio and oversees the CDA® preparation program. She said, “We commend The Source for Learning for putting these webinars together as any time we have professional development in our field, it’s welcomed.”
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Jan Bigelow serves as Chief Financial Officer at the Council and has been with the organization since February of 2022.
Jan has more than 30 years in accounting and finance experience, including public accounting, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. She has held management-level positions with BDO Seidman, Kiplinger Washington Editors, Pew Center for Global Climate Change, Communities In Schools, B’nai B’rith Youth Organization and American Humane. Since 2003, Jan has worked exclusively in the non-profit sector where she has been a passionate advocate in improving business operations in order to further the mission of her employers.
Jan holds a CPA from the State of Virginia and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lycoming College. She resides in Alexandria VA with her husband and dog.
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