On-Demand • Online • 2 PD Hours

Head Start Basics Series:

Exclusively on Academy+. Head Start is the most important social and educational investment in children, families, and communities the United States has ever undertaken. Dive into the program’s rich history in this short two-hour course.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
On-Demand • Online • 1 PD Hour

Free! This one-hour dynamic course provides the basic information required to work or volunteer in a Head Start or an Early Head Start classroom.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
In-Person • Live • Online • 40 PD Hours
Not included


This credential explores topics surrounding day-to-day leadership in Head Start and Early Head Start sites. Participants will work on managing and leading teams, setting tone and culture at the site level, and managing the everyday responsibilities that make up Head Start and Early Head Start programming.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring
Member Rate:
$3995
Regular Rate:
$5295

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In-Person • Live • Online • 40 PD Hours
Not included


Take a four-month learning journey with other new Head Start and Early Head Start Directors. Here you will dig into a wide range of program leadership topics, including effective leadership development, communication and advocacy, operations, and more.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring
Member Rate:
$4225
Regular Rate:
$5495

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In-Person • Live • Online • 3 PD Hours
Not included


This Financial Wellness course introduces money smart strategies for the Head Start workforce so staff can focus on what they love.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
On-Demand • Online • 18 PD Hours
Not included


This inspiring learning journey shares research on brain development, child development, and adult learning that you can use to better your own life, and to help children thrive.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring
On-Demand • Online • 4 PD Hours

Exclusively on Academy+. This Gardening with Kids course covers how the basics on getting started and giving young children hands-on experiences in the garden.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Live • Online • 51 PD Hours
Not included


Empowers Head Start leaders to confidently use data to drive positive change and transform the lives of children and families.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Winter
Member Rate:
$3995
Regular Rate:
$4995

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On-Demand • Online • 40 PD Hours
Not included


This certification provides health service staff the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the essential skills that support children’s health and wellbeing in a developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate manner.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Member Rate:
$1195
Regular Rate:
$2995

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On-Demand • Online • 40 PD Hours
Not included


This certification provides Head Start family services staff with a chance to demonstrate skills that support family engagement and wellbeing.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Member Rate:
$1195
Regular Rate:
$2995

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Live • On-Demand • 120 PD Hours
Not included


This program guides candidates through the entire CDA credentialing process. The self-paced coursework gives learners the flexibility to study on their own schedule while dedicated faculty provide one-on-one coaching and additional support to ensure all of our learners complete the entire CDA program.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Member Rate:
$1500
Regular Rate:
$2000

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On-Demand • Online • 3 PD Hours
Not included


This course explores the role of data in Head Start and answers two questions: “Why do people care so much about data?” and “What does this have to do with me?”

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Member Rate:
$150
Regular Rate:
$295

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