The Council invites you to be a part of our new free CDA webinar series available in Spanish. These webinars are for CDA candidates and those who are interested in gaining valuable information regarding the credential. We also have webinars just for you if you are a trainer or instructor. Your colleagues might benefit from them too, So, we encourage you to spread the word about these valuable resources with your network.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential—for Candidates
August 25: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (ET)
The Preparation of the CDA Professional Portfolio: A Gratifying and Creative Experience—for Candidates
September 8: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (ET)
The Final Evaluation: The Verification Visit and the CDA Exam—for Candidates
September 22: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (ET)
The CDA® Exam Experience: Everything You Need to Know
October 27: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (ET)
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential—for Instructors, Coaches and Trainers
August 26: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (ET)
The preparation of the CDA Professional Portfolio: A Gratifying and Creative Experience—for Instructors, Coaches and Trainers
September 15: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (ET)
The Final Evaluation: The Verification Visit and the CDA Exam—for Instructors, Coaches and Trainers
October 13: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (ET)
The CDA Exam Special Accommodations—for Candidates, Trainers and Instructors
November 11: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (ET)
Please remember: All webinars are in Spanish
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Chief Operations Officer
Andrew Davis serves as Chief Operating Officer at the Council. In this role, Andrew oversees the Programs Division, which includes the following operational functions: credentialing, growth and business development, marketing and communications, public policy and advocacy, research, innovation, and customer relations.
Andrew has over 20 years of experience in the early care and education field. Most recently, Andrew served as Senior Vice President of Partnership and Engagement with Acelero Learning and Shine Early Learning, where he led the expansion of state and community-based partnerships to produce more equitable systems of service delivery, improved programmatic quality, and greater outcomes for communities, children and families. Prior to that, he served as Director of Early Learning at Follett School Solutions.
Andrew earned his MBA from the University of Baltimore and Towson University and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland – University College.
Chief Financial Officer
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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