Origins Learning Community
CDA Mission Statement
CDA Mission Statement
Origins Learning Community is dedicated to mentoring, tutoring, and educating early childhood teachers wanting to earn their CDA credential. We believe, when teachers understand how to use basic developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom, they can do an even better job of supporting children's social and emotional development.
We are passionate about supporting ESL teachers and teachers with disabilities in any way we can.
Earning your 120 specialty clock hours through our CDA Program is only one step to earning a CDA Credential.
In order to earn your CDA, you must be working in a classroom with the age group you are seeking certification in.
If you are currently looking for a job in an infant, a toddler, or a preschool classroom, reach out to us for support.
We are here to help.
Origins Learning Community has applied to become a partner with the CDA Council. Wish us luck! Learn more about the CDA Council's CDA Credential at
Origins Learning Community has applied to become a partner with the CDA Council. Wish us luck! Learn more about the CDA Council's CDA Credential at
CDA Course- General Overview
CDA Course- General Overview
Here is a general overview of the CDA Course Content. Trainers cover all of the course content fully while helping you where you need the most support through mentoring. Mentoring includes tutoring on homework assignments and classroom coaching. The mentoring component is an important part of our CDA program.
We feel so strongly about it that it is not optional. All students enrolled in the program must participate in all of the classes and the mentoring sessions. This is your opportunity to not just train but transform your teaching practices for the better. Be the teacher you have always wanted to be!
If you like the Course Content overview, scroll down to find an application to our CDA Program and begin your journey with us.
Here is a general overview of the CDA Course Content. Trainers cover all of the course content fully while helping you where you need the most support through mentoring. Mentoring includes tutoring on homework assignments and classroom coaching. The mentoring component is an important part of our CDA program.
We feel so strongly about it that it is not optional. All students enrolled in the program must participate in all of the classes and the mentoring sessions. This is your opportunity to not just train but transform your teaching practices for the better. Be the teacher you have always wanted to be!
If you like the Course Content overview, scroll down to find an application to our CDA Program and begin your journey with us.
Course 1
Course 1
Welcome to Your CDA- Get to know your fellow classmates, CDA mentors and learning materials.
Welcome to Your CDA- Get to know your fellow classmates, CDA mentors and learning materials.
Course 2
Course 2
Safety and Supervision of Young Children- Learn how to create safe learning environments for young children according to state laws. Discover fun ways to model safety for and teach safety to the children.
Safety and Supervision of Young Children- Learn how to create safe learning environments for young children according to state laws. Discover fun ways to model safety for and teach safety to the children.
Course 3
Course 3
Health, Wellness and Nutrition of Young Children- Learn about state laws for keeping children healthy, fun ways to educate children about health and nutrition and modeling healthy behavior with young children.
Health, Wellness and Nutrition of Young Children- Learn about state laws for keeping children healthy, fun ways to educate children about health and nutrition and modeling healthy behavior with young children.
Course 4
Course 4
Creating Beautiful Learning Environments for Young Children- Learn how to create beautiful, inclusive and educational play-based learning environments for young children. Discover dynamic ways to connect with the children and bring their learning to the next level.
Creating Beautiful Learning Environments for Young Children- Learn how to create beautiful, inclusive and educational play-based learning environments for young children. Discover dynamic ways to connect with the children and bring their learning to the next level.
Course 5
Course 5
The Physical and Adaptive Domains- Learn about important milestones in young children's physical and adaptive development and how to best support those milestones. Be prepared to move and groove!
The Physical and Adaptive Domains- Learn about important milestones in young children's physical and adaptive development and how to best support those milestones. Be prepared to move and groove!
Course 6
Course 6
The Cognitive Domain- Focusing on sensory, science, mathematics and technology, learn about creating dynamic learning centers that will motivate young children to want to learn critical thinking skills and strengthen their executive functions.
The Cognitive Domain- Focusing on sensory, science, mathematics and technology, learn about creating dynamic learning centers that will motivate young children to want to learn critical thinking skills and strengthen their executive functions.
Course 7
Course 7
Creative- Focusing on art, dramatic play and block activities, learn why allowing children to use their imagination, experiment, and create their own open-ended art supports emotion regulation skills, positive self-esteem and cognitive development skills. Be prepared to have fun and get messy!
Creative- Focusing on art, dramatic play and block activities, learn why allowing children to use their imagination, experiment, and create their own open-ended art supports emotion regulation skills, positive self-esteem and cognitive development skills. Be prepared to have fun and get messy!
Course 8
Course 8
Communication- Learn how language/literacy activities can be woven throughout all areas of curriculum all day long, giving children opportunities to reach important milestones while building their self-confidence. Come up with new ideas for creating beautiful literacy centers in your classroom.
Communication- Learn how language/literacy activities can be woven throughout all areas of curriculum all day long, giving children opportunities to reach important milestones while building their self-confidence. Come up with new ideas for creating beautiful literacy centers in your classroom.
Course 9
Course 9
The Child's Sense of Self- Discover how you can help young children feel emotionally safe, practice managing their emotions, and build positive self-esteem by honoring their family home culture, individuality, and celebrating their strengths.
The Child's Sense of Self- Discover how you can help young children feel emotionally safe, practice managing their emotions, and build positive self-esteem by honoring their family home culture, individuality, and celebrating their strengths.
Course 10
Course 10
Social Life of the Child- Just as we are responsible for supporting children's cognitive, language and physical development, we must guide them on how to interact with others in the classroom environment. Learn important teaching practices and curriculum activities for helping young children reach social milestones throughout the school-day.
Social Life of the Child- Just as we are responsible for supporting children's cognitive, language and physical development, we must guide them on how to interact with others in the classroom environment. Learn important teaching practices and curriculum activities for helping young children reach social milestones throughout the school-day.
Course 11
Course 11
Guidance Practices- With our help children can learn how to solve social problems and work alongside others in a diverse and inclusive world. Learn teaching strategies for creating peaceful, joyful classrooms where problems and mistakes are seen as learning opportunities and children are guided by love and patience.
Guidance Practices- With our help children can learn how to solve social problems and work alongside others in a diverse and inclusive world. Learn teaching strategies for creating peaceful, joyful classrooms where problems and mistakes are seen as learning opportunities and children are guided by love and patience.
Course 12
Course 12
Partnering with Families- Partnering with families is vital to children's positive self-esteem, ability to control their emotions, and learn academic skills. Discover ways to connect and communicate with families.
Partnering with Families- Partnering with families is vital to children's positive self-esteem, ability to control their emotions, and learn academic skills. Discover ways to connect and communicate with families.
Course 13
Course 13
Classroom Program Management- Throughout the course you have learned about managing a classroom program and using observation tools to support children's learning, Now we will pull it all together, adding the final few pieces of the classroom management puzzle. Decide which observation tools are right for you. Fine tune your program management skills for a harmonious, well-run classroom or home.
Classroom Program Management- Throughout the course you have learned about managing a classroom program and using observation tools to support children's learning, Now we will pull it all together, adding the final few pieces of the classroom management puzzle. Decide which observation tools are right for you. Fine tune your program management skills for a harmonious, well-run classroom or home.
Course 14
Course 14
Defining Professionalism- Throughout the course we have explored the culture of early childhood education and what it means to be a professional in the field. Learn how you can advocate for young children, families and the ECE profession. Define yourself as the awesome professional you are.
Defining Professionalism- Throughout the course we have explored the culture of early childhood education and what it means to be a professional in the field. Learn how you can advocate for young children, families and the ECE profession. Define yourself as the awesome professional you are.
Course 15
Course 15
Your Journey Continues: Celebrating Your Accomplishments and Moving Forward!- Celebrate your accomplishments so far and learn about the next steps on your CDA journey.
Your Journey Continues: Celebrating Your Accomplishments and Moving Forward!- Celebrate your accomplishments so far and learn about the next steps on your CDA journey.
Application to Apply for the CDA Program
Application to Apply for the CDA Program
If you wish to enroll in the CDA Program, please fill out the application below and push submit. If you have any questions or concerns, call us at 281-703-2539.
If you wish to enroll in the CDA Program, please fill out the application below and push submit. If you have any questions or concerns, call us at 281-703-2539.