Continuing Education
Continuing Education Opportunities
Educators are key to unlocking the first years of a child’s life. NOEEN is committed to supporting educators to help them build their strengths and achieve their goals.
Agenda for Children’s Coaching & Professional DevelopmenT
Eligible educators may have access to free coaching through Agenda for Children’s Child Care Resource & Referral program and/or the City Seats program.
Agenda for Children also offers a broad range of workshops for early childhood educators, focusing on child development, CLASS® and child assessment. Learn more through the links below.
Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate (ECAC)
The ECAC is the first credential in the Birth to Kindergarten Pathway, and is required for Lead Teachers in Type III Licensed Centers. More information and resources on the application process can be found on the Louisiana Department of Education’s website.
Louisiana Pathways
Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSULA) leads the Louisiana Pathways Early Learning Center Career Development System which is focused on strengthening the quality of child care across the state by elevating and supporting the workforce. Pathways offers scholarships for training and education, as well as offering educator recognition opportunities. Learn more at NSULA’s Louisiana Pathways website.
Department Resources
Louisiana Department of Education provides information about standards, credentialing, professional development and more in the Early Childhood Education section of their website.
For questions and general Early Childhood Support, e-mail: earlychildhood@la.gov.
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